The Americas Tourism

Featuring many attractions, from the iconic Machu Picchu to the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean shores to the Amazonian forest, the tourist offering in Peru is rich and diverse, complemented by its internationally renowned cuisine and rich Inca heritage.

An increasing number of tourists as well as large-scale events scheduled for the coming years is spurring significant investment across the hotel industry, as Peru prepares to meet rising demand. Growth prospects are attracting investment from international and local investors alike, generating alliances between the two. Meanwhile, the government is continuing its...

Though still relatively small, Peru’s meetings, incentives, conventions and events (MICE) segment has grown at a stable pace in recent years. According to estimates by the National Chamber of Tourism (Cámara Nacional de Turismo, CANATUR), revenues generated by the segment are expected to reach $300m by end 2014. A series of events scheduled for upcoming years is set to...

Moving through Lima has become increasingly difficult. Municipal authorities calculate that the average trip through the city takes 45 minutes and advances at an average speed of 17 km per hour. This is the result of urban growth, which over the years has increasingly burdened the capital’s commuters.

With significant investment in urban rail systems, attention is steadily moving to the need to consolidate and enlarge Peru’s intercity railway network. Highways are being expanded, but the rising number of vehicles on Peruvian roads and high logistics costs underline the need for an improved railway system to help distribute cargo. Transport...

As Peruvian authorities continue to direct funds towards infrastructure modernisation, transport sector operators look for better roads, ports and airports to help improve logistics operations. Years of economic growth have led to new domestic and international opportunities for Peruvian firms. However, strained distribution networks,...