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Peruvian pisco at ProWein 2008 attracted interest from Nordic countries

Peruvian pisco companies had a successful participation at the ProWein 2008 International Trade Fair, Europe’s most important international wine and spirits exhibition held from March 16 - 18 in Dusseldorf (Germany), attracting great interest from Nordic countries. The markets that showed greater interest for Pisco and pisco-based drinks were those of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, Holland and Poland all of them with vast knowledge and tradition in alcoholic beverages. (ANDINA - click here to read complete article)


Peru is becoming a unique tourist destination, says minister Aráoz

Peru’s minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Mercedes Aráoz, assured that Peru is becoming a special, different and authentic tourist destination which is why the further development of this sector in Peru represents a priority objective. “Peru is competing against important traditional destinations. For instance, German travelers consider Peru as one of the places they are willing to visit in the next seven years”, she said. (ANDINA - click here to read complete article)


Los Girasoles Hotel to invest over US$ 500 thousand in enlargement

Three-star hotel Los Girasoles, located in Miraflores, will invest more than 500 thousand dollars to enlarge its capacity due to the demand for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) to be held in Peru this year. Los Girasoles general manager Ana María Valdetaro said that this enlargement will include the construction of 23 additional rooms. (ANDINA - click here to read complete article)