Machu Picchu, Peru

Peru has recorded the highest number of Australian travellers for the period January to June, with an increase of 23 percent year-on-year compared to 2011.

The rise in popularity can be attributed to “the accessibility with flights, promotion with the trade and many inspirational travel articles within the Australian media,” according to PromPeru coordinator for Asia-Pacific Rosana Guinea.

“It is wonderful that more Australians than ever before are travelling to Peru to experience the diversity of product that is on offer,” Ms Guinea said.

“As PromPeru we have been working in the Australian market for over four years with the main focus to educate and work with the trade to promote Peru and it is wonderful to see that numbers are on the rise.”

Peru only experienced a one percent rise in Australian travellers between 2010 and 2011.

PromPeru and wholesale partners will be hosting a quiz night roadshow in Australia for agents next month.

The roadshow will make stops in Melbourne on 2 October and Sydney on 3 October, accompanied by contemporary Peruvian band Novalima, who are in Australia to join the Pura Vida festival in Sydney.