December 2016 was a busy month, though the report shows less arrivals came with work visas. Can you guess which nationality had the greatest count of arrivals?
What could have possibly been driving a greater number of tourists to visit Peru last December? Was it the warming temperatures as summer innocently crept into our lives, the year-round offering of delicious food, or perhaps looking for a brighter future outside of their country?
According to INEI (National Institute of Statistics and Information) a 13% increase of foreigners arrived in December 2016 as compared to the same month of 2015. More than 404,000 tourists, diplomats, among others, landed at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International airport the final month of the year alone.
Interestingly, INEI notes that despite more incoming foreigners, there was a 3.1% decrease in those arriving with work visas.
Of those taken into account, 26.4% of arrivals were of US American nationality. Chileans (8.1%), Colombians (7.7%), Argentinians (7.4%), and Spaniards (6.4%) rounded out the top five nationalities to arrive to the capital’s airport.
Peruvians themselves were also on the move, as INEI reports over 298,000 Peruvians traveled abroad that month, a 7% increase as compared to the year prior. The principal destination was the United States (27.4%), followed in popularity by Spain (11%) and Chile (10.3%).
Peru’s southern Arequipa region has attracted over 1.5 million visitors so far this year, said Miguel Apaza Peña, regional foreign trade and tourism manager.
This 6 percent increase reflects 1.3 million domestic visitors and just over 200,000 foreign visitors.
The influx of domestic tourism relects Peruvians’ increasing interest within their own country despite the time of year; the influx of foreign tourists only happened during certain months.
The Regional Foreign Trade and Tourism Management has a goal to increase the tourist inflow by 10 percent in 2017.
This can be achievable through the international conferences Arequipa has been chosen to host come next year. One such conference is the Mining Convention put together by the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers.
These events are an opportunity to get more people interested in the city and its tourist attractions, since many take advantage of their academic stay in Arequipa to go sightseeing.
During the APEC holiday in Lima, thousands are traveling to enjoy the beaches of northern Peru. What are your plans?
Located in the extreme northwest region of Peru, the city of Tumbes is a popular travel destination throughout the year.
And as the city of Lima hosts the APEC conference next week, thousands of natives and visitors alike will visit this provincial capital.
According to Wilfredo Barrientos, the regional director of foreign trade and tourism, this November 17-19 are declared non-working holidays.
Many Limenos are traveling to take advantage of the holidays. Thus, companies are already advertising promotional packages…We expect around 8,000 visitors during these holidays, who will enjoy the best of the region, Barrientos said.
Tumbes for kids: Get to know the activities they can do
In preparations for the influx of visitors, local authorities are making arrangements for cleanliness and ideal beach access for all, including the main southern beaches: Canoas de Punta Sal, Zorritos and La Cruz.
Barrientos encouraged all visitors to research their travel destinations and utilized companies beforehand as well as to make reservations in advance for smoother trips.
For the third consecutive year, the Global Destination Index crowned Lima as the most visited city in Latin America.
For the third consecutive year, the Global Destination Index study by Mastercard placed Lima as the most visited city in Latin America with 4.3 million visitors during 2016.
For the report, 132 cities worldwide were included, divided into which ones had the most visitors per region. Nineteen cities in Latin America were rated and among the top selections are previous winners like Mexico DF and Punta Cana.
This recognition puts Lima among the most important cities in the world and adds to the important awards our country has already collected this year. Awards such as the Best Culinary destination in South America by the World Travel Awards and having the top two ranking restaurants in Latin America’s 50 Best list.
The Pincholla hot springs offer a new destination for tourists who want to witness volcanic activity.
Tourists flock to Arequipa for its beautiful scenery and trails, even more so in recent years. In fact, this month, approximately “120,000 tourists” are expected to visit Arequipa, estimated Arequipa’s Hotels, Restaurants and related Establishments Association (AHORA-Arequipa) Chairman Rafael Cornejo.
Now, a new tourist route arises: Pinchollo geysers, located in Arequipa´s Colca Valley. This unique natural attraction may increase tourism even more. State-run Colca Valley Autonomous Authority (Autocola) is promoting the Pinchollo hot springs, acccording to Andina News.
Caylloma Province Mayor Romulo Tinta claimed the Pinchollo springs are in the process of being improved for both domestic and foreign tourists.
One feature of the hot springs which people may be interested in is the constant steam rising, indicating volcanic activity. Water rises simultaneously with eruptions of the Sabancayay volcano, located 100 km northwest of Arequipa.
Additionally, Hualca Hualca peak is visible in the distance at the Pincholla geysers. Colca Valley also maintains its culture, which consists of towns dating back to pre-Incan times.
There is a lot to see and appreciate at Arequipa´s Colca Valley. Currently, the area receives few visitors, but that could change soon.
The Chamber of Tourism expects the Schengen visa waiver agreement to increase flow between Europe and Peru regions.
More than one million tourists arrived in Cusco in the first half of this year. This figure is destined to increase however, with the elimination of the Schengen visa, according to the Chairman of the Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) Jorge Jochamowitz.
The Chairman indicated that the tourist flow between Peru and the European Union will increase by 3% next year, once the elimination is in full force and biometric passports are implemented.
This month the National Superintendency of Migration (Migrations) announced that starting in December, the biometric passports will be issued to Peruvians, allowing them short-term travel to the Schengen region countries.
Jochamowitz said that the visa waiver agreement means a “vote of confidence to Peru” and will increase the lure as a travel destination for Europeans.
According to Jochamowitz, about 700,000 European tourists arrived in Peru in 2014, Their favored destinations include Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, Lima and the jungle.
Of the European travelers coming to Peru, the Spanish make up the highest percentage followed by German, French, English and Italian.
Once completed, will we see the ancient citadel become the Machu Picchu of the north?
Have you been to Kuelap, the fortified citadel in northern Peru?
Despite being one of the largest ancient monuments in the Americas, Kuelap has yet to receive the same amount of attention from tourists as Peru’s famed citadel, Machu Picchu.
Although Kuelap, noted for its exquisitely built round houses, sits at about half the altitude of Machu Picchu (3,000 m.a.s.l., as compared to 7,000-plus m.a.s.l. of the Incan fortress), the ease of getting to the Kuelap site has always been an issue.
Travel to the Amazonas region and visit: Kuelap
In the next few weeks however, we can expect that to change. According to Eduardo Ferrereyos, Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, a cable car service stretching 4 km should be completed by the end of January or early February of this year.
The service aims to increase tourism to the Amazonas region gem, by cutting the travel time (typically done by car) from 1 hour 30 minutes to as quick as 20 minutes. Tthere will 26 cabins with the capacity to hold 8 passengers each. Round-trip tickets will run S/ 20.
Back in December 2016, the minister noted locals would be able to ride for free during an initial 10-day trial period.
We are working in different ways to boost private investments, so the area has all services to cater for tourists, such as hotels, Ferreyros told local station TV Peru.
In October 2016, LATAM began offering direct flights from Lima to Jaen, a significant boost for tourism in Chachapoyas, a town in northern Peru just hours from Jaen. From here, travelers can take a 2 hour 30 minute drive to Kuelap.
Built between 500 and 800 AC by the Chachapoya civilization, the well-preserved remnants of Kuelap have led archaeologists to label it a fortress as well as a religious or administrative center.
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel aims to delight the senses with the latest series of web videos in mark of their renovation.
What makes for an unforgettable journey?
Is it one that forces you to step out of your comfort zone or, perhaps, a journey so freeing that you feel like a completely different person?
Whatever may be the cause for its significance, an unforgettable journey is no doubt full of stories – some of which you’ll share with friends and family back home, and others that are better kept private.
Nestled in the foothills of the sanctuary sits Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, which boasts itself as the “only five-star hotel in Machu Picchu town.” The company promises to combine luxury with responsible tourism, though these factors really play backdrop to the magical setting.
The hotel has recently gone under a renovation and is on its way to celebrating 10 years.
Does this video make you want to experience what it’s like “immersing yourself into an unknown culture, while feeling catered for as if at home”?
We have just one question: who’s doing the catering at home, and how can we sign up?
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Monday, 15 May 2017
PERU: Machu Picchu Is Highest Among "Top 25 Landmarks - World" On TripAdvisor
One of the seven new wonders of the world continues appearing among the most enigmatic cities. This time, El Santuario de Machu Picchu (The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu), located in the province of Cusco in Peru, took first place on the list of top 25 landmarks in the world by TripAdvisor in the Travellers' Choice Awards 2016, overtaking legendary places like the Taj Mahal in India and the Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
TripAdvisor, a tourism website that has more than 340 million monthly site visits, holds the Traveller's Choice awards every year, where they recognize remarkable performance in the tourism industry. The travelers are the ones that pick the best option.
They offer their opinions and comments among thousands of other users, rating quality, service, and satisfaction on each trip.
The Inca Citadel took first place on the list of the top 25 landmarks in the world, surpassing the Mezquita in Cordoba (Spain), the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russia), the Alhambra (Spain), the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (United States), and the Milan Duomo (Italy), among others.
TripAdvisor's results had an impact in international media such as the Daily Mail from the UK, the Malay Mail Online from Malaysia, and La Republica from Italy, highlighting the historical, cultural, and natural importance of Machu Picchu, and continuing to incentivize tourism in this wonder of the world.
Millennials – anyone between 18 and 34 years of age – are a group on the rise in Peru’s domestic and inbound tourism industry.
This information was published in the studies “Millennials 2014 – Domestic Tourism” and “Millennials 2014 – Inbound Tourism” based on a collection of statistics, studies, and analyses of companies and organizations associated with this sector.
“Millenniums place importance on a variety of factors, but two are particularly significant: when they pick a destination, they don’t choose the typical cities and mass attractions, and they have the advantage of being continually connected and frequently posting to social networks,” explained Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
This group consists of young people that reached adulthood with the change of the millennium. They are collaborative and very connected. They like to learn, and they hold themselves to a high standard because they like to be rewarded for their hard work.
They are very travel-oriented and likely to know more about various tourist destinations and packages because of their familiarity with technology.
Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism stated that approximately 541,000 millennials from South America, North America and Europe visited Peru in 2014. 55% were male, 34% were students, 12% technical professionals and 11% work in the service industry.
The average amount spent by each was US$1,086. The aim of their travels was personal growth in line with their social and environmental values.
Millennials make up 35% of the population of Peru. A total of 476,000 Peruvian millennials took 1.2 million trips within the country, with an average stay of six nights and 484 soles spent per person.
Peruvian millennials organize their trips on their own: 45% found information on the internet, 55% became interested in traveling because of the comments and experiences of family members and friends and 43% did not look for information because they had already visited the place.
Most millennials prefer the beaches of Piura, the Churín Hot Springs, the historical monuments of Libertad, Ica and Colca Canyon in Arequipa. 60% are male, 44% students, 18% technical professionals and 16% work in the service sector. The majority live in Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Huancayo and Piura.
The Autonomous Authority of Colca has suspended the visits to the Colca Valley until August 17, 2016 after the earthquake that took place in Caylloma, which affected the districts of Ichupampa, Yanque, Achoma, Chivay and Coporaque.
According to official reports, the quake didn't cause any damage in the city of Arequipa.
Local and national authorities are working on cleaning and unblocking the roads disrupted by landslides as a result of the earthquake. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR ) would like to remind the public that INDECI is the organization in charge of preparation, response and recovery of natural disasters at national, regional and local levels.
Also, through iperu, MINCETUR accepts emergency calls at (00 51 1) 574-8000. We will be giving updated information as soon as possible.
Lima, the capital of Peru, is leading at the continental level in organizing international meetings according to the 2015 ranking from the International Congresses and Convention Association (ICAA). In addition, as a country Peru is #39 on the world ranking of countries in terms of event organization.
In the ranking provided by the ICCA, Lima leads in international meeting growth, and though it is tied with Buenos Aires, the capital still leads in number of attendees, which experienced an increase of 86% from 2014 to 2015.
In this ranking, Peru demonstrates an increase of 25% as a destination for international meetings. Additionally, the number of participants in the meetings increased by 73% in comparison to 2014, ranking #39 in the world.
It is worth nothing that Arequipa appears for the third consecutive year on the ranking list with 10 meetings, the largest figure of 2014; and Cusco appears again with 5 events.
The International Congresses and Convention Association (ICCA) has almost 1,000 members dedicated to meetings tourism in 90 countries around the world.
The ranking is put together annually, offering destinations greater visibility and prestige to organizers of meetings worldwide, considering just meetings that regularly rotate between countries and have a minimum of 50 (foreign) participants.
The member countries of the Pacific Alliance staged the 2nd Tourist Caravan in each of their capitals, starting on April 5th in Mexico City and ending on April 14th in Lima, Peru.
This second caravan aims to increase tourist traffic between the four countries and consists of a training seminar held in each country. Participants included 104 Peruvian companies and representatives of the flagship airlines of the Pacific Alliance countries: Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
In each of the cities, the flagship airlines and tourism board representatives of the Alliance countries took a walking tour where they were able to interact with the business people attending the event.
“A key item on the seminar’s agenda was sharing success stories. Three private companies from each country presented tourism packages which feature destinations within the Pacific Alliance and which are now part of their current travel portfolio,” explained Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
The minister also explained that Peru presented the success stories of companies such as PTS Perú, Mava Travel Perú and Fiesta Tours International.
It is a momentous week for the region as new airlines are set to add flights to the land of the Incas and establish it as the hub of South American air travel. Airlines such as British Airways and Interjet, and direct flights between Washington D.C. and Lima will all boost the tourism industry.
The service offered by new flights and airlines solidifies our capital’s position as a hub for South American air traffic. In connection with the launch of each of these operations, PROMPERÚ is making a great effort to form strategic alliances with the aim of promoting tourism activity in the country, said Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
On May 3rd, LAN operated its first flight between Washington DC and Lima. The passengers that arrived at the capital around 6:20 a.m. were given a special welcome with typical Peruvian dances.
It should be highlighted that last March, the capital of the United States declared the first Sunday in June as Peruvian Gastronomy Day.
The new airlines, such as British Airways, will offer direct flights between London and Lima, opening up the possibilities for growth in the UK market and in European countries.
The inaugural flight took off from Lima on May 4th. Also, Mexican airline Interjet will offer a new itinerary to Mexico City, strengthening the commitment to integrate Peru with the Pacific Alliance between Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru.
Air travel between Peru and the world’s main cities saw substantial growth during 2015: 3.5 million international tourists set foot in this country in 2015, a 7.5% increase over 2014.
With regard to the events of the early morning of 14 July on board the Amazon Discover cruise ship, which at the time was conducting normal tourist operations on the Amazon River, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) hereby reports the following to the public:
MINCETUR is saddened by the news of the Amazon Discover cruise ship and stands in solidarity with the tourists that have been affected.
The Peruvian National Police is conducting an investigation in order to clarify these events and find the culprits.
It is important to note that this hold up on board the Amazon Discover cruise ship was a completely isolated event.
MINCETUR, through the Tourist Protection Network, working with the Ministries of Defence and of the Interior, and the Peruvian Navy and Peruvian National Police, have taken the necessary measures to ensure the smooth operation of tourist activity on the Amazon River and prevent similar events from occurring.
TripAdvisor, a tourism website that has more than 340 million monthly site visits, holds the Traveller's Choice awards every year, where they recognize remarkable performance in the tourism industry. The travelers are the ones that pick the best option.
They offer their opinions and comments among thousands of other users, rating quality, service, and satisfaction on each trip.
The Inca Citadel took first place on the list of the top 25 landmarks in the world, surpassing the Mezquita in Cordoba (Spain), the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russia), the Alhambra (Spain), the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (United States), and the Milan Duomo (Italy), among others.
TripAdvisor's results had an impact in international media such as the Daily Mail from the UK, the Malay Mail Online from Malaysia, and La Republica from Italy, highlighting the historical, cultural, and natural importance of Machu Picchu, and continuing to incentivize tourism in this wonder of the world.
Millennials – anyone between 18 and 34 years of age – are a group on the rise in Peru’s domestic and inbound tourism industry.
This information was published in the studies “Millennials 2014 – Domestic Tourism” and “Millennials 2014 – Inbound Tourism” based on a collection of statistics, studies, and analyses of companies and organizations associated with this sector.
“Millenniums place importance on a variety of factors, but two are particularly significant: when they pick a destination, they don’t choose the typical cities and mass attractions, and they have the advantage of being continually connected and frequently posting to social networks,” explained Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
This group consists of young people that reached adulthood with the change of the millennium. They are collaborative and very connected. They like to learn, and they hold themselves to a high standard because they like to be rewarded for their hard work.
They are very travel-oriented and likely to know more about various tourist destinations and packages because of their familiarity with technology.
Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism stated that approximately 541,000 millennials from South America, North America and Europe visited Peru in 2014. 55% were male, 34% were students, 12% technical professionals and 11% work in the service industry.
The average amount spent by each was US$1,086. The aim of their travels was personal growth in line with their social and environmental values.
Millennials make up 35% of the population of Peru. A total of 476,000 Peruvian millennials took 1.2 million trips within the country, with an average stay of six nights and 484 soles spent per person.
Peruvian millennials organize their trips on their own: 45% found information on the internet, 55% became interested in traveling because of the comments and experiences of family members and friends and 43% did not look for information because they had already visited the place.
Most millennials prefer the beaches of Piura, the Churín Hot Springs, the historical monuments of Libertad, Ica and Colca Canyon in Arequipa. 60% are male, 44% students, 18% technical professionals and 16% work in the service sector. The majority live in Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Huancayo and Piura.
The Autonomous Authority of Colca has suspended the visits to the Colca Valley until August 17, 2016 after the earthquake that took place in Caylloma, which affected the districts of Ichupampa, Yanque, Achoma, Chivay and Coporaque.
According to official reports, the quake didn't cause any damage in the city of Arequipa.
Local and national authorities are working on cleaning and unblocking the roads disrupted by landslides as a result of the earthquake. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR ) would like to remind the public that INDECI is the organization in charge of preparation, response and recovery of natural disasters at national, regional and local levels.
Also, through iperu, MINCETUR accepts emergency calls at (00 51 1) 574-8000. We will be giving updated information as soon as possible.
Lima, the capital of Peru, is leading at the continental level in organizing international meetings according to the 2015 ranking from the International Congresses and Convention Association (ICAA). In addition, as a country Peru is #39 on the world ranking of countries in terms of event organization.
In the ranking provided by the ICCA, Lima leads in international meeting growth, and though it is tied with Buenos Aires, the capital still leads in number of attendees, which experienced an increase of 86% from 2014 to 2015.
In this ranking, Peru demonstrates an increase of 25% as a destination for international meetings. Additionally, the number of participants in the meetings increased by 73% in comparison to 2014, ranking #39 in the world.
It is worth nothing that Arequipa appears for the third consecutive year on the ranking list with 10 meetings, the largest figure of 2014; and Cusco appears again with 5 events.
The International Congresses and Convention Association (ICCA) has almost 1,000 members dedicated to meetings tourism in 90 countries around the world.
The ranking is put together annually, offering destinations greater visibility and prestige to organizers of meetings worldwide, considering just meetings that regularly rotate between countries and have a minimum of 50 (foreign) participants.
The member countries of the Pacific Alliance staged the 2nd Tourist Caravan in each of their capitals, starting on April 5th in Mexico City and ending on April 14th in Lima, Peru.
This second caravan aims to increase tourist traffic between the four countries and consists of a training seminar held in each country. Participants included 104 Peruvian companies and representatives of the flagship airlines of the Pacific Alliance countries: Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
In each of the cities, the flagship airlines and tourism board representatives of the Alliance countries took a walking tour where they were able to interact with the business people attending the event.
“A key item on the seminar’s agenda was sharing success stories. Three private companies from each country presented tourism packages which feature destinations within the Pacific Alliance and which are now part of their current travel portfolio,” explained Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
The minister also explained that Peru presented the success stories of companies such as PTS Perú, Mava Travel Perú and Fiesta Tours International.
It is a momentous week for the region as new airlines are set to add flights to the land of the Incas and establish it as the hub of South American air travel. Airlines such as British Airways and Interjet, and direct flights between Washington D.C. and Lima will all boost the tourism industry.
The service offered by new flights and airlines solidifies our capital’s position as a hub for South American air traffic. In connection with the launch of each of these operations, PROMPERÚ is making a great effort to form strategic alliances with the aim of promoting tourism activity in the country, said Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
On May 3rd, LAN operated its first flight between Washington DC and Lima. The passengers that arrived at the capital around 6:20 a.m. were given a special welcome with typical Peruvian dances.
It should be highlighted that last March, the capital of the United States declared the first Sunday in June as Peruvian Gastronomy Day.
The new airlines, such as British Airways, will offer direct flights between London and Lima, opening up the possibilities for growth in the UK market and in European countries.
The inaugural flight took off from Lima on May 4th. Also, Mexican airline Interjet will offer a new itinerary to Mexico City, strengthening the commitment to integrate Peru with the Pacific Alliance between Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru.
Air travel between Peru and the world’s main cities saw substantial growth during 2015: 3.5 million international tourists set foot in this country in 2015, a 7.5% increase over 2014.
With regard to the events of the early morning of 14 July on board the Amazon Discover cruise ship, which at the time was conducting normal tourist operations on the Amazon River, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) hereby reports the following to the public:
MINCETUR is saddened by the news of the Amazon Discover cruise ship and stands in solidarity with the tourists that have been affected.
The Peruvian National Police is conducting an investigation in order to clarify these events and find the culprits.
It is important to note that this hold up on board the Amazon Discover cruise ship was a completely isolated event.
MINCETUR, through the Tourist Protection Network, working with the Ministries of Defence and of the Interior, and the Peruvian Navy and Peruvian National Police, have taken the necessary measures to ensure the smooth operation of tourist activity on the Amazon River and prevent similar events from occurring.
PERU: Peru Is Where To Go In 2017
The famous US news agency, specialized in economic and business issues, Bloomberg, chose Peru within the 20 tourist destinations that must be visited in 2017 worldwide.
The list "Where to go 2017" highlighted the increase of tourist services of the Andean country. The traveler has to think beyond Machu Picchu to the Incan salt ponds of Maras, the uncharted, snow-capped mountains of Veronica and Sawasiray.
It also remarks other tourist attractions such as Lake Titicaca, located in the city of Puno, considered by the agency as a mystical place and with an infinite horizon that every traveler should encounter, specially for those who want to visit little popular circuits.
Among the activities recommended are the so-called Trekking, long-distance or mountain excursions, ideal for the adventure lovers.
In addition, the tourist will find a wide offer of hotels and lodgings, as well as public transport services that will make it easier to get to these attractions.
It should be remembered that this year The New York Times recognized the Sacred Valley of Cusco as one of the most interesting places to see, highlighting its gastronomy and cultural traditions.
The famous Machu Picchu ruins have long made Peru one of South America’s leading tourism destinations.
More recently Peru has attracted new segments of international tourists with Peruvian cuisine, ecotourism and other cultural highlights which drive continued growth in Peru’s tourism sector.
With major infrastructure projects underway, the city of Lima attempts to position itself as a regional hub for business tourism.
The Jorge Chavez airport in Lima is also an important hub strategically located for connecting flights within South America.
Tourism to Peru has more than tripled since the year 2000. The MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index has ranked Lima the most visited city in Latin America since 2011, when it surpassed Buenos Aires.
In 2015, MasterCard estimates Lima received 5.1 million international overnight visitors, which was significantly more than Mexico City (2.6 million) and Sao Paulo (2.5 million).
The sites with the highest proportions of international visitors are Raqchi (88.8%), Huaca Pucllana (79.7%), the Titicaca National Reserve (75.6%) and the Santa Catalina monastery (72.4%).
The sites with the lowest proportions of international visitors are the Paracas National Reserve (17.3%), Huaca del Sol y de la Luna (22.4%), Chan Chan (23.2%) and Huascaran National Reserve (24.1%).
Visitors from other countries in South America account for 57.4% of international visitors to Peru. With Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the total reaches 60%. The United States, Canada and Europe account for just over 35% and Asia makes up 4% of total visitors.
The list "Where to go 2017" highlighted the increase of tourist services of the Andean country. The traveler has to think beyond Machu Picchu to the Incan salt ponds of Maras, the uncharted, snow-capped mountains of Veronica and Sawasiray.
It also remarks other tourist attractions such as Lake Titicaca, located in the city of Puno, considered by the agency as a mystical place and with an infinite horizon that every traveler should encounter, specially for those who want to visit little popular circuits.
Among the activities recommended are the so-called Trekking, long-distance or mountain excursions, ideal for the adventure lovers.
In addition, the tourist will find a wide offer of hotels and lodgings, as well as public transport services that will make it easier to get to these attractions.
It should be remembered that this year The New York Times recognized the Sacred Valley of Cusco as one of the most interesting places to see, highlighting its gastronomy and cultural traditions.
The famous Machu Picchu ruins have long made Peru one of South America’s leading tourism destinations.
More recently Peru has attracted new segments of international tourists with Peruvian cuisine, ecotourism and other cultural highlights which drive continued growth in Peru’s tourism sector.
With major infrastructure projects underway, the city of Lima attempts to position itself as a regional hub for business tourism.
The Jorge Chavez airport in Lima is also an important hub strategically located for connecting flights within South America.
Tourism to Peru has more than tripled since the year 2000. The MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index has ranked Lima the most visited city in Latin America since 2011, when it surpassed Buenos Aires.
In 2015, MasterCard estimates Lima received 5.1 million international overnight visitors, which was significantly more than Mexico City (2.6 million) and Sao Paulo (2.5 million).
The sites with the highest proportions of international visitors are Raqchi (88.8%), Huaca Pucllana (79.7%), the Titicaca National Reserve (75.6%) and the Santa Catalina monastery (72.4%).
The sites with the lowest proportions of international visitors are the Paracas National Reserve (17.3%), Huaca del Sol y de la Luna (22.4%), Chan Chan (23.2%) and Huascaran National Reserve (24.1%).
Visitors from other countries in South America account for 57.4% of international visitors to Peru. With Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the total reaches 60%. The United States, Canada and Europe account for just over 35% and Asia makes up 4% of total visitors.
Monday, 19 December 2016
PERU: Visit Lima For Your Next Holiday
With most tourists dashing through Lima on their way to see Peru’s famous Machu Picchu ruins, the country’s capital has long flown under the radar as a destination in its own right.
And many aren’t seeing the city at its very best: northern hemisphere travellers typically make the mistake of visiting the city in July or August.
The garua or sea mist hangs over the city making everything cold, grey and damp.
If you're there in the southern hemisphere summer from December to February, you find Lima transformed.
With its Pacific views, hippy vibe and fresh food, the mix-up is understandable.
With nearly 10 million residents, Lima is South America’s fourth largest city, trailing just behind Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, and that energy infuses the music and nightlife as well.
Everyone is super friendly and there is always a party and good food.
Residents won’t stop praising the quality of the food. Peruvians are passionate to an Italian degree over their ingredients and their cuisine. You simply won't eat better seafood anywhere.
Lima has more restaurants than any city outside of Tokyo,Paris, London and New York.
Haute cuisine is cheap enough. Visit a cevicheria or seafood restaurant, or chifa Chinese restaurant and you'll find good food for a small cost.
Lima is split into 30 districts,43 if you count the outside districts of the Lima province, so living options range from the densely populated, always-on areas to more residential and quiet spots.
Bohemian Barranco, located 13km south of the central Cercado de Lima, is one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods, famous for its preserved casonas, Spanish-colonial influenced houses. With ocean views, plenty of green space and lots of restaurants and cafes, it’s a favourite of artists, writers and musicians. Barranco also has surfer-friendly beaches and a yacht club for boaters.
Miraflores, 10km south of downtown, is often crowded with tourists but has much of the city’s upscale shopping, restaurants and nightlife, much of it in Larcomar, the 100-store mall and entertainment centre.
The city’s financial centre, San Isidro, 9km south of downtown and popular with the city’s politicians and celebrities, has an upscale residential feel. It’s home to the Lima Golf Club and famous Bosque El Olivar, where Spanish olive trees from the 17th Century still grow.
La Molina, 20km east of downtown, has large houses and numerous exclusive country clubs.
Tourists may hop the quick one-hour flight to Cusco to get to the famous Incan ruins, but plenty of other interesting destinations can be reached without ever stepping on a plane. Set in a mountain valley, Lunahuana, 184km south of Lima, attracts both locals and tourists alike for its white-water rafting along the Cañete River. The area also recently became the first in the Lima region to offer a pisco trail, which includes five nearby wineries.
Cieneguilla, just 40km east of downtown, and Marcahuasi, 20km south of downtown, are both easy spots for outdoor getaways with plenty of camping and hiking spots.
Other South American cities can be reached via direct flight, including Rio de Janerio in five hours and Buenos Aires in four hours. Central American cities like San Jose can also be reached in less than four hours.
Though the city is growing more expensive, especially in comparison to other cities in Peru, Lima is still much more affordable than cities in its fellow South American countries.
Lima is about 25% less expensive on average than Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires for food, housing and transportation, and about 60% less expensive than New York City in those categories.
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
PERU: Machu Picchu, Iquitos And The Amazon River
With limited time in Peru, we took the Hiram Bingham train from Cusco to Machu Picchu which helped with altitude sickness (Machu Picchu is actually at a lower elevation than Cusco). Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most iconic sites, filled with mystery and dramatic beauty. In all honesty, part of me was a bit fearful that we’d arrive and it would be a bit anticlimactic; so built up and just like every picture I’d seen. It wasn’t.
It was magical. The journey from the base town of Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu is breathtakingly beautiful and the park itself is an incredible experience. We had a tour guide take us through and point out the sites. While I’m not typically a tour guide person, I don’t think there’s any other way to see this place properly. There’s too much history and mysticism around Machu Picchu to see it without someone explaining the history and sacred-qualities of some of the sites. Incredible.
After our time in Machu Picchu, we headed to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we spent two nights in Urubamba. Perhaps the biggest surprise of our trip (we had no expectations or pre-conceived notions about the area), the Sacred Valley left us mesmerized.
Where we questioned the authenticity of people in Cusco from time to time, there was no questioning anything here. While there were other tourists, they were few and far between. We spent one of our most memorable days exploring a local market in Urubamba, buying nothing but taking everything in.
Our desire to experience a more authentic side of Peru was accomplished more than ever during our day in the Sacred Valley.
The Amazon River was the final piece of our honeymoon puzzle. We had experienced city life, Incan culture and Machu Picchu and were excited to experience the river. We started with a full day in Iquitos, the river town from which we were to depart on our three-day river cruise. The city was a totally different experience, home to an incredibly impoverished community.
The majority of visitors to the town were there to explore the Amazon or to participate in an ayahuasca retreat. We were part of the former group and boarded our Aqua Expeditions ship to begin exploring the region with 19 other passengers, ages 12 - 80. Our cruise gave us the perfect taste of the Amazon.
We spent days going out on excursions in the morning and evening, taking off on skiffs with small groups to explore deeper into the river. We swam in the Amazon (I know, sounds suspect, but it’s totally okay), went piranha fishing, trekked in the jungle with local guides and did a late-night excursion to spot caimans.
We bonded with the small group of other passengers on the boat, and sipped on red wine, exchanging stories with other guests while floating down the river. The cruise was bittersweet. It was an exciting new adventure that also marked the last days of our time in Peru.
Sure, we could have spent much more time in Peru but we left feeling fulfilled after our disparate adventures. In two short weeks, we had explored a region that was unlike any other place we had visited together. And no, Peru may not be the sexiest honeymoon destination, but those memories and those experiences are hard to beat. Watching the sunrise in Machu Picchu together? Well, that doesn’t get much better.
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
PERU: Chinese Visitors To Peru
The capital city, Lima, the country’s beach area and the famed folklore of Peru are some of the most popular attractions among Chinese visitors to the Inca nation.
"We should take advantage of the long-lasting friendship between these two nations, particularly now that the Asian Giant has money," says Teresa Joo Lamg, general manager at Peru-China Chamber of Commerce.
"Chinese vacationers spend money, are keen to explore the world and travel in groups," she told Peru’s official newspaper El Peruano.
To Chinese, Peru is a faraway nation on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. "So once they are in South America, they expect to find interesting places and shows."
"While in Cusco, they are prone to altitude sickness, and not everyone is able to avoid it," however, she explained such visitors like Lima.
A few year ago, Joo had the chance to join a delegation visiting Congress and the Government Palace. "They looked astonished! This caught their attention. People can visit the Great Hall of the People in China. They just like those kind of places."
Asian visitors also look for museums, but the beach is what is loved the most. China has a coastline; however, many cities are inland.
"Churches? They don’t like them very much, and dislike catacombs. Although they are interested in political topics, given the different systems."
Moreover, Chinese travelers take an interest in folklore. China has 56 different ethnic groups, who have preserved their dances and customs.
They usually buy crafted items, mainly alpaca wool scarves and sweaters.
"We should take advantage of the long-lasting friendship between these two nations, particularly now that the Asian Giant has money," says Teresa Joo Lamg, general manager at Peru-China Chamber of Commerce.
"Chinese vacationers spend money, are keen to explore the world and travel in groups," she told Peru’s official newspaper El Peruano.
To Chinese, Peru is a faraway nation on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. "So once they are in South America, they expect to find interesting places and shows."
"While in Cusco, they are prone to altitude sickness, and not everyone is able to avoid it," however, she explained such visitors like Lima.
A few year ago, Joo had the chance to join a delegation visiting Congress and the Government Palace. "They looked astonished! This caught their attention. People can visit the Great Hall of the People in China. They just like those kind of places."
Asian visitors also look for museums, but the beach is what is loved the most. China has a coastline; however, many cities are inland.
"Churches? They don’t like them very much, and dislike catacombs. Although they are interested in political topics, given the different systems."
Moreover, Chinese travelers take an interest in folklore. China has 56 different ethnic groups, who have preserved their dances and customs.
They usually buy crafted items, mainly alpaca wool scarves and sweaters.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
UNITED KINGDOM: British Airways To Fly Direct From London To Iran
British Airways will operate a six-times weekly service during the summer before moving to daily flights towards the end of the year, beginning July 14.
British Airways’ Tehran flights will be operated by a four-class Boeing 777 aircraft and depart from Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
British Airways CEO Willie Walsh has previously hinted at a recent conference in Dublin that the London-Tehran route would return:
“We are very interested in flying to Tehran and we are hopeful that it will form part of BA’s network in the very near future. We are actively looking at it as a destination.”
The move came a few weeks after the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany), came into force.
Based on the nuclear deal, reached in July 2015, all nuclear-related anti-Iran sanctions have been removed.
A British Airways spokeswoman said the company’s route network was regularly reviewed “to ensure that we operate to destinations with a strong demand from our customers”.
If the flights are introduced, it is thought that other Heathrow slots will be dropped to make way for the service, which was stopped in 2012.
British Airways head of network planning Neil Cottrell, said:
“Iran is a large and growing economy and Tehran is a brilliant business city so we are incredibly excited to be adding another gateway to the Middle East for our customers.
According to a British Airways spokesperson, the airline suspended flights in October 2012 when British Midland International (BMI) became part of British Airways and the route was “no longer commercially viable”.
British Airways has a long history of flying to the city and offered the first scheduled flights between London and Tehran in 1946.
Tehran is one of 14 new routes British Airways will be launching this year, which include San Jose, Costa Rica, San Jose, California and Lima in Peru.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
First Airline To Fly An Airbus A380 To Latin America
This winter, Air France is offering six weekly frequencies between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Mexico. Starting on 12 January 2016, three weekly flights are operated by Airbus A380, the Company’s largest super jumbo (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). The three other flights are operated by Boeing 777-300. From 27 March 2016, the A380 will fly between the two cities daily.
On board, customers have the option of travelling in four flight cabins ensuring optimum comfort – La Première, Business, Premium Economy and Economy.
“We are proud to be the first airline in the world to operate an Airbus A380 to Latin America. This is a strong sign reflecting the Air France-KLM Group’s commitment to promoting exchange between Mexico and the rest of the world. We are thus strengthening the Group’s presence in Mexico, which we have been serving for over 60 years, by increasing our capacity by 20% on the Paris-Mexico route. The A380 will also allow us to offer two new flight cabins on this route, La Première and Premium Economy, in an aim to offer our customers even greater choice”, stated Patrick Alexandre, Executive Vice President Commercial, Sales and Alliances Air France-KLM.
AIRBUS A380 FLIGHT SCHEDULE (IN LOCAL TIME) THROUGHOUT THE WINTER 2016 SEASON
AF438: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:30; arrives in Mexico at 18:40
AF439: leaves Mexico at 21:10, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 14:25.
Flights operated by A380 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12 January to 26 March 2016. Daily flights from 27 March 2016.
This Air France flight offer complements that of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operating up to 9 weekly frequencies by Boeing 747 between the Amsterdam-Schiphol hub and Mexico.
THE COMFORT OF AN A380
Boarding an Air France Airbus A380 always guarantees an exceptional trip. On board, the 516 passengers travel in perfect comfort in exceptionally spacious cabins. Two hundred and twenty windows fill the aircraft with natural light, and changing background lighting allows passengers to cross time zones fatigue-free. In addition, six bars are located throughout the aircraft, giving passengers the chance to meet up during the flight.
With cabin noise levels five decibels lower than industry standards, the A380 is a particularly quiet aircraft and features the latest entertainment and comfort technology. External images are retransmitted live throughout the flight from three cameras located on the front, underside and rear of the aircraft. Finally, the largest jet in Air France’s fleet is the first to include a dedicated space for art and culture.
For the winter 2015-2016 season, Air France’s ten Airbus A380s are flying to 8 destinations – Abidjan, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, Mexico, Miami, New York-JFK and Shanghai.
AIR FRANCE-KLM, EUROPEAN LEADER IN MEXICO AND IN THE REGION OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
This winter, the Air France-KLM Group is offering up to 21 weekly flights to Mexico from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, including seven frequencies operated by Aeroméxico from Paris to the Mexican capital that share codes with Air France.
Moreover, all Air France flights to Mexico also share codes with Aeroméxico, thereby providing passengers with a wide variety of connecting flight options throughout the domestic network of the Mexican airline within the country.
Air France also offers 4 weekly frequencies to Cancùn.
The leading airline in Central and South America and the Caribbean in terms of seats, Air France-KLM serves twenty-seven destinations* in the region, and offers over 200 flights a week from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol.
* Aruba, Bogota, Bonaire, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Cancún, Cali, Caracas, Cayenne, Curaçao, Fort-de-France, Guayaquil, Havana, Lima, Mexico, Montevideo, Panama, Paramaribo, Pointe à Pitre, Port-au- Prince, Punta Cana, Quito, Santo Domingo, Saint-Martin, Santiago de Chili, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro.
A MAJOR TRANSATLANTIC JOINT VENTURE WHICH ALSO COVERS FLIGHTS TO MEXICO
Air France-KLM is involved in a major transatlantic joint venture alongside Delta Air Lines and Alitalia. The partners share operation of over 250 transatlantic flights operated daily by the four airlines, which also covers flights to Mexico. With a fleet of 129 aircraft, this partnership represents 25% of global transatlantic capacity and will generate an expected 13 billion in annual revenue. It allows customers to benefit from the advantages of a huge network offering more frequent flights, competitive tariffs and standardised services across the Atlantic.
The Air France-KLM Group and Delta serve eighteen destinations in the United States from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington. In addition to these destinations, Delta offers a vast network of connecting flights to 300 North American destinations, including Mexico.
TWO EUROPEAN HUBS CONNECTED TO THE WORLD
The European hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol are connected daily thanks to 12 flight frequencies. The Air France and KLM network has been fully optimized to offer customers a choice of 316 destinations in 103 countries worldwide.
On board, customers have the option of travelling in four flight cabins ensuring optimum comfort – La Première, Business, Premium Economy and Economy.
“We are proud to be the first airline in the world to operate an Airbus A380 to Latin America. This is a strong sign reflecting the Air France-KLM Group’s commitment to promoting exchange between Mexico and the rest of the world. We are thus strengthening the Group’s presence in Mexico, which we have been serving for over 60 years, by increasing our capacity by 20% on the Paris-Mexico route. The A380 will also allow us to offer two new flight cabins on this route, La Première and Premium Economy, in an aim to offer our customers even greater choice”, stated Patrick Alexandre, Executive Vice President Commercial, Sales and Alliances Air France-KLM.
AIRBUS A380 FLIGHT SCHEDULE (IN LOCAL TIME) THROUGHOUT THE WINTER 2016 SEASON
AF438: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:30; arrives in Mexico at 18:40
AF439: leaves Mexico at 21:10, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 14:25.
Flights operated by A380 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12 January to 26 March 2016. Daily flights from 27 March 2016.
This Air France flight offer complements that of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operating up to 9 weekly frequencies by Boeing 747 between the Amsterdam-Schiphol hub and Mexico.
THE COMFORT OF AN A380
Boarding an Air France Airbus A380 always guarantees an exceptional trip. On board, the 516 passengers travel in perfect comfort in exceptionally spacious cabins. Two hundred and twenty windows fill the aircraft with natural light, and changing background lighting allows passengers to cross time zones fatigue-free. In addition, six bars are located throughout the aircraft, giving passengers the chance to meet up during the flight.
With cabin noise levels five decibels lower than industry standards, the A380 is a particularly quiet aircraft and features the latest entertainment and comfort technology. External images are retransmitted live throughout the flight from three cameras located on the front, underside and rear of the aircraft. Finally, the largest jet in Air France’s fleet is the first to include a dedicated space for art and culture.
For the winter 2015-2016 season, Air France’s ten Airbus A380s are flying to 8 destinations – Abidjan, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, Mexico, Miami, New York-JFK and Shanghai.
AIR FRANCE-KLM, EUROPEAN LEADER IN MEXICO AND IN THE REGION OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
This winter, the Air France-KLM Group is offering up to 21 weekly flights to Mexico from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, including seven frequencies operated by Aeroméxico from Paris to the Mexican capital that share codes with Air France.
Moreover, all Air France flights to Mexico also share codes with Aeroméxico, thereby providing passengers with a wide variety of connecting flight options throughout the domestic network of the Mexican airline within the country.
Air France also offers 4 weekly frequencies to Cancùn.
The leading airline in Central and South America and the Caribbean in terms of seats, Air France-KLM serves twenty-seven destinations* in the region, and offers over 200 flights a week from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol.
* Aruba, Bogota, Bonaire, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Cancún, Cali, Caracas, Cayenne, Curaçao, Fort-de-France, Guayaquil, Havana, Lima, Mexico, Montevideo, Panama, Paramaribo, Pointe à Pitre, Port-au- Prince, Punta Cana, Quito, Santo Domingo, Saint-Martin, Santiago de Chili, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro.
A MAJOR TRANSATLANTIC JOINT VENTURE WHICH ALSO COVERS FLIGHTS TO MEXICO
Air France-KLM is involved in a major transatlantic joint venture alongside Delta Air Lines and Alitalia. The partners share operation of over 250 transatlantic flights operated daily by the four airlines, which also covers flights to Mexico. With a fleet of 129 aircraft, this partnership represents 25% of global transatlantic capacity and will generate an expected 13 billion in annual revenue. It allows customers to benefit from the advantages of a huge network offering more frequent flights, competitive tariffs and standardised services across the Atlantic.
The Air France-KLM Group and Delta serve eighteen destinations in the United States from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington. In addition to these destinations, Delta offers a vast network of connecting flights to 300 North American destinations, including Mexico.
TWO EUROPEAN HUBS CONNECTED TO THE WORLD
The European hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol are connected daily thanks to 12 flight frequencies. The Air France and KLM network has been fully optimized to offer customers a choice of 316 destinations in 103 countries worldwide.
Saturday, 12 December 2015
BOLIVIA: Amaszonas Offers Flights To Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Amaszonas, the Bolivian private airline whose aim is to be come the best regional airline in South America, now offers a wide range of destinations within South America.
These destinations include Montevideo, Ciudad del Este, Asuncion, Iquique, Uyuni, Sucre, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, La Paz, Rurrenabaque, Rurrenabaque, Lima and Cusco.
Amaszonas offers to flights to see Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat and Rurrenabaque, the door to the greatest reserve of biodiversity in the Amazon.
Sunday, 22 November 2015
PERU: British Airways Adds Only Direct Flight From Gatwick To Lima
From Summer 2016 travellers will be able to fly direct to Lima, Peru’s capital courtesy of British Airways putting making this South American country more accessible.
The three times a week service in the summer months will operate a three-cabin British Airways Boeing 777, with the route starting from May 4, 2016, and offering holiday-makers and business travellers the only direct flights between London and Lima.
Year-round prices start from £765 for those flying in World Traveller, £1,185 in World Traveller Plus and £2,549 for those relaxing in fully-flat Club World seats, and all fares include taxes and charges.
Lynne Embleton, British Airways’ managing director at Gatwick said:
With the world-famous Inca Trail and the incredible citadel of Machu Picchu, there’s nowhere quite like Peru. Its rich cultural heritage make it one of the most popular places in South America to visit and explore.
It is great to be the only airline to offer direct services between London and Peru. Lima is a fantastic gateway to some of the most dramatic places to visit in South America and will also provide a new link for British business seeking to invest in Peru’s growing market.
Lima is the latest destination to have been launched by British Airways and follows hot on the heels of Costa Rica, which was announced as the airline’s latest new route from Gatwick earlier this month.
Other new holiday-friendly routes started this year from Gatwick by British Airways include Cagliari, Madeira and Seville, with flights due to start soon to Sharm El Sheikh, Valencia and Vienna.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
PERU: Lima Hotels Receive High Acclaim
Lima hotels demonstrated a “positive change” in the first half of 2015 according to a report published by HVS/HotelInvestment, reports Andina news agency.
The Peruvian capital was the only South American city given this recognition in the study entitled, “Market Pulse: South America.” The study publishes data on hotel performance in the region’s metropoli.
Lima achieved a “positive change” in the Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar) category, in other words, it reached high occupancy.
“Lima and Quito [are] leaders in occupancy. Both cities achieved levels close to 70% during the first quarter of 2015,” the report pointed out.
The report displayed positive rate variations for Lima, unlike any other South American city.
“With a slight upturn in the Peruvian economy, demand continued to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace, managing to surpass the growth in supply,” it reads.
The report listed the South American RevPar results as follows:
Lima: 1.6%
Bogota: -15.8%
Quito: -5.3%
Santiago: -9.8%
Rio de Janeiro: -40.7%
Sao Paulo: -27.9%
Montevideo: -6.2%
Buenos Aires: -2.7%
As demonstrated, HVS reported a decline “in occupancy in the rest of the analyzed markets.”
The results for the report are based on an extensive database composed by STR Global data internal records of HVS, HotelInvest and by third parties.
PERU: 13 Injured In Extortion Gang’s Grenade Attack At Lima Circus
A grenade attack at the La Paisana Jacinta circus show injured at least 13 in Lima on Tuesday night.
Authorities believe an extortion gang detonated the grenade at the circus tent on Proceres de la Independencia avenue in Lima’s San Juan de Lurigancho district.
Peruvian actor Enrique Espejo, who portrays the “Yuca” character on the La Paisana Jacinta television show, suffered minor injuries. Three of the most seriously injured suffered shrapnel wounds to the limbs.
“Inside the circus there is a lobby which is part of the tent. It looks like the explosion occurred there and so it affected the people who were closer to this public entrance area,” said an official with the fire department.
A private security guard from the area found a letter near the site of the explosion. The message was attributed to the local extortion gang, Los Malditos de Bayovar. The letter demands $15,700 from show producers and comedians Jorge Benavides and Alfredo Benavides.
In an interview on Peruvian television show Amor, Amor Amor, Jorge Benavides denied having received demands for extortion payments before the explosion.
“We have analyzed the issue because normally when there is extortion, the first thing they do is call. But here there was none of that. There were no threatening letters, just that explosion that scared all of us,” Benavides said.
Police have attributed the murder of two high school security guards to Los Malditos de Bayovar. They say they have arrested 40% of its members in the last two months. But they say the gang directed from leaders currently in Lima prisons.
The letter left at the scene of the crime also mentioned San Juan de Lurigancho district mayor Juan Navarro, calling him a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
The security guards’ murder plus another in which a high school principal was killed prompted Navarro to request the Peruvian military patrol the streets of San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima’s most populous district with over 1 million residents. Other Lima district mayors, including Callao mayor Felix Moreno, also requested a military presence to combat the extortion epidemic.
Last month interior minister Jose Luis Perez announced new government measures to restrict cellular phone use to combat extortion. In calling an anonymous cell phone account a “fundamental tool” for criminal organizations, the new regulations require purchasers of SIM cards to show photo identification and biometric data such as a photo, iris scan or fingerprints.
Peru’s congress voted to give President Ollanta Humala’s government limited decree powers, in part to pass measures to combat rising crime in Peru and, more specifically, extortion gangs.
El Comercio reports that a grenade costs $47 in Lima’s illicit markets. An average of 16 are seized every month in Peru. In May a grenade was detonated outside a Miraflores bank, and in June two grenades were left undetonated inside a San Juan de Lurigancho school.
The La Paisana Jacinta circus, which opened last Thursday, is a franchise extension of Jorge Benavides’ controversial television show, which several social organizations including the United Nations have called racist for its portrayal of indigenous women.
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
UNITED KINGDOM: British Airways Adds Seasonal Glasgow – Salzburg Flights
British Airways (London) will add weekly winter ski seasonal Airbus A319 service from Glasgow to Salzburg starting on December 12 per Airline Route.
BA is also adding Airbus A319 service from London (Gatwick) to Valencia starting on November 6 and to Porto on February 11, 2016.
In other news, British Airways on May 4, 2016 will resume the London (Gatwick) – Lima route with Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft. The restored route will operate three days a week.
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