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Peru's Min: Connectivity, an aspect essential for fostering tourism

Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Lezama

Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Lezama

13:28 | Lima, May. 13.

Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Elizabeth Galdo mentioned that connectivity is an aspect essential for boosting tourism in Peru; therefore, her portfolio will work in coordination with other sectors, such as the Ministries of Transportation-Communications and Interior.

"We must work on those aspects that affect the flow of international travel. Peru is connected to 21 countries, of which 12 are prioritized markets; this is an opportunity for inbound tourism," she noted.

The Cabinet member added that her portfolio will focus on attracting new airlines that do not currently operate in Peru, and on recovering routes for airlines that already operate in the South American country.

Regarding the border tourist flow, Galdo mentioned that work will be undertaken in coordination with tourism service providers of the main bordering cities, and gastronomic events will be promoted, among other actions.

"We have set ourselves an ambitious challenge that aims to recover tourism in our country, considering the high impact it has on economic activity," she pointed out.

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Published: 5/13/2024