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Wednesday, December 13, 2017
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- This is the sixth consecutive year Peru received the award as 'Best Culinary Destination in the World' by the WTA.
- Visits to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu have an annual growth of 6%.
For the sixth consecutive year, Peru was recognized as 'Best Culinary Destination' in the world, while the Archaeological Complex of Machu Picchu was awarded 'Best Tourist Attraction' in the latest edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Tourism professionals, entrepreneurs and travelers from around the world vote online for their favorite destinations.
"The recognitions that we receive as a country are the result of the work we are doing to promote our destination and our gastronomy. The awards help to showcase Peru in the eyes of the world, at the top of the travel industry. We will continue to work to stay in first place and contribute to improve the quality of life for all Peruvians whose welfare depends on the growth of international tourism, "said Isabella Falco, Country Image Director of PROMPERU.
According to a study conducted by PROMPERU, the main reason to visit Peru is to experience Machu Picchu. However, the food is another main reason. The same report shows that 82% of tourists who visit the country consider Peru a gastronomic destination, and 25% say their knowledge about Peruvian cuisine is growing in their countries of origin.
According to experts, Peruvian gastronomy is increasingly positioned in the world, which opens new opportunities for the export of our native products, as well as the opportunity to showcase our culinary traditions and continue to be innovative with our admired fusion cuisine.
Currently, there are three Peruvian restaurants on the list of The 50 Best Restaurants in the World: Central (5th place), Maido (8) and Astrid & Gaston (33); and there are 10 restaurants on the list of The 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America: Maido (1), Central (2), Astrid & Gaston (7), Osso Carnicería y Salumeria (12), La Mar (15), Isolina (21), Rafael (24), Malabar (30), Fiesta (46) and Ámaz (47).
About the World Travel Awards
Since 1993, WTA has become an extraordinary barometer for measuring excellence in the travel and tourism industry worldwide. The winners are chosen thanks to the vote of the public through the Internet and the voting of tourism professionals globally. According to the American newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, these are considered the 'Oscar of the Tourism Awards'.
These ceremonies are attended by the heads of the tourism industry, key decision-makers, chiefs , leading figures and tourism industry media. The WTA Grand Tour takes place in stages, with regional ceremonies in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean, Asia and Oceania.