Articles tagged “peru”

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…

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

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.

Sherry Sun | 3 months ago

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

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

News Blog

Colombia and Peru Only Two Countries Increasing Share of U.S. Inbound Travelers in 2021

This chart below from the United States National Travel and Tourism Office came out this week, and two countries are standout in an otherwise dismal-but-improving 2021 inbound travel market. Colombia is emerging as a force to be reckoned with, as we wrote in detail last month. CountryArrivalsShareChange from 2020Change from 2019Change in 2021 RankTotal22,100,453100.00%15.00%-72.20%From 20191Mexico10,396,72447.00%52.70%-43.30%↑+12Canada2,529,02211.40%-47.40%-87.80%↓…

Rafat Ali | 11 months ago

Tourism

Peru’s Challenge to Build Tourism Outside the Shadows of Machu Picchu

Peru has done a lot in terms of diversifying its tourism industry, but a stronger emphasis on a unified vision for tourism is still needed. If governments don’t start prioritizing tourism — which has far-reaching impacts on other industries, the environment, and the lives of locals — we’re going to lose critical parts of history that help explain who we are and how we got here.

Rebecca Stone, Skift | 4 years ago

Peru’s Challenge to Build Tourism Outside the Shadows of Machu Picchu

Cruises

The Luxury Cruise Lines Sailing the Waters of the Amazon

As European rivers become overcrowded, luxury travelers are looking to escape the masses. They are finding the isolation they seek in Peru's Amazon region.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

The Luxury Cruise Lines Sailing the Waters of the Amazon

Tourism

Bangkok Overtakes London as Most Visited International Destination in 2016

The Asia-Pacific region is continues to grow as a powerhouse of international travel destinations. But the global cities enjoying the most spending from international travelers remain the usual suspects.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Bangkok Overtakes London as Most Visited International Destination in 2016

Skift Originals

Searching for the Solution to Tourism Overcrowding in Top Destinations

Overcrowding is one of the biggest issues plaguing destinations. Here I outline a smart new way to allow free-market forces to not only limit overcrowding, but spread out the visitors and help fill the off-peak dates.

Doug Lansky, Skift | 8 years ago

Searching for the Solution to Tourism Overcrowding in Top Destinations

Tourism

Leaders of Peru and Brazil Want to Work Together to Boost Tourism

The majority of tourists in Latin America are currently concentrated in specific destinations. Improving ease of travel throughout the region will be a boon for all economies.

Associated Press | 9 years ago

Leaders of Peru and Brazil Want to Work Together to Boost Tourism