PRESS RELEASE:
3rd June
2016, New Delhi
Peru won “Best International Emerging Destination”
prize at the Lonely Planet Awards function.
Peru has been voted as the “Best International
Emerging Destination” by the Readers of Lonely Planet Magazine India in May
2016. Peru
received the award at the annual “Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards –
2016” which was held at St Regis hotel in Mumbai. The jury panel consisted of
industry experts, who decided the best national and international destinations.
The award was received by Mr. Luis M Cabello, Economic and Commercial
Counsellor of Peru in India. The
award was handed over to Mr Cabello by the Bollywood actor and former model
John Abraham.
Peruvian Minister of Foreign
Trade and Tourism, Magali Silva, said “This recognition is an excellent
indicator of India’s growing
interest in Peru,
its history, culture, beautiful landscape and cuisines.” Ms. Silva also added,
“It is the result of promotional efforts which we expect, will translate into a
large flow of Indian tourists becoming keen to visit our country.”
About Peru
Peru is a truly diverse country, with 11 eco-regions
and 84 of the 117 life zones that exist worldwide. Being one of the world’s 10
mega diverse countries, Peru
contains natural wonders. Peru has many World Heritage sites which are a must
do in one lifetime for sure…QhapaqÑan (Inca Trail), City of Cusco, Machu Picchu
Historic Sanctuary, Chavin Archaeological complex, Huascarán National Park,
Chan Chan Archaeological Area (the largest citadel made entirely of adobe),
Manu National Park, Lima Historic Centre, Abiseo River National Park, Nazca
Lines, Arequipa Historic Centre and Caral(The oldest civilization of the
Americas) to name some.
Heir to both native and
European cultures, Peru
upholds a wide variety of festivals and traditions that make up its cultural
heritage. A never-ending series of festivals such as
Inti Raymi(Feast of the
Sun) and events throughout the year bring bright colors and flavours to
everyday life.
Credits for the image
Nombre: Panoramic view
of Machu Picchu - CUSCO
Crédito: Janine Costa /
PROMPERÚ
For more information
please contact PR & Marketing Manager, Chandrani Chakraborty at
pr@omtourism.com
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