Carlos Loayza
PerubusinessMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carlos Loayza is the general manager of the Cámara Nacional de Turismo (Canatur) in Peru. He has expressed optimism about the potential for religious tourism in the country following the election of Robert Prevost as Pope. Loayza highlighted that religious tourism could significantly contribute to Peru's recovery from the pandemic, as it already accounts for a substantial portion of global tourism. He emphasized the need for improved infrastructure to accommodate the anticipated influx of visitors intrigued by the proposed 'Ruta Turística Papa León XIV,' which would showcase cities where the new pope served during his pastoral work.
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Carlos Loayza estimated that the visit could increase tourism by 50%.
Visita de León XIV podría atraer 50% más visitantes que la de FranciscoPeru· 2026-08-06
Carlos Loayza, general manager of the National Chamber of Tourism, explained that the Rueda de Lima project began to take shape in 2020 during the management of then-mayor Jorge Muñoz.
Rueda de Lima: detalles del proyecto que se levantará en el Parque de la Reserva y que busca convertirse en un punto turístico de la capitalPeru· 2026-08-03
Carlos Loayza is the general manager of the National Chamber of Tourism.
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Carlos Loayza, general manager of the National Chamber of Tourism of Peru, stated that it is urgent to find a structural solution to the issues facing tourism.
Machu Picchu en alerta: se pierden S/ 25 millones al año por crisis estructural, ¿qué está ocurriendo en el principal destino turístico del Perú? | Machu Picchu | entradas a Machu Picchu | Cusco | ECONOMIAPeru· 2025-07-03
Carlos Loayza, general manager of the National Chamber of Tourism of Peru (Canatur), indicated that the elimination of visas represents a facilitation for tourism.
China elimina visa para peruanos: ¿Qué implica la nueva disposición migratoria? | PERUPeru· 2025-05-16
Carlos Loayza emphasized the potential for religious tourism to boost visitor numbers in Peru.
La huella del Papa León XVI en Perú: se esperan calles rebautizadas, una ruta Leon XVI y gestos de fe | LIMAPeru· 2025-05-12
