Peru climbed 15 positions in the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2015, elaborated by the World Economic Forum.
It advances to position 58th (out of a total of 147 economies) after being ranked 73rd, the National Society of Industries reported.
Among Latin America and Caribbean nations, it was ranked 7th (out of a total of 17). As well, Peru was placed 9th among the Top 10 Most Tourism-ready Economies of South and Central America.
The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2015 is published every two years. It measures the set of factors and policies that allow the sustainable development of the Travel and Tourism sector to be achieved and its contribution to the development and competitiveness of a country.
The data is based on 90 individual indicators.
Among Peru's strengths, its natural and cultural resources stand out. Those are placed in the 12th and 26th positions respectively.
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Published: 5/7/2015