World Travel Awards has confirmed it may head to Lima, Peru, for its first South America Gala Ceremony on July 20th.
Peru becomes the primary South American host of the development during its 20 year history.
The glittering red carpet event will happen on the site of the traditional Huaca Pucllana temple, located within the central Miraflores district, within the heart of the town.
World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to recognise, acknowledge and reward excellence inside the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, it’s regarded worldwide because the highest achievement a travel products or services could hope to receive and the Gala Awards ceremonies are seen because the premier networking events for global tourism and hospitality operators.
José Luis Silva Martinot, minister of foreign trade & tourism, Peru said: “We celebrate that an event of such importance because the first Latin American edition of global Travel Awards may be held in Lima, Peru.
“We trust this may create a brand new window for the world’s leaders within the tourism industry, and travellers besides, to determine the variety offered by our country and region.
“The chosen venue, the stunning Huaca Pucllana, within the Miraflores neighbourhood will show the area how our past and present live together, and the way tourism is becoming key for a brighter future for our country.”
WTA will showcase Lima as a combined tourist and business hub, witnessed by the links created between the past and the prevailing day and on the predominant temples within the city where young archaeologists continue to work on and integrate them into the community.
The means of urbanisation, way to the joint efforts of archaeologists and residents, has seen dozens of ancient temples and archaeological sites left untouched and preserved, standing out against the bustling metropolis.
World Travel Awards vice chairman Chris Frost added: “The significance of holding the sector Travel Awards here for the 1st time can’t be underestimated.
“Lima is the economic and monetary centre of Peru, and one of the vital important financial nodes in Latin America.
“Today it’s home to many national companies and accounts for greater than two thirds of Peru’s industrial production.
“Bringing the region’s tourism influencers to Lima and highlighting globally just how much Peru has to present the visitor, whether for business, for adventure, romance or a family holiday.
“We can showcase Peru for all it offers through our established and ever expanding World Travel Awards network.”