The World Travel Awards announced Peru’s Tourism and Export Promotion Board (PromPeru) as the winner of category “South America’s Leading Tourist Board”, while Jorge Chavez International Airport won the “Leading Airport” category and Ramada Costa Del Sol finished in first position in category “Leading Airport Hotel” in South America.

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It should be noted that the World Travel Awards are described by the Wall Street Journal as the “Oscar” of the global travel and tourism industry, unveiled who were the best of the best in the region.

The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry.

With thousands of votes cast by travel professionals from 160,000 travel agencies in over 200 countries across the globe, winning a World Travel Award has become one of the highest accolades a travel product can achieve.

PromPeru seeks to promote the cultural wealth of Peruvian regions including their customs, traditions, typical dishes and dances, among other tourist attractions.