Peru: Receptive tourism up by 7%, to generate US$3.50 billion in 2015

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 Lima, Dec. 10. Peru's receptive tourism will expand by 7%, generate incomes worth US$3.50 billion and experience a significant recovery by year-end, National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) Chairman Jorge Jochamowitz reported.

"This will be a remarkable recovery compared to the scarce 1.7% growth recorded in 2014. Progress was possible thanks to the number of attendees to the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)," he affirmed.

Likewise, the Canatur officer estimated this figure may climb to 8% next year, supported by the upcoming APEC event to be held in Lima on November 17th-19th, 2016.

"However, a slight stagnation in 2016 is expected to occur due to the Dollar rise, El Niño climate phenomenon's presence and tourism market crisis expected to hit our country given the upcoming Rio Olympic Games (Brazil)," he noted.

Nonetheless, he said tourism should remain as the country's third foreign-currency generating sector.

Domestic tourism

According to Jochamowitz, domestic tourism will expand by 9% (41.3 million trips) in 2015, noting that 37.9 million trips took place the year before. 

"The average domestic tourist, a youngster, usually spends S/.400 (about US$119 million) per trip. They [young people] are boosting a new trip culture across the national territory," he told.

Peru Travel Mart 2016, Peru and Regions

On the other hand, the Canatur Chairman confirmed the 23rd Peru Travel Mart 2016 (PTM 2016) will take place at Lima's 27 de Enero Convention Center on May 13th-16th.

Jochamowitz forecasted this new edition will gather a total of 150 international buyers from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin American countries. 

Peru Travel Mart is a professional event, which provides the opportunity to build a greater knowledge of Peru, as a tourist destination, as well as a country to make business appointments with entrepreneurs arriving from overseas.

BBC to promote Peru's La Leche River Valley tourist attractions

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 Chiclayo (Lambayeque region), Dec. 09. La Leche River Valley's tourist attractions, among which Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary stands out, will be promoted in foreign countries thanks to United Kingdom's BBC network, it was announced.

Following studies conducted by the Peruvian Spectacled Bears Conservation Society (SBC) —which were led by biologist Robin Appleton along with a Peruvian-Canadian and American group— a BBC team arrived in the area to film these animals’ habitat and the territory's richness concerning natural and cultural values, Sican National Museum Director Carlo Elera affirmed.

"The BBC team stayed in the area for some time; some months have passed, and they are already working on the edition. The documentary will be introduced worldwide. They [team members] have been truly fascinated, since they did not expect to find a fauna such as this one [...],” he told Andina news agency.

According to studies conducted by researchers, spectacled bears are a representative population living in the equatorial dry forests’ wetlands.

These animals are associated with a series of mountains and petroglyphs. "Such animals were highly-valued by ancient Peruvians, who settled in the area," the archaeologist indicated.

This British project will be released in mid-2016. "It’s sort of like a special on the planet's unexplored corners, which is very popular in Europe," he told.

"It means Batangrande [archaeological area] and La Leche Basin will be promoted worldwide; thus, this part of the country will draw interest," he finally stated.

Channing Tatum's trip to Peru

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 Lima, Nov. 25. The arrival of US actor Channing Tatum in Peru is comprised in the series of efforts undertaken by the artist as medicinal plants Ambassador for the Runa Foundation.

As a non-profit, Runa Foundation sees beyond supply chains and brings together the resources needed to create markets that, at their core, benefit farming families and the forest.

The actor currently pays a visit to rainforest Tarapoto city.

According to international news sites, his plans comprise setting up a research center in alliance with the Shipibo community in the near future.

Tatum seems to be comfortable around fans. Photos of him standing next to locals were posted online.

The actor is expected to stay in Lima for seven days.

30 new species of wild flora identified in Manu National Park, Peru

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 Lima, Oct. 28. A total of 30 wild flora species were discovered at Manu National Park by a group of scientists with the support of Peruvian state-run National Service of Natural Protected Areas (Sernanp).

This remarkable finding, published in the “Annotated list of trees and associated species, typical of montane forests in southern Peru: the importance of continuing gathering,” shows the high level of biodiversity in Andean cloud forests of Peru. 

The preliminary list of tree and associated species was carried out in 21 permanent observation plots and contiguous exploration areas since 2003, located between 800 and 3,625 meters above sea level.

The study was conducted by Aberg—Andes Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Group, with the support of Sernanp, through its Manu National Park Department.

Some 1,108 tree species were found within 20 kilometers of Manu biosphere, including tree ferns, palms and lianas. 43% of the recorded species are new to the region of Cusco, while 15 specimens are new records for the Peruvian wild flora.

This research seeks to analyze biodiversity patterns, distribution of species and ecosystem function based on time and space, as well as climate change effects in the Andean-Amazon ecosystem.

Peru nominated for World Travel Awards 2015

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 Lima, Oct. 28. Once again, Peru could claim more World Travel Awards (WTA).

For 2015, the country has been nominated in the following categories: World's Leading Culinary Destination, Leading Green Destination, Leading City Break Destination (Lima), Leading Tourist Attraction, Leading Tourist Board and Leading Tourism Authority Website, among others.

In this sense, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Magali Silva requested Peruvians to cast a vote to support Peruvian nominees thru October 31, 2015.

It must be noted 'City Break destination' is a booming category. Nominees are metropolis offering travelers a cosmopolitan and modern weekend getaway filled with alternatives, such as an exquisite gastronomy.

She also highlighted the fact that government-run peru.travel website is nominated in the Leading Tourism Authority Website category. Likewise, Peru’s Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (Promperu) could become the world’s best tourism office.

Peru.travel is available in several languages, such as English, Portuguese, Italian, French, German and Japanese. It aims to position our country among the world’s top destinations.

Official information for tourists is offered by logging on to the website. Thus, it serves as guide for travelers.

Recently, during the WTA regional edition -held in Bogota (Colombia)- Peru was declared South America’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Cultural Destination.

Segura: WBG/IMF Annual Meetings broke attendance record in Lima

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 Lima, Oct. 06. The Annual Meetings of the WBG and the IMF currently underway in Lima broke records of attendance by registering over 12,000 attendees, Peru’s Economy and Finance Minister Alonso Segura stated.

After participating at the Capital Markets, Banking & Finance Day 2015, Segura said he expects Peru will project a good image as host country.

The attendance record has exceeded that of Japan's. "We have exceeded 12,000 registered participants. I think it will be a great success, and this is an opportunity to promote what Peru has to offer," Segura expressed.

During the meeting a discussion on economic issues will be held, which could draw interest from everyone since topics are relevant to the world economy.

“Issues deemed relevant to Latin America and Peru, which have an impact on Peruvian citizens, will be addressed. Every authority, high level personality will arrive for the event in the following days. The activities will increase between today and tomorrow,” he added.

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Published: 06/10/2015

Peru: IMF Lagarde visits Machu Picchu

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   Cusco (Cusco region), Oct. 05. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde arrived this is morning at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, declared one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.

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 Cusco (Cusco region), Oct. 05. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde arrived this is morning at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, declared one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.

The aforementioned citadel is located in the Urubamba province.

Likewise, the IMF officer visited Ollantaytambo ancient site located in the district under the same, Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) confirmed.

The IMF Managing Director, who arrived in Cusco the day before, toured around a Pisac-based handicraft market and archaeological site along with Peruvian Economy and Finance Minister Alonso Segura.

She witnessed the craftsmen's works and contemplated several clothes, as well as handicrafts at the market.

Lagarde will participate at the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be held in Lima on October 5-12.