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PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS WELCOMES 18 NEW MEMBER HOTELS

Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is delighted to announce 18 new member hotels that joined its global portfolio from September 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Ranging in style and setting from an iconic Cape Cod retreat to an eco-luxe hideaway on the Greek island of Santorini, each of these new member hotels and resorts provides local, personalized, and

Peru present at Travel DAZE 2020

Peru was virtually present at Travel DAZE 2020 with the participation of Mario Vargas, Trade Commissioner of PROMPERÚ for Australia and New Zealand alongside with Sarah Clark, Managing Director APAC of Intrepid Group. The session delved into Peru’s recovery plan from COVID-19 and why sustainable tourism is a key pillar of this.It is important to mention that the event received 1,947 unique

Machu Picchu reopens its doors to tourism

The sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the iconic Peruvian archaeological site, reopened its doors with a special ceremony that showed the numerous cultural expressions of the country. The event marks a milestone in the reactivation of the industry in our country, showing the world that given the permanent decline in COVID-19 cases and the implementation of protocols for this activity, we are prepared to

PROMPERÚ to promote sustainable tourism during the post-COVID-19 era

Being a global current and transversal to specialized tourism segments such as culture, nature, adventure, high-end and gastronomy, PROMPERÚ is promoting sustainable tourism experiences in every market with current promotional actions in order to position Peru as a destination committed to this trend. In this sense, experiences that have international recognition in the mentioned segments were

Ancash, snowcapped peaks and colorful lakes

Located north of the country's capital, Ancash has a very diverse geography from the northwest coast to the Andes Mountains of Peru, showcasing beaches, valleys, flora and fauna but the greatest attraction are the snowcapped peaks, the highest in the entire country and its impressive glacial lagoons that range from brilliant emerald color to the deepest turquoise.The Huascaran National Park is

Alternative trekking in Cusco

Ausangate trek is distinguished by the unique charm of its landscapes between lakes, hot springs, valleys with llamas and alpacas, wild vicuñas, canyons and snow-capped peaks. Ausangate is considered a sacred mountain and the origin of the water. Depending on the possible access, you can also visit the rainbow mountain, Vinicunca; this particular pigmentation is linked to the presence of minerals

Inti Raymi Festival in Peru

The Inti Raymi festival or the “Festival of the Sun” is one of the biggest celebrations in Peru and is one you do not want to miss. It has been celebrated for the last 600 years making it one of the most important dates on Cusco’s calendar. Held on the winter solstice every year to honour the sun god and pray for his return taking place at the Sacsayhuamán archaeological site, it is a sight

Machu Picchu is chosen as the best tourist destination in South America

The World Travel Awards for South America awarded Peru with four recognitions, including “Best Tourist Attraction”: Machu Picchu. It comes as the Inca sanctuary has just been reopened for tourism.The other awards for Peru were: “Best Cultural Destination”, “Best Green Destination” and “Best Cruise Destination”. The winners were announced at the Latin America Winners Days. The event, unlike other