MICE destination: Planners love Peru

Peru is no stranger to large-scale, prominent business events and conferences. Sophisticated accommodations and capable venue spaces, along with world-class excursion opportunities afforded by Peru’s vast megadiversity and cultural heritage, have drawn event planners to choose Peru time and time again. Peru’s established reputation as a MICE destination and track record of successful events have attracted world forums, distinguished summits, and monumental conferences with noteworthy attendees, to Peru’s remarkable MICE cities. The result is a national resume filled with tales of triumphant events.

CREDITS: PROMPERÚ

Important Events Hosted In Peru

Lima: a MICE capital city

Peru’s capital city is a standout locale for MICE programming that is sure to make an impression. Lima was famously the host of a European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean Summit (EU–LAC) and two APEC Leaders’ Summits at which several former U.S. presidents were in attendance. Lima will additionally host the 2024 APEC Summit.

Lima is also pro ud to have hosted the 2019 Pan American Games with 22,000 participants, the 2018 Summit of the Americas including 35 countries, and the second World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in 2016, during which Lima gladly received 400 tourism and gastronomy experts from 40 countries. Before that, Lima welcomed the Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in 2015 with 12,000 attendees, and the second United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2014 with 10,000 delegates from 195 countries.

Arequipa: An emerging MICE city

Peru’s second largest city, Arequipa, is a MICE city on the rise. In recent years, Arequipa rolled out the red carpet for the ninth Spanish Language International Conference in 2022, the 40th Annual Scientific Conference of the International Association of Cancer Registries in 2018, and the centennial International Organizing Committee Meeting of the World Mining Congress in 2019. This volcanic city has also welcomed the 32nd Inter-American Public Relations Congress in 2017 and the 13th World Heritage Cities Conference in 2015.

Cusco: a most iconic destination for international events

Planners have long turned to Cusco as an excellent event destination and gateway to extraordinary excursions like tours of Machu Picchu. Cusco was entrusted with the 2019 International Conference on Very Large Scale Integration, as well as niche programs such as the 10th World Potato Congress and 28th Latin American Potato Association Congress. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco has been the city of choice for the 10th South American BirdFair in 2020, the 11th Latin American Arbitration Conference in 2018, the 9th Interamerican Scout Summit in 2017, and the Latin American Congress of Tourism Cities in 2016. Finally, and to add one more accolade, Cusco will proudly be hosting the Skal International Official World Congress in 2025, a meeting that attracts top executives of the travel industry. 

Paracas: Exclusive destination for strategic meetings

South of Lima, Paracas is a desert hotspot for extraordinary wildlife and notable summits. In 2017, Paracas hosted the 7th Meeting of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group called Paracas their short-term home. Paracas has also facilitated the successful programming of the 10th Summit of the Pacific Alliance in 2015, the Annual Meeting of the Latin American Pediatric Research Society in 2014, and the city awaits more exclusive events to come.

CREDITS: PROMPERÚ

Unforgettable experiences: Testimonials from participants

"This summit has been a success thanks to the great work of Peruvian friends. So, on behalf of all of us, thank you very much."
– Barack Obama, former president of the United States on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in 2016

"This designation is, without a doubt, a reflection of what Peru has achieved in recent years in terms of political stability, a stable institutional framework, economic strength, investment friendliness, and integration into the world economy."
– Mahmoud Mohieldin, Secretary of the World Bank on the Annual Meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Lima, 2015

"Never before has so much courage been put into preparing a venue. I am sure that I speak on behalf of all the participants present here when I convey to the Government and the people of Peru our deepest gratitude."
– Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Lima, 2014

"It is surprising, cultural, very safe, and diverse [...]. The quality of the products is much higher than I imagined, the hotel infrastructure is fabulous and the food really exceeded my expectations for how fresh, organic and wonderful it is [...]. Customer service is part of the Peruvian culture. The hospitality shines and is present in everything we have seen and done."
– Anja Katharina Bosch, Wynford (Canada)

"Both the destination and the organizers made this trip one of the most memorable and educational trips for me. Peru is truly a hidden gem as a destination. I recommend the destination to anyone looking for a culturally rich and blessed destination."
– Hanson Ansary, President, The Maxxus Group, Ltd.

"The people are welcoming, smiling, the landscape is breathtaking and what can we say about the food…wow! The train experience on our way to Machu Picchu and back is a must do! Peru will remain in my heart forever."
– Annie Marcoux, Senior Account Director, HMI.

"I think that Peru, especially Cusco and the Sacred Valley, can compete with any destination."
– Jeanie Seehof, Docherty Incentives (USA)

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