San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca aims to become first Smart Tourist Destination in Argentina’s Northwest

The municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca held a two‑day “Catamarca, Destino Turístico Inteligente” seminar, bringing together local officials, private‑sector representatives and tourism experts such as Gonzalo La Rosa. The event advanced the city’s certification process to become the first Smart Tourist Destination (DTI) in the Northwest Argentine region, outlining actions across governance, innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility.

In Chaco, the inaugural Feria de Turismo del Chaco in Resistencia gathered agencies, travel operators, artisans and municipal authorities to promote provincial tourism products, provide training, and showcase cultural and natural attractions ahead of the winter holidays.

Saenz Peña hosted its sixth Feria del Libro, offering free workshops, readings and a AI‑driven chatbot for teenage support, highlighting the city’s growing cultural agenda.

Córdoba’s tourism agency launched two complementary initiatives: the “Caminos del Queso” project, linking more than 30 rural dairy locales into a gastronomic tourism circuit, and a provincial Tourism Quality Seal program designed to raise service standards through a tiered certification system.

Alta Gracia organized the first “Alta Gracia Impulsa” day, providing free digital‑commerce, logistics and data‑driven marketing training for local merchants and entrepreneurs.