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Mérida won the National Award as a Traditional Tourist Destinationthanks to the coordinated work carried out by the region’s tour operators, who make important efforts to offer quality services that compete with other tourist destinations in Latin America.
This recognition is an important achievement of the efforts of the entire private sector with government support, Those of us who have been working together to promote Destination Mérida, said José Ángel Torres, tourism service provider in the entity.
The tourism service providers who live in Mérida, both tourism operators, restaurants, hoteliers, among other related sectors, have substantially improved service to offer better service to tourists who come to the state, and it can be seen that Mérida is strongly positioned as a national destination, competing with important cities that also handle a large flow of tourists in the country, explains the renowned tourist service provider.
“Mérida deserves this recognition for the value of everything that has been done, and what still needs to be done, since the idea is to improve even more, to continue advancing in national and international tourism development, which is why we have been working together. with several tourist circuits that include Mérida in their routes,” said José Ángel Torres.
Regarding the economic part, the sector has seen improvement. It has not yet stabilized or reached the desired levels, but it has improved substantially, Torres said.
The second recognition was awarded to Chia Restrobar, located at the La Montaña station of the Mucumbarí cable car, as the best restaurant in the Quality of Service and Food category.
The 3rd edition of the National Tourism Awards were presented on the night of October 30 at the Humboldt Hotel, in the Waraira Repano, in the capital of the republic.
Likewise, the Catatumbo Lightning route, which starts from the Port of Palmarito in the Tulio Febres Cordero municipality, was certified as a New Tourist Corridor.
The awards were received by the regional and municipal authorities of Mérida and Libertador.
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**Interview with José Ángel Torres on Mérida’s National Award for Traditional Tourist Destination**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, José Ángel. Congratulations on Mérida winning the National Award as a Traditional Tourist Destination! Can you share what this recognition means for the local tourism industry?
**José Ángel Torres:** Thank you for having me! This award is a tremendous honor for all of us in the tourism sector here in Mérida. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our operators, restaurants, hoteliers, and other service providers. It’s not just about recognition; it reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality services that compete on a broader stage across Latin America.
**Editor:** What specific efforts did the tourism service providers in Mérida undertake to achieve this award?
**José Ángel Torres:** The key to our success has been the collaboration between the private sector and government support. We’ve worked together to enhance our offerings, improve customer service, and showcase the unique culture and attractions of Mérida. This includes everything from better training for staff to innovative marketing strategies that highlight what makes our destination special.
**Editor:** It’s impressive to see such collaboration. How do you see this award impacting future tourism in the region?
**José Ángel Torres:** Winning this award significantly boosts our visibility as a tourist destination. It encourages more visitors to explore Mérida, which in turn benefits our entire economy. We’re now in a better position to attract more significant tourism investments and continue improving our services to meet the expectations of both domestic and international tourists.
**Editor:** That’s fantastic news! What would you like potential visitors to know about Mérida?
**José Ángel Torres:** I want them to know that Mérida is not just another tourist spot; it’s a vibrant community with rich traditions, stunning landscapes, and a warm welcome from our people. We’re ready to show visitors the best of what we have to offer, and we’re continuously striving to improve our services to make their experience unforgettable.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, José Ángel. Congratulations again on the award, and best of luck in continuing to promote Mérida as a premier tourist destination!
**José Ángel Torres:** Thank you! We invite everyone to come and experience the beauty of Mérida for themselves.
