En Español Explore how Peru is leveraging its tourism sector’s development as a growth driver for the rest of the economy. Our new Growth & Recovery video, produced in partnership with the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (Promperu), analyses the emergence of new drivers of growth and investment within Peru’s tourism sector. Attracted by a business-friendly
As visitor numbers at Machu Picchu reach saturation, Peru is working to attract travellers with offerings beyond its most-popular site. Indeed, the goal of the Peru Travel Mart industry fair in May 2019 is to strengthen the country’s position as an adventure and nature tourism destination, while driving the development of segments such as corporate meetings and events. “From a promotional…
While Peru’s rich and diverse cuisine continues to attract visitors, demonstrated by a range of quality eateries in Lima and the proliferation of Peruvian restaurants around the world, Machu Picchu remains the number-one attraction for visitors. Named the “World’s Leading Tourist Attraction” for 2018, the historical site is seeing faster-growing tourist rates than the country overall. Herein…
Interview:Eduardo Ibarra How has recent performance shaped future plans for the hospitality industry? EDUARDO IBARRA: The hospitality sector in Peru has enormous potential. It has shown some significant growth rates in past years, consistently exceeding GDP expansion. This is a direct result of the sector’s long-term vision, which encompasses business opportunities in both the real estate…
Famous for the Machu Picchu archaeological site and its rich gastronomic history, Peru is one of the fast-growing tourist destinations on the planet. Having won the “World’s Leading Culinary Destination” title for the seventh consecutive year at the World Travel Awards in December 2018, the country was also named the “World’s Leading Cultural Destination” for the first time at the…
Despite a challenging external environment, Peru’s annual average GDP growth has exceeded 5% over the last decade. However, the economy suffered in 2017 as a result of further damage inflicted by El Niño, and inflation averages approximately 3.25% per year. Economic growth began to recover in 2018, with GDP expanding by 4.1%, though this is expected to moderate to 3.7% in 2019 and 2020. While P
In this Global Platform video, Gastón Acurio, Peruvian Chef, talks about the evolution and prospects of Peruvian gastronomy, and its role in driving the economy and the country’s presence on the global stage. A unique blend of various cultures, Peruvian cuisine is finding its place among major cities across the world and has helped to promote the capital city of Lima as a top tourist destination.
Virgilio Martínez : Interview What factors have contributed to the global recognition of Peruvian gastronomy? VIRGILIO MARTÍNEZ: Peru was one of the first countries in Latin America to integrate gastronomy, identity and culture, which was achieved thanks in part to Mistura, Latin America’s most important gastronomy fair, celebrated annually since 2007. Peruvian cuisine gained global recognition…