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Tourism |
New Cruiser of Delfin Amazon Cruises
Perú, 09/01/2008.- Delfin (Dolphin) Amazon Cruises, operating deluxe river cruises in the Amazon, has begun the construction of its second vessel, the DELFIN II, which will have 14 suites with wide panoramic windows. The Delfín II will be ready in March 2009, and the company has decided to move its operations from the city of Iquitos to the city of Nauta, which will allow it to offer guests the opportunity to visit the heart of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. [+]
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Environment |
Metropolitan Touring acknowledged for Social Responsibility
Ecuador, 09/01/2008.- Metropolitan Touring was selected as one of 38 companies worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler as a leader in social responsibility. Metropolitan Touring Ecuador was finalist in the Magazine’s 2008 World Savers Awards – Category Wildlife Conservation. Metropolitan Touring has incorporated an Environmental Policy to its company philosophy, a set of practices that, over time, will improve our environmental footprint. [+]
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News Update |
Hotels |
FIGTUR S.A. Plans to Open Hotels in Lima, Trujillo and Arequipa
Perú, 09/01/2008.- Figtur S.A., owner and operator of the firm Prince Hotel Business & Spa, plans to acquire hotels in districts of Lima, such as San Isidro, Miraflorea and La Molina, and to build hotels in the touristy cities of Trujillo and Arequipa, with the same characteristics of its Business Tower Prince Hotel in San Borja-Lima. [+]
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Tourism |
Arequipa Boots Campaign to Promote Colca as a World Natural Wonder
Perú, 09/01/2008.- The Colca Autonomous Authority (Autocolca) has created a huge worldwide marketing campaign to promote Colca Canyon as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and to motivate Peruvians, tourists and cyber surfers around the world to vote for this tourist place located in Arequipa, Peru. [+]
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Tourism |
Brazil Will No Longer Require Yellow Fever Vaccine
Perú, 09/01/2008.- The Discover Brazil Committee informed that, as of this date, the yellow fever vaccine will no longer be required to enter Brazil. This was announced during an assembly of this organization. The Committee also announced the redesign of its Web page to promote Brazil as an exclusive destination. [+]
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Ceviche Peruano Among the Best Traditional Dishes
Perú, 09/01/2008.- The Peruvian ceviche is leading the list of the Best Traditional Dishes n the World, as per the Spanish Web page 20minutos.es. Ceviche is well-known for its culinary quality and sourness of the Peruvian lemon. This traditional list leads with over 73, 995 votes, over Mexican tacos (62,850) and the popular pizzas (33,284). [+]
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News Update |
Air Travel |
LAN will fly Frankfurt /Guayaquil and Quito
Ecuador, 09/01/2008.- Starting October 2, 2008, LAN will have daily flights from Frankfurt, via Madrid, to Ecuador – arriving at its main cities Guayaquil (at 05:30) and Quito at 07:20. The return flight is at night. LAN will operate these flights with modern Boeing B767 featuring lie-flat-beds on its Premium Business Class for a comfortable rest in horizontal position. [+]
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The Galapagos rated first of “Top 10 Islands Overall”
Ecuador, 09/01/2008.- TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine announced the 2008 World’s Best Awards and the Galapagos Islands placed first in the category Top 10 Islands Overall, based on the survey completed by the magazine's readers. We are very proud and happy that the Galapagos Islands are getting the notoriety that they deserve amongst the other wonderful islands in the world. [+]
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Air Travel |
Baltra Airport in Galapagos will have new Air Terminal
Ecuador, 09/01/2008.- A green or sustainable airport is being planned in the Island of Baltra. Corporation America, an Argentinean group that participated in the construction of the new Guayaquil Airport has presented a project for a Green Building, the first ecology-conscious Air Terminal in the world. Designs and blueprints are being analyzed for an initial investment of US$ 17 million. [+]
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Hotels |
Stubel Suites and Café
Ecuador, 09/01/2008.- Ready to be inaugurated on October 2008, Stubel Suites and Café, is strategically located in the northern part of the city of Quito, overlooking the Valley of Tumbaco, towards the east, with magnificent views from most suites, its terrace and Café Stubel, with local and international specialties. [+]
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Ecuador : De Las Palmeras Av. N45-74 and De Las Orquídeas, Quito - Ecuador.
Phone: (593-2) 298-8200 - Fax: (593-2) 334-1250 |
Perú : Av. Camino Real 456, C.C. Camino Real, Torre Real, Suite 804, San Isidro, Lima 27, Perú
Phone: (51-1) 221-3341 - Fax: (51-1) 221-0974 |
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