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A delegation from the Province of Loja, Ecuador, visited the city of Cajamarca, Peru, with the objective to promote the 19th Fair Integration Border Binational international event to be held in Lhokseumawe Ecuador, from 3 to 19 next September.

The Ecuadorian delegation was composed of the Governor of the Province of Loja, Pablo Cabrera Ordóñez adviser Loja Prefecture, Dr. Luis Benitez Ortiz, Regional Director of the southern border of the Ministry of Tourism, Fabián Arias Altamirano and the judge Provincial Court of Justice of Loja, Paul Gonzales Carrion, who met with officials of the Regional Government of Cajamarca.

The Commission for the Promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (Promperú) reported that trout and other food products participate in the fair Peruvian Organic Expo 2010, held from 20 to 22 August in Sydney (Australia). This fair of organic products is the most important of Australia, and is one of the most recognized in Oceania.

Promperú reported that trout Peruvian exports between January and May this year, figures showed positive to reach 2.32 million dollars, representing an increase of 19.4 percent over the same period of 2009.

The National Superintendency of Tax Administration (Sunat) in Peru, launched in the imperial city of Cusco, a national awareness campaign for citizens to demand the delivery of proof of payment when making a sale or provide a service.

The aim of that campaign is to encourage taxpayers to provide proof of payment when making their business or providing a service. It also seeks to consumers, mostly tourists, domestic and foreign, also request receipts when making a purchase.

Colca Autonomous Authority and Annexes (Autocolca) reported that the Colca Valley, one of the most touristic places of Peru, which is located in the city of Arequipa, received in the first half of this year 63 000 889 tourists and foreign nationals, a figure which shows a significant growth compared to 56 000 971 registered in the same period in 2009.

It is stated that foreign tourists are most interested in the Colca Valley and its attractions, which represent over 80 percent of the visits. They reported that in the coming days start several campaigns to promote the area in other cities in this country to mark national holidays approach.

Venezuela is preparing to host two international events this year, so much so that 8 to 12 September will be held International Tourism Fair, which is known as the famous Fitven. It also will host the first International Fair of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America, ALBA.

To the minister responsible for tourism sector, Alejandro Fleming, both events will have presentations at area countries such as Ecuador, Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua, the country of Argentina to be the special guest.

The Mayor of the City of Machu Picchu, Edgar Miranda, reported that from this Thursday 01 July, beginning the week of the 3rd anniversary celebrations in which the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was declared a wonder of the world, indicated that the activities Festivities began with the hoisting of national flag and the flag of Cusco, and a contest among school bulletin boards in the industry.

For Friday, July 2 is planned to interscholastic competition dances and presentation of Latin American music, while on Saturday 3 July, will send the declaration of Machu Picchu as a wonder of the world.

The British ambassador in Peru, Catherine Nettleton, reported that Peruvian cuisine wins prestigious in the UK and Europe as Peruvian entrepreneurs make more efforts to open restaurants abroad and participate in food festivals worldwide, to promote its typical dishes.

The British ambassador said he expected more Peruvian restaurants to open in London, and currently there are only two well-known, but this is insufficient for the British demand.

The 110 km railway linking the city of Cusco to Machu Picchu historical sanctuary were completely cleared, so that from this July 1, will make the usual routes, with items from the stations of Cuzco and Ollantaytambo Poroy . They may also offer the service to 2 000 500 passengers every day, as they used to until about five months.

This railroad is reopened after heavy rains earlier this year passed in January, causing the rupture of the road on 100 points, was achieved in part to enable the circuit on 29 March. With the opening of the railway finally be able to operate fully, autovagones-ups: Inca Rail, which is allowed since October last year, and Andean Railways, to which only lacked the full stroke testing for authorization.

The National Chamber of Tourism of Peru, CANATUR, told the media that the XVII edition of the Peru Travel Mart, PTM 2010, will be held in Lima between 25 and 28 November. This event, which since 1987 has become the meeting point between the promoters of tourism in Peru and the largest wholesale tour operators in the world.

This year, organizers plan to receive 150 Tour Operators, mostly from Latin America, as well as representatives of specialized media, to show the strengths of some of the venues chosen, and then can be promoted and considered as the next destination to discover.

This June 24, the city of Cusco is the anniversary, this will be an opportunity for the staging of Inti Raymi to develop as each year on the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, for this purpose is estimated that about 150 000 people, including tourists domestic, foreign and local audiences attend this ceremony, considered the most solemn feast of the late great Inca Empire, this figure was announced by Miguel Zamora, general manager of the Municipal Festivities in Cusco (EMUFEC), organizer of event.

He explained that the total audience includes the public what you paid for a seat to see the festival as well as those who opt to climb a hill adjacent to the Esplanade to enjoy the Sacsahuaymán staging.

The Society of Public Welfare of the tourist city of Cusco in Peru, will launch June 30 the tourist circuit in the cemetery of La Almudena with a guided tour of this place, where the remains of characters from local history.

The inauguration coincides with the launch of the first book on the history and architectural value of the cemetery Cusco, by the chairman of the charity, Germain Alatrista Bustamante. The official indicated that a circuit will enhance the visit of tourists and contribute to regional development.

Yesterday in Quito, Ecuador, opened the Fair of Tourism and Environment 2010 United for tourism, which took place in the Exhibition and Convention Centre in the Middle of the World (Cemexpo) and runs until Sunday 16 May.

Today at 12:00, is scheduled a conference on community tourism and two panels on promotional tools and the future of tourism in Galapagos. Also, Friday is a day for the business round. There's different is looking for exhibitors around the different services.

Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, Martín Pérez and former Prime Minister and Member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Taro Aso, visited last weekend the city of Cusco and its attractions.

During his stay toured the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, the Cathedral of Cusco, the temple of Koricancha and could appreciate the historic center of Cusco.

The Delegation of Tourism City Cadiz City Council will go from 6 to May 9 of this to the 31st edition of the Tourism Fair 'Expovacaciones', held in Bilbao, it is one of the most important tourism fairs within taking place in this area, which is offered in both the visiting public as professionals a variety of destinations worldwide.

The Delegation of Tourism City Cadiz City Council attended the previous edition of this tourism fair in which 1259 people attended and informed of the offer and tourist resources of the city. The Municipal Tourism Delegation returns to attend this important annual tourist event in order to continue the line of promotion MEDET started with the Plan concerning the dissemination of the city of Cadiz and its tourism industry.

In a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Palace of Government, the chief of Peru, Alan Garcia Perez, made the official presentation of the festivals of the city of Cusco and the Inti Raymi ceremony of 2010, which are tourist attractions and activities cultural diffusion that are registered within the national holiday calendar, and this year expect to receive more than 12 thousand people of Peru and the world.

The presentation will represent the royal entourage headed by the Inca and the Coya and her royal court, where he accompanied the provincial mayor of Cusco, Luis Flores Garcia, among other authorities such as Congress and invited delegations Ocongate district, province of Quispicanchi, and Paucartambo province. Both presented the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Lord of Qoyllurrity.

The president of the Regional Government of Cusco, Hugo Gonzales Sayan, reported that a delegation of Spanish MPs recently visited the imperial city of Cusco and Machu Picchu, who took a good impression of Cusco by the security provided by these places after the rainy season .

The regional authority was confident that the Spanish parliament in your country to disseminate the positive aspects found in the Imperial City, and indirectly help to increase visits.

Workers of the National Institute of Culture (INC) from the resort city of Cusco found a wall of fine bill archaeological fortress of Sacsayhuaman when performing cleaning work lithic Illapa the bastion of the platform that collapsed because of the rains in late January.

Reynaldo Bustinza, head of the archaeological site, explained that this is a transmuro, which suggests that the bastion is a second construction phase, which would have been changed by the Incas and could be in the original design.

At a press conference during the second day of the 35th edition of Tianguis Turistico in Acapulco, it was reported that cultural promotion campaigns launched in order to promote Mexico and destinations in this country, this will be supported by the agencies.

The Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara, said this month that will tear out your strategies to publicize the attractions of Mexico for the national and international visitors. He stated that they will extend the contracts they have with the companies responsible for them, and said that in parallel will launch a new tender soon.

Peru Fashion Fair is not only attractive for its parade, also for the products they put on a showcase. Artisans and entrepreneurs from different regions of Peru offer domestic products for export with modern designs, the organizers reported that they are 60 associations of skilled hand-woven for export.

Junín Craftsmen were also present with "contemporary design" to be purchased by foreign customers. It offers all kinds of accessories, many made from alpaca fiber, and embellishments.

The Mexican capital in September this year will be the headquarters of the International Tourism Fair of the Americas (FITA), which aims to be the main event of the sector on the continent.

Organizers said he hoped the presence of more than 150 000 attended the event to be held from 23 September and they hope to generate business for $ 70 million.

Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, Martín Pérez, should that Peru is one of the top 10 countries worldwide in five categories in the field of tourism, including culture, art, natural beauty and archeology, this after attending a meeting Parliamentary League of Friendship Peru-Spain in the National Congress.

Perez explained that in art and culture, Peru ranks third worldwide and is also in a leading position in regard to natural beauty. The inclusion of Peru in the Top 10 is part of the survey "Country Brand Index, which ranks nations according to polls that are done with tourists returning to their home after visiting a particular tourist site.

The Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo, and Chairman of the National Administration of Tourism of the Republic of China, Shao Qiwei recently agreed to establish a permanent coordination mechanism to strengthen ties in tourism between the two nations.

At a meeting the Secretary of Tourism explained that Mexico has many attractions for Chinese tourists as are the magical towns, cities, world heritage site, colonial sites, archaeological sites and renowned beaches.

The Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Dircetur) from the city of Cusco prepared 13 thousand copies with content aimed at improving the quality of services provided to tourists who come to this hermoza city. The texts are aimed at hotels, travel agencies, restaurants, tour guides and tourist transport companies and will be distributed from next week.

The aim of these manuals, is to increase tourist flows and ensure that the service offered is of a high standard and complies with international standards. It was prepared by tour operators, universities and companies.

Una nueva edición de la feria turística gastronómica "Perú, mucho gusto", se desarrollará del 14 al 16 de mayo en el parque Perú de la ciudad de Tacna, en la que se espera la visita de cerca de cinco mil personas de su vecino país de Chile.

La feria gastronómica, es organizada por la Comisión de Promoción del Perú para la Exportación y el Turismo (Promperú), coloca en vitrina a Tacna y sus potencialidades a países vecinos, lo que permitirá atraer un mayor flujo turístico fronterizo.

U.S. actress Sandra Bullock will be the next Hollywood star to be invited by the Peruvian Government to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, as did Susan Sarandon earlier this month.
The recent winner of an Oscar as best actress for the film "The Blind Side" is practically unpunctual from the press shows in his country following the scandal of infidelity of her husband Jesse James has led to the end of the famous marriage. However, the Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Perez, announced yesterday during a visit to Panama that are "trying to establish contact with their representatives to form part of these renowned characters," looking to "attract Machu Picchu" Perú.21 published daily.

The Guatemalan Institute of Tourism-INGUAT in conjunction with the Ministry of Government ministries and four Vice begin the training course for new elements of the Tourist Security Unit of the National Civil Police, in order to train the police officers who provide tourist services.

The INGUAT committed to comprehensive care of tourists continues to strengthen interagency coordination with the Ministry of the Interior, with the aim of providing support to foreign visitors through the Tourist Safety Unit of the National Police.

Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, Martín Pérez, reported that sign a tourism cooperation agreement with the Dominican Republic in order to replicate their experience in order to increase visitor arrivals to this country. The statements came during the Forum of Peru and the Dominican Republican: Source Opportunities.

For his part, Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, Rhadames Martinez said that there is full readiness of his government to transfer this experience and start immediately. He said that there are hotel projects by $ 780 million to develop this year and 12 billion for the coming years, which accounts for the interest of investors in this country.

La Ruta Inka se ha difundido por todo el mundo gracias al internet que ha transmitido el llamado y por medio de los mismos expedicionarios que escriben crónicas, y socializan el asunto en sus círculos universitarios. Ruta Inka tiene como objetivo promocionar las culturas que se desarrollaron en el antiguo Tahuantinsuyo, al tiempo de promover relaciones de hermandad con otros pueblos indígenas de América, con el protagonismo de estudiantes de excelencia especialmente convocados de diversos países del mundo.

Este año se realizará la “Ruta Inka 2010 – Al encuentro de los Mayas”, entre el lunes 21 de junio y el lunes 30 de agosto del 2010. Para lo cual los, miembros de la asociación viajan al extranjero para pedir el apoyo y promoción de los países por donde recorrió el camino inca.

The next May in Panama City made the show The Americas Luxury Travel Expo (TALTExpo), invitation to generate more business related to that niche market in Latin America. In this regard the organizers said that there will be a participation of over 150 international exhibitors and operators of luxury tourism.

The event will be held from 12 to 15 May, the president of the organizing committee, said Carlos Cordova has officially invited government officials of tourism in the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, and added that there are only luxury fairs in Europe, Asia and North America, and this time they are opening the door to Latin America.

In Fortaleza Real Felipe in Callao will develop the biggest events of the Peruvian industry of fashion and decoration and PERU PERU FASHION GIFT SHOW from 28 to 30 April. This shows a most remarkable offer Peruvian textiles, apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, gifts and decor.

Fairs PERU PERU FASHION AND GIFT SHOW 2010 will receive more than seven thousand visitors, who appreciate the stand of 420 Peruvian companies will present the best of their products, a large percentage of exhibitors coming from the regions of the country, which adds value and innovation to the exportable supply.