The new stunning mural art of ‘La Boca’ (must see) by Melisa Boratyn

IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE SOUTHERN  ‘PORTEÑO’ NEIGHBORHOOD HAS BEEN FILLED WITH AMAZING STREET ART THAT SURPRISES FOR ITS QUALITY (AND FOR ITS DIMENSIONS) / ARGENTINE AND EUROPEAN ARTISTS / WHAT’S THE “COLOR BA” INITIATIVE ALL ABOUT?

One of the most interesting news is that the neighborhood seems to be increasingly intervened. In building facades, forgotten walls or local shutters, dozens of murals of many artists and groups related to, and emerging from urban art – mostly thanks to the “Color BA” movement – transform the public space into an art festival. In only two editions, this initiative managed to transform – and as they claim – beautify La Boca, legitimizing the conception that art should be within reach of all.

Three main representations of this murals boom: the imposing portrait of a girl of La Boca by the Argentine artist “El Marian” located at Suarez & Juan de Dios Filiberto intersection; a double median by italian “Millo” (main photo of this article) located at Benito Pérez Galdos & Caboto; and the colors of irish artist “Maserart”, in a half block intervention on Martin Rodriguez street Martín Rodríguez between Ayolas and Lamadrid.

Photos: provided by Murales BA.
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Argentina awarded in Virtuoso Travel Week 2017

Our country received the “Best integral assessment Program” distinction in the last edition of the most important luxury tourism industry event  worldwide, last held in Las Vegas.

With the purpose of positioning the Argentine Republic in the specialized segment of luxury tourism, the National Ministry of Tourism, through the National Institute of Tourism Promotion (INPROTUR), successfully participated in this new edition of Virtuoso Travel Week, Las Vegas, United States of America,  from August 12th to the 18th, 2017.

Our country initiated their participation last Sunday morning with a presentation along with Buenos Aires City Tourism Entity and three On-Site Virtuoso Operators. On Monday night, INPROTUR and Buenos Aires entertained the main travel agents responsible of promoting our country at the Destination Showcase Dinner, where Argentina had the opportunity to host three tables. Besides, a breakfast was provided on Tuesday with a brief training course for travel agents and operators.

The hard work and participation of Argentina in recent years with the Virtuoso network has been recognized in this edition with the award for the best comprehensive assessment program. “INPROTUR demonstrates a great commitment to excellence and product knowledge, qualities highly valued by this network,” said Albert Herrera, President of Global Product Partnerships for Virtuoso. “This award places Argentina in a very exclusive place, being recognized within Virtuoso partners, as leaders within the industry. ”

Virtuoso is the largest network of luxury tourism operators in the world. American-based, it brings together 10,000 elite travel specialists in 25 countries in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa, as well as over 1,700 of the world’s top travel suppliers and Destinations of first level.

The meeting brought together more than 5,700 professionals among travel agency owners, hotels, consultants and specialists, as well as some of the world’s leading tourist destinations focused on the luxury segment.

Argentina had more than 290 appointments with sellers of the most exclusive destinations. During which different destinations along the country were presented, emphasizing wine and gastronomy, natural and cultural landscapes, history and, of course, a wide variety of services with great quality.

Overall, there has been an excellent reception of the new measures adopted, such as the elimination of 21 percent of VAT on accommodation for foreign tourists and the termination of collection of the reciprocity rate for Americans and Australians, among others.

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