El Salvador strengthened its commitment to tourism development this week as government institutions gathered for the 2nd National Congress of Tourism Educators 2025, an initiative led by the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) through Corsatur and coordinated with the Ministry of Education.
Minister of Tourism Morena Valdez highlighted the government’s strategy to link education with the country’s expanding tourism sector. “This is an effort we began last year, because we know that education is key to everything we are doing in the tourism sector,” she said. Valdez noted that El Salvador received 3.9 million visitors in 2024 and aims to surpass 4 million in 2025. “By October this year, we have reached 3.3 million visitors, and what new businesses ask for most is trained human talent,” she added.
Valdez also emphasized the evolving demands of the industry. “Tourism is also about reading, researching, following trends, updating, modernizing, and digitalizing. We must train and guide new generations so the sector becomes sustainable and inclusive,” she stated.
Minister of Education Karla Trigueros praised the country’s progress, attributing it to the leadership of President Nayib Bukele. “Today, El Salvador is a tourism reference. We are projecting ourselves to the world with a renewed vision. We are committed to ensuring that future generations sustain and expand the sector,” she said. She added that areas such as gastronomy, hospitality, and customer service remain essential for attracting visitors.
During the congress, 112 educators specializing in gastronomy strengthened their skills and knowledge. Trigueros encouraged them to multiply the impact of their training: “Tourism positions us globally, and we must provide the necessary tools to strengthen the sector. Use what you have learned and replicate it in schools,” she urged.
Through these efforts, the government continues to invest in tourism as a key driver of national economic growth.