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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, a new digital solution integrated into the existing DG AutoCheck platform. The tool enables the complete electronic creation, transmission and approval of dangerous‑goods declarations for more than 3,800 regulated items, ranging from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals.

Today, about 95 % of

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is rolling out three artificial‑intelligence‑driven initiatives aimed at streamlining air‑cargo processes, enhancing safety and compliance, and fostering innovation across the sector.

AI‑powered knowledge tool: IATA is introducing an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web application that lets users query IATA cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a new report highlighting the pivotal role of air cargo in Peru’s rapid export expansion, positioning the country among the world’s top exporters of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Key findings:

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is drawing attention to its recent “Value of Air Transport” study for Peru, released ahead of the country’s first World Cargo Symposium in South America. The analysis quantifies the substantial economic and employment benefits generated by aviation and related tourism.

Key figures from 2023:

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a new report that highlights the essential contribution of air cargo to global trade and economic expansion in 2025, despite a turbulent trade‑policy environment.

At the opening of the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru, Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, presented the association’s three main focus areas for the worldwide air‑cargo sector.

Current cargo data is scattered across many isolated systems, causing duplication, delays and compliance challenges, especially for high‑volume

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pika Aero and DGM France have each been selected as winners of the 2026 IATA CBTA Center Best Innovation Award.

The award was presented during the fourth IATA CBTA Center Conference, which took place alongside the 2026 IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru.

Pika Aero was honoured for its AI‑driven immersive

Minor Hotels, the international hotel owner and operator with more than 640 properties worldwide, announced a strong financial performance for 2025. Core profit rose to THB 6.84 billion (about USD 217 million), a 32 % increase compared with the previous year.

Key operating figures for the year were:

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held under the theme “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. The three‑day event will take place in Lima, Peru, from 10 to 12 March 2026 and will be hosted by LATAM Cargo, marking the first time the symposium is organized in South America.

According to IATA Director

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Peruvian tourism sector is expected to generate more than USD 23 billion in 2025, which corresponds to roughly 7.8 % of the country’s gross domestic product.

This level of contribution would represent a 6.9 % increase compared with the previous year and a 5.2 % rise relative to 2019 figures.

The council’s

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, a global hotel owner and operator with over 560 properties across 57 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, has officially opened its first hotel in Peru as part of its regional expansion plans. nhow Lima opened on 1 August and is set to transform the city’s accommodation, gastronomy and entertainment

Delta Air Lines will soon offer another nonstop flight into Lima, Peru, marking the first direct service between Salt Lake City and the Peruvian capital.

Starting Dec. 4, 2025, Delta will fly direct from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). The service is currently scheduled to operate through Jan. 25, 2026.

Delta will

Air Canada has announced it is further expanding its winter 2025-26 network by resuming non-stop service to Lima, Peru with twice weekly flights from both Montreal and Toronto. The airline is also adding three new routes to Central America and Mexico including, Montreal-Belize, Toronto-Puerto Escondido*, and Vancouver-Tepic, Riviera Nayarit*, building on its recent Latin America expansion announcement.

China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region.

Starting June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, China’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday. The trial program will be in effect for one year.

“We welcome

In yet another exciting addition to their South American portfolio, conservation-led luxury adventure company andBeyond has launched their latest project, a state-of-the-art river expedition yacht to be based in the Peruvian Amazon. Boasting the ultimate in modern design and technology, the andBeyond Amazon Explorer is currently under construction at the SIMA Shipyard in Iquitos, Peru, and is due

Peru has once again been recognized as a must-see destination for travelers, achieving important awards at Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2025. Based on traveler reviews and ratings from around the world, this esteemed recognition highlights Cusco and Lima as two of the most fascinating places to explore this year. The awards ceremony will take place on February 26 at Peru’s booth during

The beginning of the year in Peru brings with it an explosion of joy, music and color with the arrival of carnivals. Throughout the country, the festivities become a unique spectacle that combines tradition, culture and gastronomy; it is the ideal time to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.

Here are some of the carnivals that can be enjoyed in the first months of the year:

Northern Peru offers an unrivaled itinerary to discover some of the country's most spectacular beaches, the perfect destination for a holiday of sun, sea and incredible scenery. From legendary waves for surfers to quiet spots to relax, this route heads from Lima to the warm waters of Tumbes, with stops that promise to make any traveler fall in love.

The prestigious American newspaper The New York Times included Ollantaytambo, an archaeological pearl in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, in its annual list of "52 Places to Visit" in 2025. This recognition not only celebrates the monumental beauty of this Inca city, but also its ability to combine history, culture, nature and gastronomy - elements that make it a unique destination in the world.

Cusco, one of the most magical places in Peru, was recently featured by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve. For what reasons? Every year on December 31, the famous Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, becomes the epicenter of a unique holiday in the Peruvian Andes, full of live music, traditional dances and fireworks.

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