https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/promperu/ Promperu News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:44:45+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fitur-2025-elisabeth-hakim-european-market-executive-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fitur-2025-elisabeth-hakim-european-market-executive-promperu/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:36:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-amora-carbajal-executive-director-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-amora-carbajal-executive-director-promperu/ Peru has been hard hit by Covid-19, but with cases now falling and vaccination rates picking up, thoughts are turning to the reopening of the tourism sector. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Amora Carbajal, executive director with tourist board Promperú, about how the country plans to bounce back from the most challenging of years Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:07:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-maria-del-sol-velasquez-tourism-director-pro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-maria-del-sol-velasquez-tourism-director-pro/ As the tourism industry in South America begins to take its first steps into the post-Covid-19 world, Breaking Travel News here chats with Maria del Sol Velasquez, tourism director of PromPeru, to find out what might be different as travellers return Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:40:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/promperu-launches-post-coronavirus-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/promperu-launches-post-coronavirus-campaign/ The official travel social accounts of the Peruvian tourist board will post the video to reactivate tourism, one of the sectors most affected in the country by this pandemic. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:04:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-cuisine-with-a-cause-in-peru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-cuisine-with-a-cause-in-peru/ Recognised as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination by voters at the World Travel Awards, Peruvian gastronomy not only means talking about food, but also about the dedication of its stakeholders. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more Thu, 28 Nov 2019 18:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sandra-doig-deputy-director-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sandra-doig-deputy-director-promperu/ Having taken the title of World’s Leading Culinary Destination for the past seven years at the World Travel Awards, food tops the agenda as Breaking Travel News speaks to Sandra Doig, deputy director of PromPeru, during World Travel Market in London. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:32:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rosario-pajuelo-escobar-trade-tourism-investment-office-peru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rosario-pajuelo-escobar-trade-tourism-investment-office-peru/ Picking up the trophies for World’s Leading Cultural Destination and World’s Leading Tourist Attraction for Machu Picchu, Rosario Pajuelo Escobar from the Peru Trade, Tourism & Investment Office in Belgium, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have taken the prestigious honours. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:43:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/elisabeth-hakim-marketing-coordinator-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/elisabeth-hakim-marketing-coordinator-promperu/ Having been selected as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year, Elisabeth Hakim, marketing coordinator at PromPeru, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have taken the honour. Speaking at World Travel Market in London she also tells us how important the UK is as a source market for the Latin American destination. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:48:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/renzo-benavente-commercial-officer-for-peru-in-ecuador-promperu-spanish/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/renzo-benavente-commercial-officer-for-peru-in-ecuador-promperu-spanish/ Renzo Benavente from the Commercial Office of Perú in Ecuador speaks to Breaking Travel News as he picks up the trophies for South America’s Leading Culinary Destination, South America’s Leading Cultural Destination and South America’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:53:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-the-peruvian-cuisine-taking-over-the-worl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-the-peruvian-cuisine-taking-over-the-worl/ Peruvian cuisine is a wonderful mix of unique ingredients and exciting flavours, all weaved together into all sorts of colourful creativity. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:50:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peruvian-food-conquers-the-globe-and-the-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peruvian-food-conquers-the-globe-and-the-world-travel-awards/ Peru has been chosen as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year. At the same time, Machu Picchu has been recognised as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction by voters at the World Travel Awards. Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/elizabeth-hakim-senior-uk-markets-coordinator-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/elizabeth-hakim-senior-uk-markets-coordinator-promperu/ Breaking Travel News talks to Elizabeth Hakim, senior UK markets coordinator, PromPerú, at World Travel Market in London. With concern growing about ‘over-tourism’ she tells why a licence system has been introduced at Machu Picchu, while also explaining that there is much more to the destination that just adventure travel. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:15:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peru-earns-29-nominations-for-world-travel-awards-grand-final-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peru-earns-29-nominations-for-world-travel-awards-grand-final-2017/ South American tourism hotspot Peru has been nominated in 29 categories in the global edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards Grand Final will take place at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam on December 10th. Sat, 07 Oct 2017 08:49:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peru-to-release-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-tickets-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peru-to-release-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-tickets-in-october/ Permits to trek Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2018 are being released four months early, October 1st. Peru’s ministry of culture issue 500 permits a day for the four-day hike with 200 being issued to tourists and the other 300 reserved for cooks, porters and guides. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:29:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/maria-del-carmen-de-zamora-reparaz-recognised-by-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/maria-del-carmen-de-zamora-reparaz-recognised-by-world-travel-awards/ María del Carmen de Zamora Reparaz, who has held the position of deputy minister of tourism at the Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism in Peru since 2014, was on Friday recognised with the title of South America’s Leading Travel Personality by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News traces her remarkable career. Mon, 04 Jul 2016 11:05:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-leads-winners-at-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/quito-leads-winners-at-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony1/ Quito Tourism has led winners at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016, taking the title of Latin America’s Leading Destination for the fourth consecutive year. Also among the winners at the red carpet event hosted by Swissôtel Lima was PromPerú, recognised by World Travel Awards voters as South America’s Leading Tourist Board for the first time. Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-lands-in-lima-ahead-of-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-lands-in-lima-ahead-of-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ Peruvian capital Lima is beginning the final preparations for the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016. The event will take place at Swissôtel Lima on Friday, July 1st. Hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry will attend the red carpet ceremony, with the best among them recognised with the prestigious World Travel Awards trophies. Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:25:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-to-welcome-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-to-lima/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-to-welcome-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-to-lima/ Peruvian capital Lima is set to host the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony for the second time. As Destination Partner for the event, PromPerú, the official tourism body of the Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism of Peru, will welcome industry leaders from across the continent to Swissôtel Lima on July 1st, 2016. Fri, 27 May 2016 08:12:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-worldwide-expands-in-peru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-worldwide-expands-in-peru/ Hilton Worldwide will more than double its presence in Peru over the next three years with the development of seven new properties across four brands: Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton. These new deals underscore the company’s rapid growth and momentum in Latin America, where Hilton Worldwide has been aggressively expanding, now with more than 90 hotels and 15,500 rooms open and welcoming guests across the region. Sat, 14 May 2016 10:29:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-lima-to-host-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-lima-to-host-world-travel-awards-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2016/ Swissôtel Lima has been unveiled as the host for the upcoming World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016. The event will take place in the Peruvian capital on July 1st, with hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region expected to be in attendance. Tue, 10 May 2016 09:04:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-claims-culinary-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-claims-culinary-title-at-world-travel-awards/ PromPeru, the trade, tourism and investment office of Peru in the United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce that Peru won the title of World’s Leading Culinary Destination at the World Travel Awards 2013. Peru’s eclectic cuisine has earned acknowledgement as one of the world’s finest and is proud to take home the award for the second year in a row, having beaten beat off Australia, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and the United States of America. Tue, 03 Dec 2013 13:28:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-showcases-culinary-delights-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-showcases-culinary-delights-at-world-travel-awards/ PromPeru, the trade, tourism and investment office of Peru, has announce Peru has been nominated for the title of World’s Leading Culinary Destination at the World Travel Awards 2013. They are firm favourites, having been the victors last year, but need to beat off stiff competition from Australia, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and the USA. Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:39:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/jorge-chavez-international-airport-takes-world-travel-awards-crown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/jorge-chavez-international-airport-takes-world-travel-awards-crown/ Jorge Chávez International Airport in Peru has experienced rapid growth over the past 12 years thanks to a concession agreement with the local government. As a result, JCIA is now widely recognised as a secure and efficient air terminal, last year welcoming 13 million passengers. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:14:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peruvian-culinary-excellence-recognised-by-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peruvian-culinary-excellence-recognised-by-world-travel-awards/ Peru has been recognised as the South America’s Leading Culinary Destination for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony, hosted in Lima. PromPerú, the Peruvian tourism board, also won the award of South America’s Leading Tourist Board for the third consecutive year. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:37:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/culinary-capital-of-latin-america-peru-prepares-for-glittering-world-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/culinary-capital-of-latin-america-peru-prepares-for-glittering-world-travel/ World Travel Awards, regarded worldwide as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, has arrived in exotic Lima, Peru, where it will host the annual South & Central America Gala Ceremony today. The gala evening will be held at the fabulous Huaca Pucllana temple, allowing capital Lima to reveal not only its ancient mystique and charm, but also its world renowned cuisine. Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:04:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-maria-del-carmen-de-reparaz-director-of-tour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-maria-del-carmen-de-reparaz-director-of-tour/ Lima, capital of Peru, will welcome the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony this weekend, capping the destination’s rise as a tourism superpower. Here Breaking Travel News chats with María del Carmen de Reparaz, director of tourism promotion, PromPeru, to discuss the secrets behind the country’s success. Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:47:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/exporting-peru-to-the-world-road-show-to-visit-middle-east-and-europe1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/exporting-peru-to-the-world-road-show-to-visit-middle-east-and-europe1/ Peru, one of the world’s fastest growing emerging economies, will next week embark on a major international road show with the goal of promoting greater inward investment from foreign markets. The tour will see a 35 strong Peruvian delegation led by senior government ministers and business executives from the worlds of politics, banking and commerce, visit the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Frankfurt and London.  Fri, 24 May 2013 07:37:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alvaro-silva-santisteban-director-trade-investment-office-peru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alvaro-silva-santisteban-director-trade-investment-office-peru/ Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, director, Trade & Investment Office, Peru, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:53:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alvaro-silva-santisteban-director-peruvian-ministry-of-foreign-trade-touris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/alvaro-silva-santisteban-director-peruvian-ministry-of-foreign-trade-touris/ Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, director, Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism, speaks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market 2013. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-arrives-at-arabian-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-arrives-at-arabian-travel-market/ PromPeru, the trade, tourism and investment office of Peru in Dubai will be present for the first time at ATM with a National Pavilion. Peru is ranked among the world’s ten most preferred destinations according to Ernst & Young, and Peru’s ministry of foreign trade and tourism has said that they expect a nine to ten percent increase in visitor arrivals in 2013. Mon, 06 May 2013 09:03:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/world-travel-awards-to-celebrate-south-america-gala-ceremony-in-lima/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/world-travel-awards-to-celebrate-south-america-gala-ceremony-in-lima/ World Travel Awards has confirmed the host for its annual South & Central America Gala Ceremony will be Lima, Peru. Regarded as the premier global awards ceremony programme for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, the World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony will see entrants from across South America competing in over 35 categories. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:56:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/liz-chuecas-gatty-special-projects-coordinator-promperu-at-world-travel-awa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/liz-chuecas-gatty-special-projects-coordinator-promperu-at-world-travel-awa/ Liz Chuecas Gatty, special projects coordinator, PromPeru, speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards 2012 Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Delhi, India. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:26:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mariella-soldi-director-of-country-image-promperu-at-world-travel-awards-gr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mariella-soldi-director-of-country-image-promperu-at-world-travel-awards-gr/ Mariella Soldi, director of country image, PromPeru, speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards 2012 Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Delhi, India. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:56:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peru-takes-leading-culinary-destination-crown-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/peru-takes-leading-culinary-destination-crown-at-world-travel-awards/ Peru has won out against stiff competition to be voted the World’s Leading Culinary Destination at the star-studded World Travel Awards Grand Final. The event, held in New Delhi, India, saw the South American country fight off competition from notable foodie destinations such as France, China, Italy, Spain and Thailand to claim the culinary crown. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:01:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-launches-new-marketing-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promperu-launches-new-marketing-campaign/ PromPerú has marked a new era in the history of its advertising with the release of its latest international campaign featuring a series of Hollywood-style film trailers designed to appeal to high-end travellers and showcase Peru’s luxury offering. While much of the campaign looks to showcase Peru’s diverse pre-Inca cultures, a key aim is to also change the perception of the country’s infrastructure and services, illustrating the variety of high quality luxury tourism offerings available. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:19:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/liz-chuecas-special-projects-director-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/liz-chuecas-special-projects-director-promperu/ Liz Chuecas, special projects director, PromPeru at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:36:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-group-appointed-to-boost-promperu-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-group-appointed-to-boost-promperu-in-uk/ Peru visitor’s bureau, PromPerú, is to invest heavily in travel trade initiatives as it looks to build on the momentum of the 100th anniversary of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu. In the UK, the Brighter Group has been appointed to raise the profile to the trade based on its experience in effectively positioning destinations with iconic attractions.  Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:42:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/elisabeth-hakim-tourism-coordinator-for-north-america-and-the-uk-promperu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/elisabeth-hakim-tourism-coordinator-for-north-america-and-the-uk-promperu/ Elisabeth Hakim, Tourism Coordinator for North America and the UK, PromPeru Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:36:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/machu-picchu-set-to-reopen-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/machu-picchu-set-to-reopen-in-april/ The Inca ruins site at Machu Picchu is set to reopen to international visitors on April 1st, following a closure of two months following flooding. Speaking at ITB Berlin, officials from PromPeru confirmed the reopening following repairs to rail links to the site which were damaged earlier this year. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:47:45 +0000