Gerardo Gross. The Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay, led by the minister, Liz Cramer Campos, and Asunción Convention & Visitors Bureau, led by its president, Ibo Strathy addition to companies providing tourist services in the country, landed in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the aim of presenting the Destination Paraguay with a subsequent workshop Paraguayan companies.
In Montevideo, the presentation was held at the Four Points by Sheraton in the City Hall on Tuesday, July 26, with the presence of the Minister of Tourism of Paraguay, Liz Cramer Campos, Ambassador of Paraguay in Uruguay, Martha Verger Franco and Minister of Tourism of Uruguay, Hector Lecanto, plus travel agents, tour operators, businessmen and media.
In his speech, Cramer Campos, emphasized the National Tourism Master Plan that has been consolidating since 2008 and includes a series of works and investments in infrastructure nationally in major cities in Paraguay, which have already been underway and, in some cases opened. In particular, in Montevideo, highlighted the connection you are taking by investing in Uruguay to Paraguay, which have been more important especially in the purchase of land for livestock. Cramer noted that Paraguay is the eighth largest exporter of beef in the world and tax conditions, climatic and economic, as a stable currency and low inflation, encourage these projects.
On the other hand, highlighted the presence of Uruguay at the recent XXX International Livestock Expo Fair, Industry, Agriculture, Commerce and Services – National Livestock Exposition LXVI held in Mariano Roué Alonso, where the country had its own booth, where they have laboratories presented related businesses, transport, tourism and real estate category, among others. Besides, he also mentioned the prize won Paraguay SENATUR stand to translate a novel way of promoting domestic tourism in its design, this year consisting of a high technological interactivity, awarded by the Central Coordinating Committee of the fair as well Foundation and Vision Saracen Blanco issued her award for the criteria used to promote accessibility for people with disabilities.
In Argentina, the presentation took place on Thursday 28 July at the Loin Suites Recollect, with the same delegation, which joined the ambassador of Paraguay in Argentina, Gabriel Lopez Encino, Minister of Tourism of Argentina Henry Meyer and IMPROTUR executive director, Leonardo Boot Olivarez. In this event, the Ambassador of Paraguay, said the management of the Minister of Tourism of Paraguay, Liz Cramer Campos, after showing the potential of Paraguay and was kept for many years. Cramer Campos, on the other hand, explained to employers, agents, tour operators and media – as in Montevideo, the virtues that have framed their country and a possibility of weekend trips or a few days, enjoying a good comfort level and at very affordable prices.
In this regard, the minister of Tourism of Paraguay renewed his speech on economic growth in Paraguay, investment opportunities with low tax rates and currency stability and inflation, as central when it comes to shopping in Paraguay. On the other hand, Liz Cramer said the Argentine field in Paraguay are a totally distinct from the thought, where the modern city is presented with infinite possibilities, including shopping malls with international brands at lower prices in the range of 25 to 45 % in relation to Argentina, adventure tourism, golf, standard hotels, tourist ranches, history, culture and the ability to live part of their nature. ”Paraguay is an interesting variant and the closeness and connection is complete.
Incarnation, for example, is another great city, very close to Posadas, linked by a bridge, which may be another option in providing an itinerary. On the other hand, emphasize our hydroelectric dam, Itapúa, also close to the area where major investments have been made and are already running tours and itineraries as the Science Museum next Breton, among other museums that Paraguay has launched rescuing their culture. ”
The minister said investment in quality tourism infrastructure and being made in hotel, with 42 projects underway and almost complete renovations of the hotels already installed, with a wide variety of services, whether for business travelers, large hotels, or boutiques for those who like personal attention. The Jesuit missions, Niagara Falls and close connection with Paraguay, investments in coastal Asuncion and Incarnation, among others, improving roads and the inauguration of Comprehensive Care Centers Tourist, rescuing the culture and history through museums, the level of cuisine and activities like golf, casinos, among other entertainments, “are the most important products that Argentines can choose and enjoy. Paraguay has much to offer and we are operating. ”
The firms that joined the workshops and exchange information with agents and tour operators in Uruguay and Argentina were: Hotel Las Margaritas, Hotel Casino Gambling Acura International Yacht and Golf Club Resort Paraguayan VIPs’ Tour, Tour Operator DTP, Hotel Villa Mora Suites, Asuncion Hotel Ibis, Conmebol Bourbon Convention Hotel, Martin Travel, Hotel Granados Park Hotel Sheraton, Hotel Cecilia and the Paraguayan Chamber of Tourism of the Jesuit Missions.