In view of the tourism promotion efforts deployed by the State, it is observed that more and more tourists arrive from Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia to Peru, countries that make up the Andean Community (CAN), according to the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and the Tourism (PromPerú). According to information released this week by […]
“We will be passing from 4 million to more than 6 million passengers, that will definitely have an impact on the area, and more on the route to Machu Picchu,” he said. The Regional Governor of Cusco, Jean Paul Benavente, says that with the construction of the Chinchero International Airport, about 8 million people are […]
Air travel Visitors can fly over the Inca city and reach destinations such as Ollantaytambo, Choquequirao or the Sacred Valley. Mexican company will begin operations shortly. Within a few weeks, tourists visiting the city of Cusco will be able to opt for a helicopter transfer service with which they will fly over the imperial city […]
Cusco and Tacna were the favorite destinations of foreign tourists who arrived in Peru to spend their vacations during the past year, reveals the 2018 Foreign Tourist Profile study prepared by the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (Promperú). To these regions are added Lima, Puno and Arequipa, the study adds […]
Taking advantage of the Fiestas Patrias holidays, many Peruvians are encouraged to travel to the interior of the country and enjoy an adventure with friends or family; Among the most requested destination in recent years is Cusco. If you dare to travel to the imperial city on this long holiday, Inca Rail informs you that […]
Hotel rates in Cusco are contracted up to 30% due to the competition generated by the offer of accommodation through the Airbnb portal, said the Director of the Tourist Observatory of Peru (OTP) of the USMP, José Marsano.
“In the south, the most affected area is the Sacred Valley in Cusco, according to figures from the OTP, there is a detriment between 20 and 30% in the rate of three and four star hotels,” he said.
“That is, if a single room was around $ 120 today the price is $ 84 due to the Airbnb factor,” he explained.
Marsano considered that the panorama is unfavorable in this competition because of the low prices offered by this collaborative economy as they are exempt from paying a tribute to the State.
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“Tourists could pay up to 1/12 of the price of a three and four star hotel on an Airbnb (depending on the number of people), which represents unfair competition for these companies who, in the capital, have seen a reduction of 50% of customers this year compared to 2018, ”he said.
Given this, one of the proposals of the Director of the Tourist Observatory of the USMP is that the modalities of collaborative economies be regulated and pay, for example, 5%.
“In this way there would be a tendency to level the costs avoiding informality. At present, several cities in the world have adopted these measures such as Mexico City, Madrid and Chile, ”said Marsano.
The Tourist Observatory of Peru (OTP) of the University of San Martín de Porres (USMP) thanks to its Tourist Data Bank (BADATUR), provides -to those interested for free- studies and economic, financial and tourist information that reflects the Current situation of Peruvian tourism.
Airlines and travel agencies will present their best offers to the Chilean public The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (Promperú) has organized the third edition of Peru Week in Chile, where flights will be offered to different destinations on the coast, mountains and jungle of our country. In addition, there […]
