Eduardo Sanguinetti new Minister of Tourism of Uruguay

14-03-24

In a significant event on Monday, March 11, Uruguay marked the beginning of a new stage in its tourism sector with the appointment of Dr. Eduardo Sanguinetti as Minister of Tourism, succeeding Tabaré Viera, who had led the ministry since August 23, 2021. This change of leadership took place in a ceremony held in the imposing main hall of the ministerial headquarters in Montevideo, symbolizing both a transition and continuity in the country's tourism promotion and development policies.

The change of leadership ceremony was highlighted by the accountability of Viera, who, in his speech, emphasized the adversities overcome by the tourism sector, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his administration, strategic measures were implemented to revitalize tourism, a vital sector for the Uruguayan economy, recognizing the collective effort of the government and the public-private partnership to overcome the challenges presented.

The event brought together a distinguished audience, including former presidents, senior government officials, representatives of private institutions and tourism sector leaders, all united by the desire to pay tribute to Viera and warmly welcome Sanguinetti. The latter, with his previous experience as legal advisor to the ministry, expressed his determination to move forward with ongoing projects and explore new avenues to strengthen tourism in Uruguay.

Sanguinetti's commitment to continue promoting tourism as a pillar of the national economy was a resounding theme, reaffirming the importance of maintaining the successful policies of his predecessor, while seeking to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities for growth and sectoral development. His vision for the future includes not only the improvement of tourism infrastructure and the international promotion of Uruguay as a destination, but also the training and strengthening of the tourism offer at the local level.

The day was also an opportunity for the tourism community, from entrepreneurs to ministry officials, to share a moment of recognition and gratitude to Viera for his leadership during challenging times, as well as optimism and hope for what Sanguinetti will bring to the table.

This change of guard at the Uruguayan Ministry of Tourism not only symbolizes a new phase of leadership and direction, but also reflects the resilience and adaptability of the Uruguayan tourism sector in the face of challenges, maintaining a vision of sustainable growth and inclusion of all regions of the country in tourism development. With Sanguinetti at the helm, Uruguay is preparing to sail towards new horizons in tourism, enhancing its natural, cultural and human wealth on the world stage.