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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism | 11 February, 2010 [ 11:37 ]
LAN Peru may offer Lima-Cusco flights for free to foreign tourists
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Isabel Guerra
LAN Peru General Manager, Jorge Vílchez, said that the company is evaluating several alternatives for the promotion of Cusco as a tourist destination still open, and one of them is giving the Lima-Cusco air trip for free.
“We want to say: come to Peru and visit Cusco for free,” he said, explaining that this could be possible if the government starts an important marketing campaign that promotes Cusco abroad,” said Vilchez to TNews.
“Foreign tourists want to see Machu Picchu, and if it is not available then coming to Peru becomes less attractive. But we want them to understand that Peru is much more than only Machu Picchu, and so we are promoting many other destinations nationwide,” he stressed.
He also added that the airline is experiencing an important drop in the demand from foreign tourists, and that some 10,000 reservations have been canceled.
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Isabel Guerra
LAN Peru General Manager, Jorge Vílchez, said that the company is evaluating several alternatives for the promotion of Cusco as a tourist destination still open, and one of them is giving the Lima-Cusco air trip for free. “We want to say: come to Peru and visit Cusco for free,” he said, explaining that this could be possible if the government starts an important marketing campaign that promotes Cusco abroad,” said Vilchez to TNews.
“Foreign tourists want to see Machu Picchu, and if it is not available then coming to Peru becomes less attractive. But we want them to understand that Peru is much more than only Machu Picchu, and so we are promoting many other destinations nationwide,” he stressed.
He also added that the airline is experiencing an important drop in the demand from foreign tourists, and that some 10,000 reservations have been canceled.
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Travel and Tourism | 10 February, 2010 [ 11:56 ]
Peru: Estimates of losses in Cusco tourism revenue are exaggerated, Tourist Minister says
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Martin Perez (in the photo), stated that the losses for the tourism industries in Cusco “are not worth S/. 1.2 billion as some operators have said.”
“It is not possible how much they are worth, really, but I can tell its a lot less than S/. 1.2 billion,” he pointed out, explaining that “the whole country receives US $ 2.4 billion in tourism revenues per year, and if we change it to soles and divide it per 12 months, it would be S/. 560 million. That would imply all the tourism in the country, and even that way we don't get any closer to S/.1.2 billion,” said Perez, according to Tnews.
He also explained that tourists in Peru are being suggested to visit other circuits than Machu Picchu,and that travel operators are developing an intense campaign to avoid a retraction in the sector.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Martin Perez (in the photo), stated that the losses for the tourism industries in Cusco “are not worth S/. 1.2 billion as some operators have said.”“It is not possible how much they are worth, really, but I can tell its a lot less than S/. 1.2 billion,” he pointed out, explaining that “the whole country receives US $ 2.4 billion in tourism revenues per year, and if we change it to soles and divide it per 12 months, it would be S/. 560 million. That would imply all the tourism in the country, and even that way we don't get any closer to S/.1.2 billion,” said Perez, according to Tnews.
He also explained that tourists in Peru are being suggested to visit other circuits than Machu Picchu,and that travel operators are developing an intense campaign to avoid a retraction in the sector.
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Travel and Tourism | 9 February, 2010 [ 10:14 ]
Peru: Latin American cities' Mayors to meet in Lima
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Isabel Guerra
Lima will host the II International Congress of Tourism and Integration, from Feb. 24 to 27, organized by the Association of Touristic Municipalities of Chile and the University San Martín de Porres.
This will be the second consecutive year that Mayors and Councilors from Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina will meet, aiming to share experiences in tourism promotion, and to work in strengthening the ties between them.
The event seeks to create awareness among officials about the need of creating sustainable tourism, that respects the environment, reports TNews.
Further information calling to (51-1)3045813 (Peru) or (56-58)251301 (Chile).
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Isabel Guerra
Lima will host the II International Congress of Tourism and Integration, from Feb. 24 to 27, organized by the Association of Touristic Municipalities of Chile and the University San Martín de Porres. This will be the second consecutive year that Mayors and Councilors from Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina will meet, aiming to share experiences in tourism promotion, and to work in strengthening the ties between them.
The event seeks to create awareness among officials about the need of creating sustainable tourism, that respects the environment, reports TNews.
Further information calling to (51-1)3045813 (Peru) or (56-58)251301 (Chile).
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Travel and Tourism | 8 February, 2010 [ 19:07 ]
Peru launches campaign "Cusco at half-price"
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Isabel Guerra
The regional President of Cusco, Hugo González Sayán, announced a half-price campaign, that will offer air fares, hotels and restaurants at half their normal rates to Peruvian tourists.
The campaign is intended to sustain and boost the domestic tourism in Cusco, since Machu Picchu is going to be closed for a few weeks.
The purpose is to promote tourist attractions in Cusco such as Sacsayhuaman, Chincheros Tipon, Puca Pucara, as well as the historical-religious circuit, as well as another places that due to their high costs are usually not available to domestic tourists.
According to the regional authority, the campaign is mainly targeted at domestic visitors, because the citadel of Machu Picchu is still the main destination for foreign tourists.
“The campaign for foreign tourists is stressing that Cusco is still there, and that there are a lot more places to visit, not only Machu Picchu,” said González.
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Isabel Guerra
The regional President of Cusco, Hugo González Sayán, announced a half-price campaign, that will offer air fares, hotels and restaurants at half their normal rates to Peruvian tourists. The campaign is intended to sustain and boost the domestic tourism in Cusco, since Machu Picchu is going to be closed for a few weeks.
The purpose is to promote tourist attractions in Cusco such as Sacsayhuaman, Chincheros Tipon, Puca Pucara, as well as the historical-religious circuit, as well as another places that due to their high costs are usually not available to domestic tourists.
According to the regional authority, the campaign is mainly targeted at domestic visitors, because the citadel of Machu Picchu is still the main destination for foreign tourists.
“The campaign for foreign tourists is stressing that Cusco is still there, and that there are a lot more places to visit, not only Machu Picchu,” said González.
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Travel and Tourism | 8 February, 2010 [ 10:29 ]
Three new airlines to enter Peru's market
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Isabel Guerra
Lima Airport Partners' (LAP) General Manager, Jaime Daly, told the press that at least three new airlines are to enter the Peruvian market during 2010-2013, since operations at our International Airport Jorge Chávez are “becoming more interesting.”
“The goal is to have more airlines, the occupancy rates regarding planes from Europe and US is over 85% and we could serve more airlines from those regions,” said Daly, according to TNews.
In addition, Lima Airport Partners opened a maintenance hangar of almost 13,000 square meters, which will increase the current available space in Lima airport: this could be used as a parking space for planes
Daly also added that with this addition, Jorge Chávez airport increases its space for planes in 10%, which will allow it to continue being considered as the most important hub in the region.
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Isabel Guerra
Lima Airport Partners' (LAP) General Manager, Jaime Daly, told the press that at least three new airlines are to enter the Peruvian market during 2010-2013, since operations at our International Airport Jorge Chávez are “becoming more interesting.” “The goal is to have more airlines, the occupancy rates regarding planes from Europe and US is over 85% and we could serve more airlines from those regions,” said Daly, according to TNews.
In addition, Lima Airport Partners opened a maintenance hangar of almost 13,000 square meters, which will increase the current available space in Lima airport: this could be used as a parking space for planes
Daly also added that with this addition, Jorge Chávez airport increases its space for planes in 10%, which will allow it to continue being considered as the most important hub in the region.
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Travel and Tourism | 6 February, 2010 [ 23:24 ]
Peru: Five-star and four-star hotels in Cusco to reduce rates
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Isabel Guerra
Four-star and Five-star hotels located in Cusco are considering the possibility of reducing their normal rates since April, in order to attract more domestic tourists, since the foreign demand has been affected by the recent climate events, reported Tnews.
Tibisay Monsalve, General Manager of the Hotels Peruvian Society, told Andina news agency “unfortunately, due to recent events that we all know, the hotel bookings have dropped and this was unavoidable. Now we need to work along with the Peruvian state in order to get back this tourism destination to its normal activity.”
Monsalve stressed that the strategy in the short term should focus on domestic tourism and on neighboring countries, in order to sustain the demand.
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Isabel Guerra
Four-star and Five-star hotels located in Cusco are considering the possibility of reducing their normal rates since April, in order to attract more domestic tourists, since the foreign demand has been affected by the recent climate events, reported Tnews. Tibisay Monsalve, General Manager of the Hotels Peruvian Society, told Andina news agency “unfortunately, due to recent events that we all know, the hotel bookings have dropped and this was unavoidable. Now we need to work along with the Peruvian state in order to get back this tourism destination to its normal activity.”
Monsalve stressed that the strategy in the short term should focus on domestic tourism and on neighboring countries, in order to sustain the demand.
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Travel and Tourism | 5 February, 2010 [ 16:48 ]
Lima ranks sixth best destination for business travelers
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Lima ranks in the sixth position among the Latin American cities currently offering the best experience for business traveling, according to AméricaEconomía Intelligence.
The ranking is led by Miami (USA), followed by Santiago (Chile) with 33.7%, Buenos Aires (Argentina) in the third place with 31.8%, Sao Paulo with 25.6%, and Ciudad de Panama in fifth place (Panama) with 22.4%.
According to this survey, Lima has the sixth best financial district, San Isidro (17%) and the third best bohemian district, Miraflores (22.1%.); in addition, Peruvian Pisco Sour is the 4th best drink for business travelers, and Lima ranks the second best city to eat in Latin America
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Isabel Guerra
Lima ranks in the sixth position among the Latin American cities currently offering the best experience for business traveling, according to AméricaEconomía Intelligence. The ranking is led by Miami (USA), followed by Santiago (Chile) with 33.7%, Buenos Aires (Argentina) in the third place with 31.8%, Sao Paulo with 25.6%, and Ciudad de Panama in fifth place (Panama) with 22.4%.
According to this survey, Lima has the sixth best financial district, San Isidro (17%) and the third best bohemian district, Miraflores (22.1%.); in addition, Peruvian Pisco Sour is the 4th best drink for business travelers, and Lima ranks the second best city to eat in Latin America
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Travel and Tourism | 5 February, 2010 [ 13:14 ]
Peru promotes Northern tourism routes
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Isabel Guerra
The Circuito Turístico Nororiental (North West Touristic Circuit), that reunites the regions of Cajamarca, Lambayeque, La Libertad and Amazonas, is being consolidated as an alternative touristic offer in Peru, according to its Project Manager, Miriam Gayoso Paredes.
“Now we trust that tour operators will give their customers the chance to visit these Peruvian regions that have very valuable archaeological attractions such as the Huaca de la Luna, Chan Chan, el Brujo, Túcume, Sipán, Sicán, Kuelap, etc., and places like the Gocta falls, the Baños del Inca (thermal fountains) and many others,” she stressed.
According to TNews, Gayoso said that the weather conditions in those areas are currently “unbeatable” as well as the security which has recently been improved.
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Isabel Guerra
The Circuito Turístico Nororiental (North West Touristic Circuit), that reunites the regions of Cajamarca, Lambayeque, La Libertad and Amazonas, is being consolidated as an alternative touristic offer in Peru, according to its Project Manager, Miriam Gayoso Paredes. “Now we trust that tour operators will give their customers the chance to visit these Peruvian regions that have very valuable archaeological attractions such as the Huaca de la Luna, Chan Chan, el Brujo, Túcume, Sipán, Sicán, Kuelap, etc., and places like the Gocta falls, the Baños del Inca (thermal fountains) and many others,” she stressed.
According to TNews, Gayoso said that the weather conditions in those areas are currently “unbeatable” as well as the security which has recently been improved.
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Travel and Tourism | 5 February, 2010 [ 12:39 ]
Peru: Tourist routes in Puno not affected by floods
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Isabel Guerra
The Chamber of Hotels in Puno has issued a press release reporting that the floods of Ramis and Azangaro rivers have not affected the touristic routes around Titicaca lake, nor its islands nor another attractions included in the traditional touristic circuits, reports TNews.
They also reported that the accesses from Tacna, Arequipa and Cusco, as well as the routes to Bolivia and the access to the Juliaca airport are intact, and have not been damaged by the rains.
In addition, the traditional festivities of the Virgen de la Candelaria will take place without any interruption, the main dates being Feb. 7 and 8.
Local hotels and tourism operators are currently offering discounts and promotions in their normal rates.
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Isabel Guerra
The Chamber of Hotels in Puno has issued a press release reporting that the floods of Ramis and Azangaro rivers have not affected the touristic routes around Titicaca lake, nor its islands nor another attractions included in the traditional touristic circuits, reports TNews.They also reported that the accesses from Tacna, Arequipa and Cusco, as well as the routes to Bolivia and the access to the Juliaca airport are intact, and have not been damaged by the rains.
In addition, the traditional festivities of the Virgen de la Candelaria will take place without any interruption, the main dates being Feb. 7 and 8.
Local hotels and tourism operators are currently offering discounts and promotions in their normal rates.
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Travel and Tourism | 3 February, 2010 [ 12:19 ]
Peru: Machu Picchu Pueblo Mayor claims it is "not chaos"
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Isabel Guerra
Machu Picchu Pueblo Mayor, Edgar Miranda, said that his office is dedicated to restoring the order in the area, and that, like many other districts in Peru, Machu Picchu is prone to suffer from climatic events and natural disasters.
“We are working in organizing the town, asphalting streets, supervising constructions, and we expect to uniformize the ceilings and the colors of the houses,” said Miranda, quoted by TNews.
He said that during the last days media attention has been focused on the “inability” and “inaction” of local authorities regarding preparedness for disasters, but he said that this topic is included in Mayors' agendas.
“It is not correct saying that Machu Picchu is a chaos. We are a district that provides services, and in recent years it's been an improvement in these services' quality,” added Miranda.
He also remarked that now the works are focused on restoring the road between the town and Puente Ruinas, the train station: “this might take up to 20 days,” he said.
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Isabel Guerra
Machu Picchu Pueblo Mayor, Edgar Miranda, said that his office is dedicated to restoring the order in the area, and that, like many other districts in Peru, Machu Picchu is prone to suffer from climatic events and natural disasters. “We are working in organizing the town, asphalting streets, supervising constructions, and we expect to uniformize the ceilings and the colors of the houses,” said Miranda, quoted by TNews.
He said that during the last days media attention has been focused on the “inability” and “inaction” of local authorities regarding preparedness for disasters, but he said that this topic is included in Mayors' agendas.
“It is not correct saying that Machu Picchu is a chaos. We are a district that provides services, and in recent years it's been an improvement in these services' quality,” added Miranda.
He also remarked that now the works are focused on restoring the road between the town and Puente Ruinas, the train station: “this might take up to 20 days,” he said.
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