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Brazil foresees a record turnover of US$ 1,819 million during Carnival

Brazil foresees a record turnover of US$ 1,819 million during Carnival Brazil foresees a record turnover of US$ 1,819 million during Carnival

Brazil expects to reach a turnover of 9,000 million reais (US$ 1,819 million) during the edition of the Carnival this year, which represents a record figure for the country, according to forecasts released this Monday by the employers’ association. Estimates for the most important party in the country grew by 10% compared to the previous […]

Vacations in Mar del Plata: a “lost season” for Argentines

Vacations in Mar del Plata: a “lost season” for Argentines Vacations in Mar del Plata: a “lost season” for Argentines

Light traffic and a half-empty city: that is the panorama in Mar del Plata, the main summer destination for Argentines. With 211% annual inflation and a strong salary depreciation, the season “she’s lost” for the merchants forks “a sadness” for the tourists. “On vacation you should be calm, have a good time. I’m not telling […]

The future of D’Artagnan castle at stake: museum or private residence?

The future of D’Artagnan castle at stake: museum or private residence? The future of D’Artagnan castle at stake: museum or private residence?

The castle of D’Artagnan, hero of the novel by Alexandre Dumas “The Three Musketeers”, Will it become a museum where the tourists or in the secondary residence of the president of a distribution giant? The suspense remains intact. Located in the village of Lupiac in Gers (southwest France), this castle, which saw the birth of […]

After new capacity at Machu Picchu, Mincetur hopes to close the year with 2.5 million tourists

After new capacity at Machu Picchu, Mincetur hopes to close the year with 2.5 million tourists After new capacity at Machu Picchu, Mincetur hopes to close the year with 2.5 million tourists

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Madeleine Burns, assured that the new capacity of Machu Picchu would allow it to close in 2023 with 2.5 million incoming tourists, higher than the 2 million initially projected. In dialogue with National Radio, the official stressed that her sector is making efforts to recover pre-pandemic levels of visitors to […]

Europe’s most emblematic churches struggle to accommodate worshipers and tourists

Europe’s most emblematic churches struggle to accommodate worshipers and tourists Europe’s most emblematic churches struggle to accommodate worshipers and tourists

A mass held recently on a Saturday afternoon at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família had all the hallmarks of a neighborhood church service, from prayers for sick and deceased members to congratulations on the name day of two congregation on the benches. It was the day of San Juan. But there were also security […]

Foreign tourists who enter Peru will no longer pay IGV

Foreign tourists who enter Peru will no longer pay IGV Foreign tourists who enter Peru will no longer pay IGV

In order to boost tourism, one of the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19, social conflicts and the climatic emergency, the Government has ordered that foreigners do not pay VAT during their stay in our country. The measure would come into effect from June or “a little before,” according to Luis Helguero, head of the […]

Walk like an Egyptian to discover the hidden gems of the pharaonic country

Walk like an Egyptian to discover the hidden gems of the pharaonic country Walk like an Egyptian to discover the hidden gems of the pharaonic country

Recovering the Egyptian cultural heritage and guiding tourists through its most hidden treasures are the main objectives of “Walk Like An Egyptian”, a tourism initiative that the young Asma Khattab launched eight years ago and which is currently a benchmark in the sector. Khattab created this company with the intention of offering something new to […]

Holy Week will mobilize more than 240,000 passengers through the Jorge Chávez

Holy Week will mobilize more than 240,000 passengers through the Jorge Chávez Holy Week will mobilize more than 240,000 passengers through the Jorge Chávez

The current recovery of the aviation sector is 84% ​​compared to pre-pandemic levels and, by the end of 2023, it is expected to exceed 20 million passengers on national and international flights, a figure very close to 2019 levels, reported Lima Airport Partners (LAP). In this regard, the consortium highlighted that parties such as the […]

U17 World Cup: US$2 million would have been raised by Peru only during the stay if they did not withdraw the venue of the event

U17 World Cup: US$2 million would have been raised by Peru only during the stay if they did not withdraw the venue of the event U17 World Cup: US$2 million would have been raised by Peru only during the stay if they did not withdraw the venue of the event

Double loss. A few days ago it was learned that FIFA decided to withdraw the headquarters of the Under 17 World Cup from Peru. sporting event It had been declared of national interest in May 2022, during the government of Pedro Castillo. However, the arguments of the highest governing body of world football weighed more: […]

How much does an American tourist who arrives in Peru spend on vacation?

How much does an American tourist who arrives in Peru spend on vacation? How much does an American tourist who arrives in Peru spend on vacation?

In order that the tourist companies improve their business strategies for the reactivation of the sectorthe Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (Promperú) conducted a study of foreign tourist profile 2022to know in depth what type of travelers visit our country, what destinations and activities they prioritize, as well as the […]