Hiring of a tour operator to provide specialized tour services for the Familiarization Tour for representatives of the Argentine tourism sector, from March 16 to 22, 2026, for 7 people.

The Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT) has awarded a contract for specialized tour services. The tender aimed to secure a tour operator responsible for organizing and delivering a comprehensive familiarization tour for representatives of the Argentine tourism sector. This tour is scheduled to take place from March 16 to March 22, 2026, and will accommodate a group of seven individuals. The objective of such a tour is typically to showcase Guatemala's tourism potential, infrastructure, and offerings to key international stakeholders, fostering future collaboration and increasing tourist arrivals from Argentina. The contracting method used was Direct Purchase with Electronic Offer, under Article 43, Inciso b) of the Public Procurement Law (LCE). This award signifies that a suitable tour operator has been selected to manage all logistical and experiential aspects of the visit, including accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and potentially meetings with local tourism industry partners. The successful bidder will play a vital role in presenting Guatemala as an attractive destination to the Argentine market, contributing to the country's tourism development goals.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage and trade and industry sectors. Located in Guatemala, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Guatecompras, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the culture and heritage sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.