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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism | 19 November, 2009 [ 20:02 ]
Peru will host Travel Mart Latin America 2010
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
From September 22nd until 24th, Lima will become the capital of business tourism in the region, because it will host the Travel Mart Latin America (TMLA) 2010, according to a press release by the Peru's Hotels Society (SHP).
"Some 950 delegates from Latin America, the United States, Europe, Asia, Europe and Oceania, interested in knowing our history, archaeological and cultural riches will attend the conference,” said the SHP general manager, Tibisay Monsalve.
Monsalve reminded that Peru is hosting this event for the second time since 2005, and remarked that this is a great opportunity to show our resources and infrastructure, as well as a growing and modern country.
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Isabel Guerra
From September 22nd until 24th, Lima will become the capital of business tourism in the region, because it will host the Travel Mart Latin America (TMLA) 2010, according to a press release by the Peru's Hotels Society (SHP). "Some 950 delegates from Latin America, the United States, Europe, Asia, Europe and Oceania, interested in knowing our history, archaeological and cultural riches will attend the conference,” said the SHP general manager, Tibisay Monsalve.
Monsalve reminded that Peru is hosting this event for the second time since 2005, and remarked that this is a great opportunity to show our resources and infrastructure, as well as a growing and modern country.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 19 November, 2009 [ 12:48 ]
Peru: Domestic tourism likely to increase by 12% this year
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Lima Trade Chamber estimated the internal tourism is likely to register a 12% increase by the end of the year.
Nevertheless, receptive tourism will close 2009 with a 9% drop, even when international arrivals are increasing at the same percentage, said Alvaro Benavides, President of the Committee of Tourism (Comtur).
"We are waiting for the recovery of receptive tourism in the next months, pushed by hotel investments, that hadn't stopped, same as the traffic of passengers at international level," added Benavides.
He also asked for some corrective measures to be taken aiming to avoid the growth rate, both internal and receptive tourism, to drop due to some factors like the predicted "El Niño" for 2010.
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Isabel Guerra
Lima Trade Chamber estimated the internal tourism is likely to register a 12% increase by the end of the year. Nevertheless, receptive tourism will close 2009 with a 9% drop, even when international arrivals are increasing at the same percentage, said Alvaro Benavides, President of the Committee of Tourism (Comtur).
"We are waiting for the recovery of receptive tourism in the next months, pushed by hotel investments, that hadn't stopped, same as the traffic of passengers at international level," added Benavides.
He also asked for some corrective measures to be taken aiming to avoid the growth rate, both internal and receptive tourism, to drop due to some factors like the predicted "El Niño" for 2010.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 17 November, 2009 [ 09:43 ]
Inkaterra celebrated in Peru "World Day of Responsible Tourism"
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Inkaterra celebrated the World Responsible Tourism Day (November 11th), with several activities to emphasize the importance of this economic activity that protects biodiversity, creates jobs and helps reaching economic development.
According to a press release from Inkaterra, responsible tourism is a very important activity for Peru, since it strengthens its national identity, spreads its culture all over the world, highlights the historical and natural resources of Peru, and contributes to economic sectors such as airlines, restaurants, ground transportation, food and drinks, etc.
The celebration activities included the participation of hotel guests.
In 2008, a total of 924 million tourists traveled the world, demonstrating the growing capacity of this sector, which generates great economic resources.
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Isabel Guerra
Inkaterra celebrated the World Responsible Tourism Day (November 11th), with several activities to emphasize the importance of this economic activity that protects biodiversity, creates jobs and helps reaching economic development. According to a press release from Inkaterra, responsible tourism is a very important activity for Peru, since it strengthens its national identity, spreads its culture all over the world, highlights the historical and natural resources of Peru, and contributes to economic sectors such as airlines, restaurants, ground transportation, food and drinks, etc.
The celebration activities included the participation of hotel guests.
In 2008, a total of 924 million tourists traveled the world, demonstrating the growing capacity of this sector, which generates great economic resources.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 11 November, 2009 [ 12:54 ]
Peru: 118 travel agencies in Cusco face penalty for bad services and scams
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The penalty that Cusco's Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism has recently imposed to 118 travel agents operating in the City of Cusco, due to providing bad quality services and consigning false addresses, will certainly establish a precedent, according to Hector Velit, past president of APAVIT (Peruvian Association of Travel and Tourism).
Velit thinks that the best way to prevent these infractions from happening again, and to set an standard for Cusco and the whole country as well, is to punish not only the agency, "because they will reopen tomorrow in a different address," but also the owners and the workers.
According Velit, the first sanction (after the first complaint filed on scam charges) should include registering these agencies, so if they recur in this infractions, they can be then definitely closed.
"The reasons are simple: First, these people discredit the services of legal agencies, which causes foreign tourists to blame on all Peruvians. Second, they are aiming to decieve tourists, and that is a criminal offense,” Velit said.
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Isabel Guerra
The penalty that Cusco's Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism has recently imposed to 118 travel agents operating in the City of Cusco, due to providing bad quality services and consigning false addresses, will certainly establish a precedent, according to Hector Velit, past president of APAVIT (Peruvian Association of Travel and Tourism). Velit thinks that the best way to prevent these infractions from happening again, and to set an standard for Cusco and the whole country as well, is to punish not only the agency, "because they will reopen tomorrow in a different address," but also the owners and the workers.
According Velit, the first sanction (after the first complaint filed on scam charges) should include registering these agencies, so if they recur in this infractions, they can be then definitely closed.
"The reasons are simple: First, these people discredit the services of legal agencies, which causes foreign tourists to blame on all Peruvians. Second, they are aiming to decieve tourists, and that is a criminal offense,” Velit said.
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Travel and Tourism | 10 November, 2009 [ 12:12 ]
Tourism sector in Peru is surviving the crisis "better than we had expected"
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian tourism sector has been capable of resisting last year's international economic crisis, and the subsequent drop in consumption "better than we expected," said Elizabeth Hakim, Director of Prom-Peru for United Kingdom and United States.
"Although there is no market that has escaped to the global crisis, the tourism sector in Peru has stood better than we thought it would," said Hakim, manager of the organism for the promotion of tourism in Peru, who didn't hesitate to saying that 2010 will be the year of the definitive recovery of the sector.
Hakim said that recession has changed behaviorial patterns in tourists, who now make reservations with a lot of time in advance.
Peru had presented at this week in the World Travel Market its last initiative in tourism: The Inmmersion Tourism. Hakim explained that it will allow travelers to go to the heart of traditions and the indigenous Peruvian culture through socializing with the villagers.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian tourism sector has been capable of resisting last year's international economic crisis, and the subsequent drop in consumption "better than we expected," said Elizabeth Hakim, Director of Prom-Peru for United Kingdom and United States. "Although there is no market that has escaped to the global crisis, the tourism sector in Peru has stood better than we thought it would," said Hakim, manager of the organism for the promotion of tourism in Peru, who didn't hesitate to saying that 2010 will be the year of the definitive recovery of the sector.
Hakim said that recession has changed behaviorial patterns in tourists, who now make reservations with a lot of time in advance.
Peru had presented at this week in the World Travel Market its last initiative in tourism: The Inmmersion Tourism. Hakim explained that it will allow travelers to go to the heart of traditions and the indigenous Peruvian culture through socializing with the villagers.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 6 November, 2009 [ 15:00 ]
Prom-Peru to promote Southern Peru tourist destinations in Chilean fair
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Commission of Peru for Exports and Tourism (Prom-Peru) will promote Peru as a touristic destination at the Traditional Fair of Integration - Arica, to be held next November 27 to 29 in Arica, Chile.
The main goal is to promote southern zone of our country as a cultural and gastronomic destination.
The organism that stimulates tourism in Peru will promote especially the south zone of our country, as a cultural, urban and gastronomic product.
This event will also have a space for Peruvian artistic expressions like music and dance, to be performed by different groups of the Municipality of Tacna and the Regional Directorate of the National Institute of Culture (INC).
In 2008 the Traditional Fair of Tacna was held, and it had the participation of more than 70 little Peruvian businessmen, as well as 30 Chilean craftsmen.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The Commission of Peru for Exports and Tourism (Prom-Peru) will promote Peru as a touristic destination at the Traditional Fair of Integration - Arica, to be held next November 27 to 29 in Arica, Chile. The main goal is to promote southern zone of our country as a cultural and gastronomic destination.
The organism that stimulates tourism in Peru will promote especially the south zone of our country, as a cultural, urban and gastronomic product.
This event will also have a space for Peruvian artistic expressions like music and dance, to be performed by different groups of the Municipality of Tacna and the Regional Directorate of the National Institute of Culture (INC).
In 2008 the Traditional Fair of Tacna was held, and it had the participation of more than 70 little Peruvian businessmen, as well as 30 Chilean craftsmen.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 5 November, 2009 [ 19:29 ]
French hotel chain Accor plans to build 10 to 15 hotels in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The French hotel chain Accor is currently planning the construction of 10 to 15 hotels under the Novotel brand in several Peruvian locations (which would have presence especially in Chiclayo and Arequipa), as well as a new brand, Pullman, who would come to Lima, according to Semana Economica.
Also, by the end of 2010, Accor Ibis hotel will open in Miraflores, a brand that will be developed nationwide later in stores in Lima, Arequipa, Chiclayo and Piura.
After a meeting held with Peru’s President Alan Garcia at the Government Palace, Accor Chairman and CEO Gilles Pelisson said that the investment made by the group in Peru in Ibis and Novotel hotels, brands of Accor Group, represents US$32 million up to now.
They will also build another hotel in Cusco, with US$10 million more.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The French hotel chain Accor is currently planning the construction of 10 to 15 hotels under the Novotel brand in several Peruvian locations (which would have presence especially in Chiclayo and Arequipa), as well as a new brand, Pullman, who would come to Lima, according to Semana Economica.Also, by the end of 2010, Accor Ibis hotel will open in Miraflores, a brand that will be developed nationwide later in stores in Lima, Arequipa, Chiclayo and Piura.
After a meeting held with Peru’s President Alan Garcia at the Government Palace, Accor Chairman and CEO Gilles Pelisson said that the investment made by the group in Peru in Ibis and Novotel hotels, brands of Accor Group, represents US$32 million up to now.
They will also build another hotel in Cusco, with US$10 million more.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 5 November, 2009 [ 19:04 ]
Two international airlines interested in Peru as a hub for operations
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Another two international airlines are interested in using Peru as a hub for transit of passengers and cargo, because their executives think that the country's location is unique in Latin America, said Peru's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC).
"Two major airlines have asked the MTC to asses the possibility of having a hub at Jorge Chavez International Airport," said Minister Enrique Cornejo.
Currently, Taca and Lan Chile have actually turned Lima into their center of interconnection of passengers with their destinations.
"Jorge Chavez Airport and is already a hub, that is, that a significant amount of passengers arrive here in transit to other parts of the continent," Cornejo said.
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Isabel Guerra
Another two international airlines are interested in using Peru as a hub for transit of passengers and cargo, because their executives think that the country's location is unique in Latin America, said Peru's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC). "Two major airlines have asked the MTC to asses the possibility of having a hub at Jorge Chavez International Airport," said Minister Enrique Cornejo.
Currently, Taca and Lan Chile have actually turned Lima into their center of interconnection of passengers with their destinations.
"Jorge Chavez Airport and is already a hub, that is, that a significant amount of passengers arrive here in transit to other parts of the continent," Cornejo said.
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Travel and Tourism | 4 November, 2009 [ 13:31 ]
Peru should have a Tourism Ministry, CANATUR says
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Canatur (Chamber of Tourism) President, Fernando Puga, said that, in his opinion, a Tourism Ministry should be created before a Culture Ministry, due to its importance as an economic activities generator.
He said that this is the best time to discuss the establishment of a ministry dedicated exclusively to tourism, and said objections about allegedly creating more bureaucracy or increasing government spending do not have a real background.
"I do not understand why the president of Peru uses this as an argument for not creating a Tourism Ministry, and at the same time creates an Environment Ministry and a Culture Ministry. Those are sectors that are way behind tourism regarding generator of business and economic activities,” he remarked.
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Isabel Guerra
Canatur (Chamber of Tourism) President, Fernando Puga, said that, in his opinion, a Tourism Ministry should be created before a Culture Ministry, due to its importance as an economic activities generator. He said that this is the best time to discuss the establishment of a ministry dedicated exclusively to tourism, and said objections about allegedly creating more bureaucracy or increasing government spending do not have a real background.
"I do not understand why the president of Peru uses this as an argument for not creating a Tourism Ministry, and at the same time creates an Environment Ministry and a Culture Ministry. Those are sectors that are way behind tourism regarding generator of business and economic activities,” he remarked.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 3 November, 2009 [ 13:34 ]
Peru's Mincetur will allocate US $2.3 million dollars to promote domestic tourism
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
With the aim of making domestic tourism more popular, Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Martin Perez Monteverde, said that his sector will allocate S/. 7 million soles (US $2.3 million dollars) this quarter, to be used in the promotion of tourism within our country.
"We have a limited budget for this issue, but will we get the necessary funds from Mincetur," he pointed out.
On the other hand, he also reported that he is with Cecilia Bakula, Director of Peru's National Institute of Culture, to set up electric light systems for around 6 or 8 “huacas” (archeological complexes), and also to launch sound and light shows "that will benefit both local and foreign tourists.”
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
With the aim of making domestic tourism more popular, Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Martin Perez Monteverde, said that his sector will allocate S/. 7 million soles (US $2.3 million dollars) this quarter, to be used in the promotion of tourism within our country. "We have a limited budget for this issue, but will we get the necessary funds from Mincetur," he pointed out.
On the other hand, he also reported that he is with Cecilia Bakula, Director of Peru's National Institute of Culture, to set up electric light systems for around 6 or 8 “huacas” (archeological complexes), and also to launch sound and light shows "that will benefit both local and foreign tourists.”
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