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meeting tourism, as it generates a higher influx of foreign currency than other areas within the sector.According to Viera, developing the
subsector of events and meetings tourism is crucial as it helps to diversify the tourist offerings throughout the year.In an interview with
tourists and often return to the destination accompanied by their families.Uruguay aims to boost meeting tourism sector
(Photo Internet reproduction)Uruguay has made progress in the international ranking of events and meetings tourism, moving up three
positions to 49th place compared to 2019, the last pre-pandemic year, according to the International Congress and Convention
international associations, corporate buyers, and exhibitors representing over 80 destinations worldwide.The Ministry of Tourism, in
coordination with regional governments and private operators, has been actively promoting incentives to regain optimal conditions for the
growth of the meeting tourism segment.In 2022, Uruguay organized 121 events related to meeting tourism, including 23 international and 83
regional gatherings.Before the pandemic, in 2019, Uruguay welcomed 3.2 million international tourists, with the tourism sector contributing
