Tuesday, 28 February 2023 15:56

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores relaunches "Viajero SV" virtual platform to attract tourists to the country

Written by Evelyn Alas

The Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (RREE), relaunched a system of exclusive discounts for compatriots living outside El Salvador, called "ViajeroSV", which seeks to encourage and boost tourism and commercial activities in the country. In addition to benefiting the economy of compatriots visiting the territory.

This event was held in Long Island, New York, in the United States, where there is a large community of compatriots with high interest in learning more destinations and travel experiences offered in the nation.

En el aeropuerto de El Salvador se contabiliza la atención de 3,143,481  viajeros este año - Presidencia de la República de El Salvador

The vice minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility, Cindy Mariella Portal, said that "this initiative will benefit salvadorans abroad who want to visit their country and take advantage of discounts in hotels, restaurants, services and tour operators".

ViajeroSV seeks to support tourism locally. Entrepreneurs and other more established businesses provide discounts that compatriots can access upon arrival in the country. To do so, they must enter the platform and register very easily to be part of these benefits.

RREE El Salvador🇸🇻 on Twitter: "También, nuestra diáspora puede acceder a  descuentos preferenciales en restaurantes, hoteles, tour operadores y  servicios médicos en el país, a través de la plataforma #ViajeroSV. 🏖🍽🛍  Para

She said that this strategy brings salvadorans abroad closer to the country and improves the experience in a safe place, with incredible tourist offers with the country's star tourism project, Surf City.

The "ViajeroSV" platform has the participation of more than 68 small and medium-sized companies. To access the offers, compatriots must visit the site.

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In addition, as part of this relaunch, a business conference was held with tour operators and hotel owners in El Salvador and travel agencies in New York, where the different beach and mountain destinations were presented.

The purpose of this event was to present the platform Viajero SV and incorporate the destinations offered by El Salvador in the service portfolio of wholesale travel agencies.

 

Translated by: A.M