Chile’s most important convention center, Metropolitan Santiago, was nominated as the “South America’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre” at the World Travel Awards (WTA).

The international fair and congress Expo Andes, to be held between October 12 and 14 in Metropolitan Santiago, will bring together professionals, companies and institutions of tourism and mountain safety in South America, to analyze the progress, conflicts and development of the industry.

Starting in July, the convention center located on Avenida San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, Vitacura, will be called Metropolitan Santiago and will be managed by the French giant GL events.