Lima's Miraflores district took a significant step in terms of tourism development on Wednesday after it received the Safe Travels stamp awarded by the
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Additionally, the Lima's tourist district was named a Safe Tourist Destination.
This international symbol (
the Safe Travels stamp) is the world's first ever global safety and hygiene stamp awarded amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the reasons behind this award are the district's biosafety protocols, as well as the prolific commercial and cultural activities available in the area, which make Miraflores the main tourist destination in Lima for national and foreign visitors.
Moreover, its history and tradition, the balconies, its eight beaches, numerous green spaces, prominent hotels, varied gastronomy, its proximity to the sea, its appeal as seaside resort, and the warmth of its people were determining factors
for receiving the Safe Travels stamp.
It should be pointed out that —due to the economic and health crisis caused by the restrictive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic— tourist service providers got seriously affected as their activities were halted, which led to the loss of millions of dollars.
In the light of this scenario, the Municipality of Miraflores implemented the Tourism Sector Reactivation Plan, which included various roundtables involving public and private sector stakeholders.
To succeed in reviving the tourism industry, the Municipal Government took the necessary measures to counteract the consequences of COVID-19 in said sector.
Thus, it submitted an evaluation request to
Mincetur so that the district can be named a Safe Tourist Destination and receive the Safe Travels stamp from WTTC.
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Published: 12/2/2020