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The global tourism industry ended last year at 935 million tourists, 6.7% more than in 2009, which not only manages to offset the 4% drop suffered a year ago, but to exceed by 2.5% the maximum level before the crisis, said yesterday the World Tourism Organization (WTO).

This represents more than 58 million tourists in 2009 and 22 million more than in 2008, which recorded 913 million trips, the highest level reached so far.

Although the vast majority of destinations around the world in 2010 showed positive figures, which managed to offset recent losses or approach this goal, the recovery came at two different speeds, lower in advanced economies (5%) and more rapid emerging (8%), said today the secretary General of UNWTO Taleb Rifai.

Such recovery is a reflection of the global economic situation and rule 2011 and the foreseeable future, Rifai said, adding that “now the challenge will be to consolidate this growth in coming years amid an uncertain global economic environment.”

-Also warned of concern to the WTO, the high rates of unemployment, since expectations are not enough to cover what was lost during the crisis.

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The National Chamber of Tourism of Peru (Canatur) announces the completion of the eighteenth edition of Peru Travel Mart (PTM 2011) to be held in Lima from 15 to 18 May. This time, the focus will be the centenary of the discovery of Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary for the world.

The Embassy of Peru in Bolivia reported that since 1987, Peru Travel Mart is the largest annual event to promote tourism in Peru, created to be the meeting point of Peruvian tourism promoters with their peers in the world, and from which to display potential buyers, new tourism products in an interesting business opportunity.

The PTM is a joint effort of the Peruvian state represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Commission for the Promotion of Peru (Promperu) and the private sector, represented by the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur). Read the rest of this entry »

The boutique hotel Casa Fusion, which just opened its doors in Sopocachi, is one of the few of its kind in Bolivia. These establishments are usually small, familiar, comfortable, often luxurious, and offer personalized attention to guests.

The hotel is in a traditional house in Calle Miguel de Cervantes, where Ernesto Thain spent his childhood and part of his adult life. Neither he nor his wife, Ximena Ruiz, from the category of the hotel, but 12 years ago owned the Coconut cake, which is also part of the house, and for a time had a small restaurant. Have a hotel like this is a dream that two had already long. After the death of Ernesto’s parents, they lived for a time in the house then rented for offices. Just two years ago the boutique hotel project began to take shape.

The concept

Fusion House Hotel has 13 rooms, which in fact makes it a “hostel”, because in the field of national hotel there is still the category of “boutique”. “You can sell as a boutique hotel but a hotel before the Government can not have 13 rooms. That ‘we’ve peeled’, but let’s say we are a five-star hostel “says Ernesto Thain gracefully. Read the rest of this entry »

With an investment of Bs 18 million is estimated by multiplying the interest to know the 15 provinces of the department, as these resources are being used to build inns, support centers, viewpoints and tourist cabins in order to promote the scenic beauty offered by Santa Cruz provinces . Government statistics indicate that the most popular people are Roboré, San Jose and San Ignacio.

These three municipalities are converted to options to be visited during the holiday carnival and part of the Building Plan initiated by the Government Tourist Santa Cruz last year with an investment of 15 million and Bs for the current financial year is estimated at that amount Bs join 3 million to address various projects.

Train the community members. Tourism projects contemplated in addition to rustic buildings to teach people to “sell” the pleasure grounds they have in their territory. For example, in Piso Firme, part of the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, is developing a Tourism Support Centre which trains community members about the importance of this region. Read the rest of this entry »

With so much on offer, Paris is the perfect choice of a quick city break.  Whether you’re seeking a saucy getaway or a cultural escape, Paris has what you’re looking for.

If you’re looking for a slice of culture, historic architecture and beautiful food then a weekend stay in the heart of Paris, such as Place de la Concorde, is essential. Packed with hotels, bars, restaurants and galleries to keep you entertained for the entire weekend.  With hotels located in the midst of the city’s bustle and bustle as well as quieter accommodation found on quieter streets, you’re bound to find a hotel to suit your requirements.

If you’re a fan of the arts then no trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the world-famous Louvre.  Containing over 35,000 works of art from around the world, it’s a must-see attraction for art lovers.  With Leonardo D Vinci’s Mona Lisa being the undoubted star of the show, it’s definitely worth braving the crowds for.

For a picturesque daytime walk head to the historic Cathedrale Notre-Dame, the imposing Gothic masterpiece of Paris.  Painstakingly constructed between 1163 and 1334, the cathedral is one of Paris’s finest buildings.  Read the rest of this entry »