Sernatur honors municipal tourism leaders in Chile

During the 6th National Congress of Tourism Municipalities held in Chimbarongo, the National Tourism Service (Sernatur) recognized key municipal leaders for their excellence in tourism management.

Cristina Villanueva, head of the Tourism Office for the Municipality of Pica, was named the Best Tourism Manager for the Tarapacá Region. The award, presented by Undersecretary of Tourism María Paz Lagos, highlights her efforts to promote the oasis's cultural heritage and its collaboration with local hotel and gastronomic sectors.

Additionally, David Venegas Torres, the Tourism Manager for the Municipality of Cobquecura, received the award for Best Municipal Tourism Coordinator in Chile. Cobquecura Mayor Jorge Romero Villalobos noted that the distinction reflects the municipality's commitment to regional development and planning tools, such as the declaration of Tourist Interest Zones (ZOIT).