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Launch campaign to recover tourism in Cusco

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:30:00

The Peruvian government launched a tourism incentive to the city of Cusco, the same consisting of 50% reduction in prices as a measure to offset the decline in the influx of foreign visitors due to the inaccessibility of the Inca citadel of Machu Pichu, which is the main tourist attraction in Peru.

Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Perez, the campaign must be directed first to domestic tourists, then to American tourists, and a third stage to visitors from around the world.

Chan Chan archaeological complex opens its doors to tourists

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:00:00

It was recently reopened to tourism, the archaeological complex of Chan Chan, in the Peruvian city of Trujillo, after having been closed for more than 24 hours because of heavy rains that presented in this city, this information was provided by the director of the National Institute of Culture (INC) in La Libertad, Enrique Maura Sanchez.

INC Technical, conducted an inspection of the area providing the removal of plastic covering some original walls so that the sunshine will help dry them. It also requires that for the next week plans to visit 500 tourists a boat international on 19 February.

Spanish fashion to the conquest of Mexico

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:20:00

Fashion Spain Mexico (MEM) is maintained by Avantage MEM, is a company created in Mexico by the Spanish company Avantage Preu as a platform for the dissemination of Spanish design with a permanent presence in Mexico, whose goal is to help Spanish companies, especially the textiles and accessories, at its input, knowledge, implementation and consolidation in the Mexican market.

MEM is located in the prestigious Polanco neighborhood where they gather the most relevant brands in the world of fashion. Its headquarters are in California-style landmark house built around 1940 colonial and cataloged by the National Mexican Fine Arts (INBA).

Argentina and Brazil give support to revive tourism to Cusco

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:00

The ambassadors of Brazil and Argentina, Jorge Taunai and Dario Alessandro, recently pledged to cooperate with Peru to revive tourism to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, after the emergency in that area registered by the rains. The diplomats reaffirmed their position that Machu Picchu is always cultural heritage of mankind and one of the top tourist destinations in Latin America.

In an interview with national media, the ambassador of Argentina, said that overcoming the emergency, other countries in the region should preserve the cultural wealth of the continent.

Reactivate tourism in Cusco

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:50:00

After the overflow caused rivers in Cusco and the damage to different pathways toward the citadel of Machu Picchu, make this attractive access this restricted for some time, for this reason, the national daily "El Comercio" organized a round table attended by Mara Seminario, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fernando Puga, president of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) Guidino Romulus, general manager of Trans-Andean Railway SA, Jose Koechlin, president of the Society for Hotels in Peru; and Luis Castaneda, a specialist in management of monuments and museums.

In the interview, explained they have been working on two fronts of the railway line: the northern access (including the path-Piscacucho Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Hydro) and the other, ranging from Piscacucho to Machu Picchu. "The first he must finish in about 10 days.

Promoted fortress of Sacsayhuaman in Cusco

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:40:00

The president of the Regional Government of Cusco, Hugo Gonzales Sayan, reported that at the moment there is no access to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, after the collapse of the railway due to rain, so the Commission for the Promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (PromPeru) promote other tourist attractions in the city of Cusco, as the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and Moray.

In addition, the regional president said he is coordinating with the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Martin Perez, in order to promote tourism through PromPerÃº.

Machu Picchu is in perfect condition

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:59:26

"Machu Picchu is in perfect condition," "We are confident that the million tourists come to Peru come home when the rains pass, optimist said Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Marin Perez. Intact. Minister Martin Perez confirmed that Machu Picchu was not affected by the rains.

From Intipunku area to the House of the Guardian, "Machu Picchu is in perfect condition" as found this afternoon at the Inca citadel Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Perez, who also was optimistic

Shall state its potential for business tourism in IMEX 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:40:00

In the next edition of the International Fair IMEX 2010, based in Frankfurt (Germany), Cuba will present the potential for tourism and incentive travel events, this event will run from 25 to 27 May this year.

They reported that in the event Cuba show housing capacities that support this form, including those provided by the BarcelÃ³ Havana City, which is located near the Convention Palace Complex Havana institution industry leader in Congress country.

Book Fair, Reading and Cultural Industries of Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca will be held on April 26 to May 2

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:30:00

The eighth edition of the Book Fair, Reading and Cultural Industries of Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca will be held on April 26 to May 2. Book presentations, meetings with authors, exhibitions, courses, seminars, discussion forums, workshops, magic and storytelling are some of the activities in this edition of the Fair, which is establishing itself as one of the most significant cultural events of the region.

In 2009 the overall turnover exceeded 500 thousand euros and the Government of Castilla-La Mancha wishes to take this event to show support to the publishing world, especially to SMEs for their important role as generators of employment and wealth in the region.

Queen of Spain visited Peruvian stand at FITUR

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:30:00

The kings of Spain, Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visited the booth at the Thirty Peruvian edition of the International Tourism Fair, which opened Wednesday. During his visit the ambassador of Peru in Spain, Jaime Caceres Sayan, was a monarch.

The king commented on the good memories and excellent image they have of Peru. The visit took place after the inauguration by King Juan Carlos of FITUR, meeting being held through Sunday at the Madrid trade fair ground that bears his name.