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Peru receives Excellence Award at tourism fair

13:27 | Madrid (Spain), Jan. 24.

A Peruvian delegation has received the Excellence Award at the International Tourism Trade Fair 2019 (Fitur) for Peru Brand's Capitanes (Captains) campaign, in which renowned Chef Virgilio Martinez —proprietor of Central restaurant— and Chef Vladimir Mukhin —owner of the most important restaurant chain in Russia— participated.

This activity was carried out within the framework of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The challenge involved two "captains" of world cuisine discovering the ingredients and supplies that make each gastronomy unique and full of identity

This project reached three million people through Peru Brand's social media and was played over 7 million times. Thus, it strengthened the promotion of the Inca country's image. 

Deputy Tourism Minister Liz Chirinos received the prize on behalf of the Inca country. 



About the prize

The Excellence Award —created in 2005— has become a reference in the tourism and gastronomy sphere in Ibero-America. It is granted every year within the framework of Fitur. 

Peru at Fitur 

The Inca country seeks to raise awareness on the less explored regions of the nation —such as the North-Amazonian areas— at the fair, with a special emphasis on adventure, nature, culture, and cuisine. 

Therefore, the Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) has presented a specialized magazine in order to make known the diverse tourist circuits and gastronomic routes in the north.  

Likewise, the theme of the Inca country's stand revolves around the international campaign "Peru, the world's wealthiest country," which aims at drawing international attention. 

Furthermore, there is a gastronomic bar, virtual reality products, and the recreation of a typical home from Kuelap

20 Peruvian companies are expected to hold work meetings with the market's main tour operators and airlines to close deals worth US$13.5 million. 

Fitur is a global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound, as well as for outbound Ibero-American markets.

The event takes place in Madrid on January 23-27.

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Published: 1/24/2019