The city of Concordia commemorated the tenth anniversary of the Convention Center, a space that, since its opening in 2014, has been fundamental for the tourism and economic development of the region. During these ten years, the center has hosted thousands of events, consolidating Concordia as a prominent destination in meeting and event tourism.
The ceremony included the screening of a video that reviewed the history of the center and a tribute to Pedro Salinas, a former employee whose commitment was recognized with a commemorative plaque in his workspace. At the end, a plaque was unveiled that symbolizes the crucial role of this space in the community.
In his speech, Mayor Francisco Azcué thanked the director of the Convention Center, Marcelo Spomer, and his team for the commitment shown: “This is a jewel that we must take care of. In December, with the completion of the binational airport, Concordia will become a beacon and will reach important places. We are working in a planned and strategic manner together with the private sector, the true engine of development”.
For her part, the municipal vice-president, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, highlighted the priority that has been given to tourism in this administration: “Tourism is a productive activity and a generator of intensive employment. This Convention Center is an essential tool, and the path is to continue growing so that it is up to the new demands that the airport will generate”.
The Undersecretary of Tourism, Laureano Schvartzman, emphasized that “we work on planning, developing management tools that we want to carry out in conjunction with the private sector, such as an event support matrix, a basic tool of the segment that all positioned destinations have and Concordia did not have. We believe that through planning and vision we will achieve better results, today we are improving the infrastructure and services of the place because this segment demands a lot of professionalism and quality”. That is to say, “we not only think about the meeting tourism segment, but we must be aware that events can be social, sports, cultural and others, and in that we have a great opportunity and it is our priority”.
Marcelo Spomer, director of the Convention Center, expressed the honor that it represents to lead this space: “Ten months after assuming this responsibility, I can say with pride that it has been a rewarding challenge thanks to the commitment of each member of the team. This anniversary represents not only a significant date for Concordia and the Salto Grande region, but also a recognition of the daily effort to maintain this center at the highest standards”.
Agustín Negri, president of BURO Concordia, underlined the relevance of the Convention Center for public-private articulation: “Meeting tourism is an area of great potential. As entrepreneurs, we will continue to bet and work so that this center is a success shared by everyone in the city”.
The event was attended by provincial senator Cielo Espejo; the Secretary of Productive Development Federico Schattenhofer; the Undersecretary of Sports Ivana Pérez; the Undersecretary of Government Lucas Fuscado; councilors; entrepreneurs, representatives of the tourism sector and residents, commemorating together a decade of achievements and commitments for the future.
The ceremony included the screening of a video that reviewed the history of the center and a tribute to Pedro Salinas, a former employee whose commitment was recognized with a commemorative plaque in his workspace. At the end, a plaque was unveiled that symbolizes the crucial role of this space in the community.
In his speech, Mayor Francisco Azcué thanked the director of the Convention Center, Marcelo Spomer, and his team for the commitment shown: “This is a jewel that we must take care of. In December, with the completion of the binational airport, Concordia will become a beacon and will reach important places. We are working in a planned and strategic manner together with the private sector, the true engine of development”.
For her part, the municipal vice-president, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, highlighted the priority that has been given to tourism in this administration: “Tourism is a productive activity and a generator of intensive employment. This Convention Center is an essential tool, and the path is to continue growing so that it is up to the new demands that the airport will generate”.
The Undersecretary of Tourism, Laureano Schvartzman, emphasized that “we work on planning, developing management tools that we want to carry out in conjunction with the private sector, such as an event support matrix, a basic tool of the segment that all positioned destinations have and Concordia did not have. We believe that through planning and vision we will achieve better results, today we are improving the infrastructure and services of the place because this segment demands a lot of professionalism and quality”. That is to say, “we not only think about the meeting tourism segment, but we must be aware that events can be social, sports, cultural and others, and in that we have a great opportunity and it is our priority”.
Marcelo Spomer, director of the Convention Center, expressed the honor that it represents to lead this space: “Ten months after assuming this responsibility, I can say with pride that it has been a rewarding challenge thanks to the commitment of each member of the team. This anniversary represents not only a significant date for Concordia and the Salto Grande region, but also a recognition of the daily effort to maintain this center at the highest standards”.
Agustín Negri, president of BURO Concordia, underlined the relevance of the Convention Center for public-private articulation: “Meeting tourism is an area of great potential. As entrepreneurs, we will continue to bet and work so that this center is a success shared by everyone in the city”.
The event was attended by provincial senator Cielo Espejo; the Secretary of Productive Development Federico Schattenhofer; the Undersecretary of Sports Ivana Pérez; the Undersecretary of Government Lucas Fuscado; councilors; entrepreneurs, representatives of the tourism sector and residents, commemorating together a decade of achievements and commitments for the future.