PromPerú is the organization that represents Peru at the World Travel Awards. Photo: gob.pe
The World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars of Tourism,” took place on Friday, December 1st at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. At this ceremony the Peru It reaffirmed two of its titles and became champion in the categories “Best Cultural Destination” and “Best Culinary Destination”. In the first category they defeated Cambodia, Cuba, Spain and Vietnam. In the second category, it defeated 15 countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Italy, France, Japan and Thailand.
Added to this is the victory of lime as best leading heritage city. On the other hand, Machu Picchu lost its place as the best tourist attraction to the Guinness Warehouse in Ireland.
What nominations did Peru receive at the World Travel Awards?
- Best Tourist Attraction: Machu Picchu
- Best cultural destination: Peru
- Best culinary destination: Peru
- Main destination country: Peru
- Best green travel destination: Peru
- Best cruise destination: Peru.
What awards did Peru win at the World Travel Awards?
- Best Cultural Destination: Peru (winner in the last two editions)
- Best Culinary Destination: Peru (winner of the last 11 editions).
Angélica Matsuda, Executive Director of PromPerú, expressed her joy at the successes. “These awards are a reflection and recognition of the collective effort of all Peruvians and highlight the cultural and gastronomic diversity of the country.”
Who beat Peru in his other nominations?
- Best Tourist Attraction: Guinness Warehouse – Ireland
- Main destination country: Maldives
- Best green travel destination: Chile
- Best cruise destination: Jamaica.
What awards are there at regional level?
It is worth remembering that in order to qualify for the global competition, we previously took part in the regional edition, where representatives from South America compete. On this occasion, Peru won Best Culinary Destination in South America, Best Cultural Destination in South America and Best Leading Destination in South America. In addition, Machupicchu is the best tourist attraction in South America.