Articles tagged “peru”

Airlines

Boeing Takes the Blame

Today's podcast looks at Boeing's finger pointing, GetYourGuide's ad campaign, and Machu Picchu's easier access.

Boeing Takes the Blame

Tourism

Machu Picchu Access Restored: ‘The Strike Has Been Lifted’

The crisis over Machu Picchu — Peru's most iconic tourist attraction — is over.

Machu Picchu Access Restored: ‘The Strike Has Been Lifted’

Airlines

JetBlue Looks for Post-Spirit Profitability

Today's podcast looks at JetBlue's profitability problem, Machu Picchu protests, and Hilton's text-based customer service.

JetBlue Looks for Post-Spirit Profitability

Tourism

Machu Picchu Access Blocked as Locals Protest New Ticketing Policy

Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution.

Machu Picchu Access Blocked as Locals Protest New Ticketing Policy

Tourism

Peru Set to Increase Tourist Cap For Machu Picchu

Macchu Picchu is to Peru what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Making it more available to tourists could reverse its sluggish recovery.

Peru Set to Increase Tourist Cap For Machu Picchu

Tour Operators

Peru’s Machu Picchu Solution: Tour Operators Developing New Trekking Region

With over 25,000 miles of Inca Main Road to explore, alternative routes to the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel trek are being scouted. And it's long overdue.

Peru’s Machu Picchu Solution: Tour Operators Developing New Trekking Region

News Blog

Machu Picchu Shut Down: Tour Operators Grapple with Peru’s Political Turmoil

Political unrest continues to unravel tourism recovery in Peru. Tour operators were forced to evacuate tourists and halt tours to Machu Picchu over the weekend due to ongoing violent protests and widespread service disruptions. Both Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail hike to the famous site have been closed indefinitely. Hundreds of tourists were left…

Tourism

Skift’s 2023 Megatrends and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, we unveil our 16 Megatrends for 2023, India is poised to become the world's largest outbound travel market, and Sonder eliminates cleaning fees for guests.

Skift’s 2023 Megatrends and Other Top Stories This Week

Airlines

Global Airline Traffic Not Yet at Pre-Covid Levels

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at global airline traffic, Thailand’s Russian influx, and Peru’s conflict toll.

Global Airline Traffic Not Yet at Pre-Covid Levels

Tourism

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest

The civil unrest has delivered a serious blow to the recovery of Peru's tourism sector. Tourism officials need to counter the negative publicity — especially around Machu Picchu — to reassure aspiring tourists of the country's safety. They also need to nudge government officials to resolve the crisis.

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest