LIMA, July 11 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Martin Vizcarra reaffirmed his administration is committed to promoting tourism, as it is an activity with huge potential and high importance for the development of the country.
In this sense, the Head of State indicated the Foreign Trade and Tourism Ministry can count on his full support for the initiatives aimed at improving this activity.
However, the top official pointed out tourism promotion not only requires the assistance of the government, but also of private businesses and the entire population.
“While we set ambitious goals of 4%, 5%, or 6% growth rates per year in other sectors, in tourism we must consider double-digit goals, as the quantity of tourists, who come here year after year, can increase due to the great number of destinations we have,” he expressed.
Likewise, the statesman recalled he visited two important tourist attractions in the country: the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (Cusco region) and the snow-capped Huascaran Mountain (Ancash region), where he was informed about the needs of tourist operators, as well as the existing opportunities to boost this activity.
“If more tourists come here, everyone will benefit from this activity which involves and benefits the entire community,” he said during the launching ceremony of Safe Tourism Program.
On the occasion, he was joined by Prime Minister Salvador del Solar, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Edgar Vasquez, as well as other high-ranking officials.
Meanwhile, the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games are getting closer and have a positive impact not only on the country’s sporting endeavors but on the national economy —mainly in the tourism sector.
According to Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Edgar Vasquez, more than 100,000 tourists are expected to visit Peru as part of this major sporting event, which will have a positive impact on the economy.
“Besides, the Games —described as the second biggest sporting event in the world after the Olympics— will have a significant impact on media coverageas it will be broadcast in almost all parts of the world,” he told Andina news agency.
In this sense, Vasquez said Peru is prepared to accept the challenge and has sufficient hotel capacity to accommodate the incoming tourists.
“Over the past years, we have attracted investments worth nearly US$540 million, which resulted in expanded hotel infrastructure in the country,” the government official underscored.
Two Casa Peru (Peru House) exhibition halls will be erected for the Pan American and Parapan American Games. They are intended to promote the best of the country’s production and cultures.
One will be located at the Athletes’ Village and the other at the Culture Ministry headquarters, along with the International Press Center.
“This constitutes an ideal opportunity to showcase all Peruvian attractions, as well as to promote our gastronomy, cultural expressions, and flagship products, including pisco,” the minister highlighted. — NNN-ANDINA
