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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism | 17 September, 2009 [ 11:08 ]
Arrivals of Latin American tourists in Peru are increasing.
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Minister of Tourism (Mincetur), Martín Pérez, said today that the increasing arrival of Latin American tourists in Peru will compensate the decrease in the number of arrivals from USA, Europe and Asia.
"The arrival of more Brazilian, Chilean and other Latin American tourists has grown tremendously and this has offset the declining number of visitors coming from the U.S., Japan and Europe," he said.
The Minister also explained that Mincetur has been launching intensive promotional campaigns in different Latin American countries, and very especially in Chile.
"Chile is the main source of tourism to Peru, they visit generally Cusco, Arequipa and Lima as well as Tacna since the most of visitors enter via this city," added Pérez.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Minister of Tourism (Mincetur), Martín Pérez, said today that the increasing arrival of Latin American tourists in Peru will compensate the decrease in the number of arrivals from USA, Europe and Asia. "The arrival of more Brazilian, Chilean and other Latin American tourists has grown tremendously and this has offset the declining number of visitors coming from the U.S., Japan and Europe," he said.
The Minister also explained that Mincetur has been launching intensive promotional campaigns in different Latin American countries, and very especially in Chile.
"Chile is the main source of tourism to Peru, they visit generally Cusco, Arequipa and Lima as well as Tacna since the most of visitors enter via this city," added Pérez.
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Travel and Tourism | 11 September, 2009 [ 17:52 ]
Peru: National Geographic team prepares documentary series on Machu Picchu
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Vice President of the National Geographic Society Global Media-Travel, Dawn Drew, revealed that a NatGeo production team is currently in Peru working in some videos, in order to divulge in the US the latest findings in the Sacred Valley.
She also said that NatGeo has printed a Peru map including valuable information about our country, and the copies will be handed it to the Peruvian government, to be used in promotion and education campaigns.
Dawn Drew also said that they are having talks with Peru's MINCETUR in order to make a TV series to divulge the latest discoveries, researches and studies taking place now in Cusco.
Their goal is to broadcast these programs before the centenary of Machu Picchu's discovery, in 2011.
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 Vice President of the National Geographic Society Global Media-Travel, Dawn Drew, revealed that a NatGeo production team is currently in Peru working in some videos, in order to divulge in the US the latest findings in the Sacred Valley. She also said that NatGeo has printed a Peru map including valuable information about our country, and the copies will be handed it to the Peruvian government, to be used in promotion and education campaigns.
Dawn Drew also said that they are having talks with Peru's MINCETUR in order to make a TV series to divulge the latest discoveries, researches and studies taking place now in Cusco.
Their goal is to broadcast these programs before the centenary of Machu Picchu's discovery, in 2011.
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 | 8 September, 2009 [ 09:30 ]
tags : tourism investment economy Peru airports
Peru's MINCETUR to invest US 28 million dollars in 2010 to promote tourism
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Martín Pérez, Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced that his portfolio will invest S/. 84 million soles (S/. 28 million dollars) during 2010 in order to promote tourism in Peru.
Pérez also confirmed that there's a project to open an international airport in Pisco, “which would be a very good thing for the country,” he told CPN Radio.
The Minister also said that he is sure that Peru will be able to eradicate the terrorism in the VRAE region, and he invoked the Peruvians to welcome the tourists and take good care of them “because tourism always brings along progress.”
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
Martín Pérez, Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced that his portfolio will invest S/. 84 million soles (S/. 28 million dollars) during 2010 in order to promote tourism in Peru. Pérez also confirmed that there's a project to open an international airport in Pisco, “which would be a very good thing for the country,” he told CPN Radio.
The Minister also said that he is sure that Peru will be able to eradicate the terrorism in the VRAE region, and he invoked the Peruvians to welcome the tourists and take good care of them “because tourism always brings along progress.”
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.
tags : tourism investment economy Peru airports
Travel and Tourism | 8 September, 2009 [ 08:19 ]
Lima-Huancayo train offers 2 departures in September
Andina
Lima-Huancayo-Lima tourist train will offer 2 new departures in September, the month of Spring, Ferrocarril Central Andino (FCCA) reported Monday.
FCCA said that these departures are scheduled for September 11th and 25th.
The Head of Central Andean Railway’s Passengers Service, Lastenia Tagle, said that this is a good season in central highlands to travel in train through valleys of Rimac and Mantaro Rivers, and enjoy an extraordinary trip to appreciate tourist attractions and the beauty of landscapes.
Also, these trips coincide with celebrations for festivals such as Virgen de Cocharcas, Fair of Flowers and Ornamental Plants, among others.
Both departures will be from Desamparados Train Station in the Historic Center of Lima at 07:00 hours (12:00 GMT) to arrive to the heart of Huancayo in Junin region at 19:00 hours.
The return journey will be at 18:00 hours from Huancayo Station on September 13 thand 27th, respectively, to arrive to Lima at 06:30 hours on the following Monday.
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Lima-Huancayo-Lima tourist train will offer 2 new departures in September, the month of Spring, Ferrocarril Central Andino (FCCA) reported Monday. FCCA said that these departures are scheduled for September 11th and 25th.
The Head of Central Andean Railway’s Passengers Service, Lastenia Tagle, said that this is a good season in central highlands to travel in train through valleys of Rimac and Mantaro Rivers, and enjoy an extraordinary trip to appreciate tourist attractions and the beauty of landscapes.
Also, these trips coincide with celebrations for festivals such as Virgen de Cocharcas, Fair of Flowers and Ornamental Plants, among others.
Both departures will be from Desamparados Train Station in the Historic Center of Lima at 07:00 hours (12:00 GMT) to arrive to the heart of Huancayo in Junin region at 19:00 hours.
The return journey will be at 18:00 hours from Huancayo Station on September 13 thand 27th, respectively, to arrive to Lima at 06:30 hours on the following Monday.
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 September, 2009 [ 16:25 ]
TACA to launch new direct flights between Lima (Peru) and Mexico City
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
TACA Airlines will start direct flights between Lima (Peru) and Mexico City in November 2009.
These TACA flights will take place three times a week, served by an Airbus 319 that provides seating options for 120 passengers.
Taca Vice President Estuardo Ortiz said that this new flights, and others from El Salvador to other destinations as well, meet the needs of their clients of having more options in this airline.
He also said that not a direct flight between Lima and Mexico City not only is useful for business travelers, but also to connect to very important touristic destinations, both of them so rich in gastronomy, culture and business development.
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
TACA Airlines will start direct flights between Lima (Peru) and Mexico City in November 2009. These TACA flights will take place three times a week, served by an Airbus 319 that provides seating options for 120 passengers.
Taca Vice President Estuardo Ortiz said that this new flights, and others from El Salvador to other destinations as well, meet the needs of their clients of having more options in this airline.
He also said that not a direct flight between Lima and Mexico City not only is useful for business travelers, but also to connect to very important touristic destinations, both of them so rich in gastronomy, culture and business development.
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 | 31 August, 2009 [ 15:20 ]
Peru: New operators for Cusco-Machu Picchu railway
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
This morning, Inca Rail and Andean Railways, the new railway operators in Cusco-Machu Picchu routes, oficially signed the contracts to start working soon.
During the ceremony held today at Country Club Lima Hotel, Inca Rail's Director, Juan Forsyth, announced that their maiden trip will take place on September 19th, while Andean Railways' President, Daniel Amado, said that they will start operating on October 1st.
Peru Rail's General Manager, Armando Pareja, told the press that with this opening to competition “the touristic industry will be improved.”
The contract's signature was supervised by Ositran's President, Juan Carlos Zevallos. According to the contract's terms, Peru Rail will keep 10 services a day, and the other 8 will be covered by the new operators.
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
This morning, Inca Rail and Andean Railways, the new railway operators in Cusco-Machu Picchu routes, oficially signed the contracts to start working soon. During the ceremony held today at Country Club Lima Hotel, Inca Rail's Director, Juan Forsyth, announced that their maiden trip will take place on September 19th, while Andean Railways' President, Daniel Amado, said that they will start operating on October 1st.
Peru Rail's General Manager, Armando Pareja, told the press that with this opening to competition “the touristic industry will be improved.”
The contract's signature was supervised by Ositran's President, Juan Carlos Zevallos. According to the contract's terms, Peru Rail will keep 10 services a day, and the other 8 will be covered by the new operators.
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 | 28 August, 2009 [ 16:06 ]
Peru: Controversy on alleged closure of Chiclayo's Airport
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Following technical recommendations from the Civil Defence Committee, specialists from the Tax Administration Service (SATCH) at Chiclayo (Lambayeque region) closed down the International Airport José A. Quiñones González.
José Inicio, from SATCH, explained that not only Civil Defense inspectors found several deficiencies in the terminal. They also discovered that the company Aeropuertos del Peru (AdP), which is currently operating the Chiclayo airport, did not obtain a Civil Defense Certification, despite being granted the concession of the airport a year ago.
However, Leonie Roca, General Manager of AdP, said that AdP was to pay the fine and keep the airport operating, and expressed her disagreement with SATCH's decision, which "has caused unnecessary alarm among passengers."
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
Following technical recommendations from the Civil Defence Committee, specialists from the Tax Administration Service (SATCH) at Chiclayo (Lambayeque region) closed down the International Airport José A. Quiñones González. José Inicio, from SATCH, explained that not only Civil Defense inspectors found several deficiencies in the terminal. They also discovered that the company Aeropuertos del Peru (AdP), which is currently operating the Chiclayo airport, did not obtain a Civil Defense Certification, despite being granted the concession of the airport a year ago.
However, Leonie Roca, General Manager of AdP, said that AdP was to pay the fine and keep the airport operating, and expressed her disagreement with SATCH's decision, which "has caused unnecessary alarm among passengers."
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 | 24 August, 2009 [ 09:16 ]
tags : tourism flights peru miami usa
Peru: American Airlines announces more flights for 2010
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
American Airlines officially announced this weekend that it as a part of its expansion plans, it will introduce a third daily flight from Miami (USA) to Lima (Peru), starting in February 2010.
The airline will also add more flights from Miami to San Jose (Costa Rica), San Juan (Puerto Rico) and another one from Fort Lauderdale (USA) to Port-au-Prince (Haiti). The flight will be served with a 188 seats (22 for Executive Class and 166 for Economic Class) andBoeing 757.
“The new service ratifies our commitment of 19 years with Peru,” said Santiago Motta, American Airlines Director in Peru.
“This flight means 1,316 more passengers arriving in Lima each week, which will help to develop the businesses in the sector,” he added.
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
American Airlines officially announced this weekend that it as a part of its expansion plans, it will introduce a third daily flight from Miami (USA) to Lima (Peru), starting in February 2010. The airline will also add more flights from Miami to San Jose (Costa Rica), San Juan (Puerto Rico) and another one from Fort Lauderdale (USA) to Port-au-Prince (Haiti). The flight will be served with a 188 seats (22 for Executive Class and 166 for Economic Class) andBoeing 757.
“The new service ratifies our commitment of 19 years with Peru,” said Santiago Motta, American Airlines Director in Peru.
“This flight means 1,316 more passengers arriving in Lima each week, which will help to develop the businesses in the sector,” he added.
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.
tags : tourism flights peru miami usa
Travel and Tourism | 21 August, 2009 [ 09:27 ]
Peru to promote birding routes at the British Birdwatching Fair
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Considering that birdwatching is nowadays one of the most profitable touristic businesses, PromPeru will take actions to reach the great demand from the United Kingdom birdwatchers, as well as positioning Peru as the main destination for them.
Regarding to this, Peru will participate in the 21st Edition of the British Birdwatching Fair (from August 21st until August 23rd), the world's first and largest international birdwatching event, where our country will feature and promote its enormous biodiversity and wide variety of birds, as well as the best Peruvian routes for birdwatching.
This fair, which has also the sponsorship of the BBC Wild Magazine, includes parallel events such as seminars, exhibitions, workshops and auctions, which are to be used by the Peruvian delegation to reach the potential target public.
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
Considering that birdwatching is nowadays one of the most profitable touristic businesses, PromPeru will take actions to reach the great demand from the United Kingdom birdwatchers, as well as positioning Peru as the main destination for them. Regarding to this, Peru will participate in the 21st Edition of the British Birdwatching Fair (from August 21st until August 23rd), the world's first and largest international birdwatching event, where our country will feature and promote its enormous biodiversity and wide variety of birds, as well as the best Peruvian routes for birdwatching.
This fair, which has also the sponsorship of the BBC Wild Magazine, includes parallel events such as seminars, exhibitions, workshops and auctions, which are to be used by the Peruvian delegation to reach the potential target public.
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 August, 2009 [ 17:47 ]
Disney Adventures includes Peru among its destinations
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Disney Adventures, Walt Disney Company's tourism operator, has included Peru among its destinations for family vacations, which will start next year.
Peru and Ecuador are the only destinations included in the South American area.
The package offered by Disney Adventures to visit Peru considers 9 days and 8 nights, and includes Lima, Cusco's Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, giving tourists the opportunity to explore a blend of cultures, history and natural beauty.
The tour's highlights include a visit to the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, where master weavers demonstrate their intricate art, as well as how to spin and dye alpaca wool, as well as another attractive spots.
According to Disney Adventures, the prices for this tour will range between 2,429 y 3,399 dólares per child, and between US $2,699 and US $3,779 for adults.
The price includes accomodation but no plane tickets.
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
Disney Adventures, Walt Disney Company's tourism operator, has included Peru among its destinations for family vacations, which will start next year. Peru and Ecuador are the only destinations included in the South American area.
The package offered by Disney Adventures to visit Peru considers 9 days and 8 nights, and includes Lima, Cusco's Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, giving tourists the opportunity to explore a blend of cultures, history and natural beauty.
The tour's highlights include a visit to the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, where master weavers demonstrate their intricate art, as well as how to spin and dye alpaca wool, as well as another attractive spots.
According to Disney Adventures, the prices for this tour will range between 2,429 y 3,399 dólares per child, and between US $2,699 and US $3,779 for adults.
The price includes accomodation but no plane tickets.
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
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