SITUR

SITUR is a term used as an acronym in several Spanish-speaking jurisdictions and can refer to different concepts depending on the context. It most commonly stands for Sistema de Información Turística, a category of tourism information systems. The exact scope, governance, and data coverage of SITUR programs vary, but they typically act as centralized repositories for tourism data and as platforms for data sharing among government agencies, tourism boards, businesses, and researchers.

A typical SITUR system aggregates data on accommodations, attractions, transport links, events, and visitor flows; it standardizes data definitions, validates input, and produces statistical reports and dashboards. Many SITUR portals offer interactive maps, sector-specific datasets, annual or monthly tourism statistics, and tools for planning, policy analysis, marketing, and investment decisions. Some programs provide APIs or data feeds to third parties and publish open data to promote transparency and innovation.

The term is used differently by country and region, and in some places SITUR initiatives may be tied to broader tourism development strategies or regional planning efforts. Although SITUR most often refers to tourism information systems, the acronym can appear in other contexts as well, including as the title of organizations or projects unrelated to tourism. The lack of a universal definition means that the precise meaning of SITUR should be clarified within its local context.