Tourism SMEs Receive Training in El Salvador

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The project is called "PYMETUR - Strengthening Tourism Competitiveness in El Salvador", and will create four Tourism Business Centers in different areas of the country. These centers will provide support for SMEs.

"Additionally, FUSADES has signed an agreement with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, to organize a workshop on how to successfully participate in fairs and business rounds, that will take place November 18, 20, 25 and 27", reported Laprensagrafica.com.

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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