An initiative that promotes roots, identity, and civic commitment through art and the youth perspective. “Turista en mi Ciudad” seeks to sow tourism awareness in fourth-year secondary school students, encouraging reflection on their environment and strengthening the link between education, culture, and local tourism development.
The “Turista en mi Ciudad” contest is promoted by the Undersecretariat of Tourism —under the Secretariat of Productive Development of the Municipality of Concordia— together with the Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia (EMCONTUR) and the Departmental Directorate of Schools. It is a proposal developed by the Hotel and Gastronomic Association of the city.
It places secondary school students at the center of the scene as part of a proposal that complements the ‘Explorá Concordia’ program. In fact, Concordia is the only city in Entre Ríos that develops a tourism awareness program based on experience. With this new proposal: ‘Turista en mi Ciudad’, the students will have the possibility to express themselves artistically to convey their vision of tourism: what they see, what they think, and what they feel."
OBJECTIVES
The intention of the project is to foster responsible citizens, conscious of their environment and committed to the improvement of their city. Through this proposal, the aim is to strengthen tourism awareness in young people, understanding that the quality of a destination also depends on the commitment of its citizens.
Through art and visual expression, students will be able to represent those places they consider valuable to share with visitors, as well as propose improvements or ideas to enhance those sites.
Works will be received until Wednesday, August 27, at the headquarters of the Departmental Directorate of Schools (Pellegrini 443), and the winners will be announced in the month of September.
Individual, group, and institutional prizes:
For schools: a smart TV for each winning establishment. Prize awarded by the Secretariat of Productive Development of the Municipality of Concordia.
For the winning students:
1st prize: a notebook (Hotel and Gastronomic Association of Concordia - AHGC)
- 2nd prize: a tablet (Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia - EMCONTUR)
- 3rd prize: a tablet (Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia - EMCONTUR)
For the winning divisions:
- 1st prize: trip to Palacio San José and Concepción del Uruguay
- 2nd prize: visit to El Palmar National Park
- 3rd prize: guided tour of the Salto Grande Hydroelectric Complex
Prizes awarded by the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande (CTM), Argentine Delegation.
Present were the Secretary of Productive Development, Federico Schattenhofer; the Undersecretary of Tourism, Laureano Schvartzman; the Departmental Director of Schools of Concordia, Julio Barrios; the Director of Education of the Municipality of Concordia, Nélida Amam; the president of the Hotel and Gastronomic Association of Concordia, Carlos Haure; and professor Celené María Laffitte, one of the promoters and creators of the contest.
This proposal is committed to strengthening the link between education, art, and local tourism, understanding that sustainable tourism development begins with an active, informed, and participatory citizenry.
The “Turista en mi Ciudad” contest is promoted by the Undersecretariat of Tourism —under the Secretariat of Productive Development of the Municipality of Concordia— together with the Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia (EMCONTUR) and the Departmental Directorate of Schools. It is a proposal developed by the Hotel and Gastronomic Association of the city.
It places secondary school students at the center of the scene as part of a proposal that complements the ‘Explorá Concordia’ program. In fact, Concordia is the only city in Entre Ríos that develops a tourism awareness program based on experience. With this new proposal: ‘Turista en mi Ciudad’, the students will have the possibility to express themselves artistically to convey their vision of tourism: what they see, what they think, and what they feel."
OBJECTIVES
The intention of the project is to foster responsible citizens, conscious of their environment and committed to the improvement of their city. Through this proposal, the aim is to strengthen tourism awareness in young people, understanding that the quality of a destination also depends on the commitment of its citizens.
Through art and visual expression, students will be able to represent those places they consider valuable to share with visitors, as well as propose improvements or ideas to enhance those sites.
Works will be received until Wednesday, August 27, at the headquarters of the Departmental Directorate of Schools (Pellegrini 443), and the winners will be announced in the month of September.
Individual, group, and institutional prizes:
For schools: a smart TV for each winning establishment. Prize awarded by the Secretariat of Productive Development of the Municipality of Concordia.
For the winning students:
1st prize: a notebook (Hotel and Gastronomic Association of Concordia - AHGC)
- 2nd prize: a tablet (Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia - EMCONTUR)
- 3rd prize: a tablet (Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia - EMCONTUR)
For the winning divisions:
- 1st prize: trip to Palacio San José and Concepción del Uruguay
- 2nd prize: visit to El Palmar National Park
- 3rd prize: guided tour of the Salto Grande Hydroelectric Complex
Prizes awarded by the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande (CTM), Argentine Delegation.
Present were the Secretary of Productive Development, Federico Schattenhofer; the Undersecretary of Tourism, Laureano Schvartzman; the Departmental Director of Schools of Concordia, Julio Barrios; the Director of Education of the Municipality of Concordia, Nélida Amam; the president of the Hotel and Gastronomic Association of Concordia, Carlos Haure; and professor Celené María Laffitte, one of the promoters and creators of the contest.
This proposal is committed to strengthening the link between education, art, and local tourism, understanding that sustainable tourism development begins with an active, informed, and participatory citizenry.