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| Chile’s National Tourism Service | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chile’s National Tourism Service |
| Native name | Servicio Nacional de Turismo |
| Formation | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Santiago de Chile |
| Region served | Republic of Chile |
| Chief executive | Oficial Ejecutivo |
| Parent agency | Ministerio de Economía, Fomento y Turismo |
Chile’s National Tourism Service is the statutory agency responsible for promoting and regulating tourism in Chile and implementing national policy under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile). The agency operates nationwide from its headquarters in Santiago de Chile and coordinates with regional governments such as the Government of Valparaíso Region and the Government of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region. It interacts with international bodies including the World Tourism Organization, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the Inter-American Development Bank.
The agency traces origins to institutional reforms during the Military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990) and was established under statutes following policies of the Pinochet regime. Its evolution involved legal frameworks like the Ley de Turismo (Chile) and administrative restructurings aligned with initiatives from the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile). Throughout the Return to democracy in Chile (1990) the agency expanded programs inspired by models from Spain, Canada, and New Zealand. It has overseen responses to major events impacting tourism such as the 2010 Chile earthquake and global crises including the COVID-19 pandemic and has engaged with recovery financing from institutions like the World Bank.
The agency is organized with a directorate reporting to the Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile) and coordinates with entities such as the National Tourism Council (Chile) and regional offices tied to the Presidential Advisory Council (Chile). Its governance structure incorporates technical departments covering policy, standards, promotion, and statistics, and liaises with regulatory bodies such as the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero for biosafety at rural destinations and the Dirección General del Territorio Marítimo for coastal activities. Leadership appointments follow protocols related to the Constitution of Chile (1980) and the administrative law apparatus exemplified by the Contraloría General de la República de Chile.
Core functions include destination development, accommodation and service certification, training programs, and quality standardization aligned with international norms like those of the World Tourism Organization and ISO. Programs target heritage sites such as Torres del Paine National Park, Rapa Nui National Park, and the Atacama Desert, and support niche sectors including adventure tourism in the Andes, wine tourism in Valle de Colchagua, and eco-tourism in Chiloé Island. Workforce training partnerships have involved institutions such as the SENCE and universities like the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and University of Chile. It administers databases used by agencies such as the Servicio Nacional de Obras Públicas and coordinates emergency response with agencies including the Onemi.
Marketing efforts use campaigns promoted at events like FITUR, WTM (World Travel Market), and the Santiago a Mil International Festival while collaborating with national carriers such as LATAM Airlines and cruise operators linked to Puerto Montt. Campaign strategies feature destinations including Easter Island, Lake District (Chile), and San Pedro de Atacama and leverage partnerships with cultural institutions like the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and the Chile Film Commission. Digital outreach aligns with standards from the International Air Transport Association and analytics from private firms and partners including the Inter-American Development Bank. It has promoted thematic itineraries tied to UNESCO sites such as the Churches of Chiloé and the Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso.
Regional offices operate in alignment with the Intendancy and regional development agencies such as the Corporación de Desarrollo de Magallanes and coordinate with municipal governments like the Municipality of Santiago and the Municipality of Valparaíso. These offices manage programs in areas including Los Lagos Region, Antofagasta Region, and Biobío Region, and collaborate with local stakeholders such as lodge operators in Pucón and winery associations in Colchagua Valley. Partnerships extend to indigenous organizations including representatives from the Mapuche and communities in Rapa Nui.
The agency signs memoranda and participates in frameworks with multilateral organizations including the World Tourism Organization, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the Pan American Health Organization for sanitary protocols. Bilateral cooperation has involved agreements with national tourism boards such as Sernatur España, Tourism New Zealand, VisitBritain, ProColombia, and PromPerú. It participates in regional initiatives within the Pacific Alliance and engages with transnational projects funded by the European Union and the Inter-American Development Bank.
Funding derives from national allocations within the budget of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (Chile), programmatic grants from the National Treasury of Chile, and co-financing from international lenders such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. Additional revenue sources include partnerships with private firms such as Entel (Chile) and Vina Concha y Toro for promotional campaigns, fees for certification programs, and project-specific funds tied to initiatives approved by the Congreso Nacional de Chile. Budget oversight is subject to audits by the Contraloría General de la República de Chile and reporting obligations under legislation like the Ley de Transparencia (Chile).
Category:Tourism in Chile Category:Government agencies of Chile