Tabaré Viera acknowledged that the country is “expensive” for visitors to the region, but that it offers first-class destinations and infrastructure.
The minister of Tourism and presidential candidate for Colorado Party (PC), Tabare Vieramaintained that, although Uruguay It is an expensive country for most visitors to the region; it does not compete in tourism based on prices, but rather on the quality of the services it offers.
“Uruguay competes, beyond prices, with supply,” he emphasized Seewho recalled that beyond the exchange difference with Argentinathe Argentine tourists “they continue to come to the country” and that these represent the largest number of foreign visitors.
See pointed out that “Uruguay competes, especially at this time of year, with a varied, intense offer of quality and quality in infrastructure,” as well as “in hotels, restaurants, activities and events.” “It is true that we have a country of high costs, not only for tourists, but we compete in another way.
In dialogue with radio Sarandí 690, the Colorado leader stated that he receives the congratulations of many tourists from the region, who highlight the country for its infrastructure, such as the quality of national routes, as well as a first-class tourist offer. for this summer season 2023-2024.
“In Punta del Este there are international level prices, because it is an international destination”
“The prices are expensive in UruguayOf course, it has prices on some things that are more expensive than in other parts of the world, especially in the region,” the minister admitted. However, he added that “if we compare hotel rates, there are for all prices and for all tastes” and that “they are more or less in line with international rates.
On the other hand, the candidate explained that although some costs are high, several Uruguayan points also have as much quality as the main destinations in the world. “(In Punta del Este) there are international level prices, because it is an international destination,” he pointed out in this regard.
Source: Ambito
