The National Chamber of Tourism of Peru (Canatur), foresees a total of US $ 1,000 million in investments in the construction of new hotels corresponding to the categories of three, four and five stars between 2013 and 2016 in Peru, said its president, Carlos Canales.
According to the official, Lima will be the destination in which 60% of the investment of this capital will be concentrated and the rest of the money will be invested in the other regions of the country. In this way it is expected to contribute to increasing the offer of accommodation.
"There are a number of fully identified projects, such as those of the Accor chain, Intercontinental, Hyatt, Four Seassons, Sheraton and Marriott that are investments aimed at satisfying the demand that has been generated in the country not only by events but by private forums, this increases the flow of corporate visitors," explained Canales.
For example, he said that as the venue for the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in 2015, Peru will attract a large flow of visitors, from official delegations to businessmen interested in knowing the benefits of the Peruvian economy.
"The regions of the country will benefit from the pre and post tours that visitors will make to know our main tourist attractions," he said. Canales stressed that corporate tourism, coming from large institutions such as the IMF or the World Bank, attracts a greater flow of visitors and boosts the economies of cities.
Likewise, the official recalled that the III Summit of Heads of State and Government of South America – Arab Countries (ASPA) will be held in Lima, which will have a great positive effect on national tourism.
