“Uruguay Unveiled” was held in Miami, Chicago and New York organized by the Uruguayan Chamber of Tourism with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Copa Airlines between June 3 and 5.
The delegation was led by the Minister of Tourism, Eduardo Sanguinetti, the National Director of Tourism Roque Baudean, the person responsible for the meeting tourism product. Mauricio Muñoz and the legal advisor, Martín Abascal.
For her part, the President of the Uruguayan Chamber of Tourism, Marina Cantera, and the Promotion Coordinator of CAMTUR, Ma. Julia Fernández, the Consul in Miami, Virginia Tebot, and the Consul in New York, Silvana García, also participated.
The objective is to continue Uruguay's positioning in the region, Latin America and open new markets. Currently, the entry of Americans into the country is among the first three places; in 2023 it will increase by 55 percent.
Uruguay's presentation generated great interest in the American market thanks to the joint work between the public and private sectors.
More than 150 operators and agencies registered to participate in the three days, as well as a large number of press media.
The Ministry of Tourism committed to working intensely to maintain this increase in visitors and to diversify experiences. We not only focus on traditional sun and beach activities, but we also highlight our cultural offerings, meetings and the natural beauty of Uruguay; Sanguinetti said.
“In addition, we recognize the importance of air connectivity to facilitate travel between the United States and Uruguay. We are working diligently to improve connectivity not only with American Airlines and Copa, but also with other airlines operating in the North American market. We want travel to Uruguay to be convenient and accessible for all who wish to explore our coasts, cities and countryside, concluded the Minister at the end of the three presentations.
A presentation of the destination was made, and an instance of Networking with operators.
The aim was to promote the benefits and incentives for non-resident tourists and to make it an attractive place to celebrate all types of events.
The private operators who accompanied this event were: Gabriel Fuentes from Buquebus, Lucía Amestoy Director of Cynsa Uruguay, Andrea Cambón Director of Furlong Incoming, Andrés Rey from Solanas Resort, Paola Perelli from Lares, Soledad Krasñasky from The Grand Hotel Lux along with their owners , Julia Parapugna from Estancia Vic, Juan Suárez representing. from Sutur and Marcelo López from Sur 34.
Source: Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay.