Air Transat, in collaboration with the Peruvian Tourism Board Promperu, took 10 Canadian tour operators and partners on a familiarization trip to its newest destination Lima. The trip also took in several highlights of this increasingly popular destination.
The group was made up of Air Transat sales teams and representatives of 10 tour operators and partners from Quebec and Ontario:
Tours Chanteclerc
Exotik Tours
Voyages Traditours
Martour International
Majestic Tours
Globus Family of Brands
Voyzant
Airmiles
Laurier du Vallon (groups and conferences)
BCD Travel
The Air Transat fam of Canadian tour operators met with Peruvian suppliers at a trade fair. (Photo Credit: Air Transat)
Air Transat says the program focused on learning experiences and meetings with key tourism stakeholders, starting with a trade fair where participants were able to make initial contact with top local suppliers. They included: Peru VIP Travel, Lima Tours, Casa Andina, Latventure, Hotel las Dunas, Hilton Lima Miraflores, Chaski Ventura, Viaje Premium Peru, Machu Picchu Inc, and Tanit Trails.
The itinerary also included visits to several of Peru's landmarks, including explorations of the city of Lima, the Ica wine region, the Paracas desert, the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, as well as a day of immersion in an Inca community at La Base Lamay.
The Air Transat/Promperu fam group visited the beautiful Sacred Valley. (Photo Credit: Air Transat)
The airline says the diverse experiences on the trip helped to raise awareness of Peru's cultural, gastronomic and traditional heritage among key players in the Canadian travel industry.
“This trip has strengthened the ties between the partners, improved their understanding of the destination and generated a strong enthusiasm to promote Lima and other regions of Peru. This demonstrates Air Transat's commitment to enriching its offer by introducing attractive destinations such as Peru,” said Air Transat’s National Sales Manager Jhadyd Gonzalez.
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