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'The FCDO's nuanced response to Peru's troubles has been very welcome'

Government
Danny Callaghan
15 February 2023

After two years of Covid restrictions, the last thing any destination needs is further challenges impacting tourism. Unfortunately, political events in Peru over recent months have created such unwanted challenges.

December

Machu Picchu is due to formally reopen to tourists on Wednesday (15 February)

Lata member DMCs and hoteliers in Peru report that since 20 December, they lost 99% of all business for January and February. Fortunately – if you can use that word – this is the low season so the impact is lesser to some extent, but bookings for later in the year are very low, which is causing concern.


Thanks to lessons learned during Covid, Peruvian suppliers have offered complete flexibility, worked to rearrange bookings, and generally supported tour operators and their clients. I’m pleased Lata has been able to help operators understand the current situation through a number of webinars, with colleagues on the ground in Peru sharing exactly what is happening.