{"id":237854,"date":"2025-10-22T15:31:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=237854"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:31:56","slug":"from-perception-to-promotion-uruguay-turns-travelers-voices-into-a-tourism-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/from-perception-to-promotion-uruguay-turns-travelers-voices-into-a-tourism-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"From perception to promotion: Uruguay turns travelers\u2019 voices into a tourism strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/p\/uruguay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Uruguay<\/mark><\/a>\u2019s Ministry of Tourism has unveiled <strong>\u201cUruguay Sorprende\u201d (\u201cUruguay Surprises\u201d)<\/strong>, its new international tourism promotion campaign. Broadcast across the digital platforms and social media channels of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uruguaynaturalmt\/?hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Uruguay Natural<\/strong><\/a> brand, the initiative aims to <strong>reposition the country\u2019s image<\/strong> among regional and international audiences by highlighting the <strong>diversity of its landscapes, quality of life, and a tourism offering that combines nature, heritage, gastronomy, and well-being<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A concept born from travelers\u2019 experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This new positioning stems from a simple yet revealing observation:<strong> many visitors describe Uruguay as a country that surprises<\/strong>. This notion appears repeatedly in social media comments, travel platforms, and satisfaction surveys, where tourists often cite <strong>tranquility, order, and authenticity<\/strong> as the country\u2019s distinctive traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From these perceptions emerged a <strong>narrative that moves away from traditional advertising<\/strong> to better reflect the <strong>genuine experiences lived by travelers on the ground<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOOx-aHke61\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOOx-aHke61\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOOx-aHke61\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">Una publicaci\u00f3n compartida por @uruguaynaturalmt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Filming across the entire territory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shoot took place over five days and covered <strong>more than two thousand kilometers of roads<\/strong>, from Montevideo to Artigas, involving a team of around twenty people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result offers <strong>a renewed perspective on emblematic destinations such as Cabo Polonio<\/strong> and lesser-known sites like the <strong>Cascada del Indio in the department of Rivera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film stands out for its <strong>naturalistic <\/strong>approach: no artificial sets or staged lighting, and <strong>non-professional protagonists<\/strong> \u2014residents and visitors\u2014 whose spontaneity and emotion pay tribute to the spirit of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Our article: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/montevideo-a-cultural-journey-to-the-heart-of-uruguay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Montevideo: A Cultural Journey to the Heart of Uruguay<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustained tourism growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Official data confirms a <strong>phase of steady growth in Uruguay\u2019s<\/strong> tourism sector. Between January and March 2025, the country welcomed <strong>1.36 million international visitors<\/strong>, an increase of nearly <strong>20%<\/strong> compared to the same period in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tourism spending exceeded USD 891 million<\/strong>, driven by longer stays and a diversification of tourism products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the government continues to maintain the <strong>fiscal measures<\/strong> that have supported the sector\u2019s recovery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VAT exemption on tourist accommodations throughout the year,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partial VAT refund on dining, car rentals, events, and vacation rentals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And a <strong>tax-free<\/strong> system in affiliated retail stores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These incentives, extended until <strong>April 2026<\/strong>, further enhance the country\u2019s appeal to regional and mid-distance travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A strategy based on trust and consistency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUruguay Sorprende\u201d marks a new chapter<strong> <\/strong>in the country\u2019s tourism promotion. Rather than reinventing itself each season, the strategy <strong>seeks to strengthen a clear identity<\/strong> built on <strong>trust, quality, and coherence<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This narrative relies on <strong>tangible elements<\/strong>: a stable tourism system, policies that foster competitiveness, and a natural hospitality that needs no slogans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a time when many destinations rely on short-lived campaigns, <strong>Uruguay chooses sincerity<\/strong> \u2014 showing itself as it truly is, a choice that becomes its strongest argument in front of markets <strong>seeking authentic and reliable experiences<\/strong> in South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Uruguay Sorprende\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mYb5x7wpri8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photos: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gub.uy\/ministerio-turismo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uruguay Ministry of Tourism<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uruguay launches \u201cUruguay Sorprende,\u201d a campaign inspired by travelers, combining authenticity, sustainability, and steady tourism growth\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":237845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16783],"tags":[27737,27727,27722,27732,27729,27736,15947,27741,7568,7633,7573,11905,18805,7637,20666,27721,27723,27735,17212,27733,27734,27738,27728,27730,27731,27739,27724,27740,27720,21235,27725,27742,27726],"class_list":["post-237854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-artigas-2","tag-authentic-experiences-uruguay","tag-authentic-travel-uruguay","tag-cabo-polonio-2","tag-indio-waterfall","tag-international-visitors-uruguay","tag-montevideo-en","tag-rivera-2","tag-south-america","tag-sustainable-tourism","tag-tourism-growth","tag-tourism-in-latin-america","tag-tourism-in-latin-america-en","tag-tourism-marketing","tag-tourism-marketing-en","tag-tourism-promotion-uruguay","tag-tourism-storytelling","tag-tourism-tax-policy-uruguay","tag-tourisme-durable-en","tag-travel-in-uruguay","tag-uruguay-brand-image","tag-uruguay-destinations","tag-uruguay-ecotourism","tag-uruguay-gastronomy","tag-uruguay-heritage","tag-uruguay-hospitality","tag-uruguay-natural-2","tag-uruguay-nature-2","tag-uruguay-sorprende-2","tag-uruguay-tourism-2","tag-uruguay-tourism-campaign","tag-uruguay-tourism-strategy","tag-uruguay-well-being"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237854"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237854\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":237861,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237854\/revisions\/237861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/237845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237854"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}