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Argentina sees more than 90% growth in meetings and events tourism
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina is the second destination in Latin American to be chosen for international congresses and conventions development. Under the slogan "Argentina, a unique place of meetings", an international marketing plan aims to position the country among the first 15 destinations in the world for hosting congresses and conventions. Buenos Aires city continues to lead the world ranking for Argentine cities, also presenting outstanding growth overall - the city jumped from 32nd position in 2007, to 15th in 2008, being surpassed only by Sao Paulo among Latin American cities, and for only 3 events. Argentina has more than 25 destinations suitable for congresses and conventions and throughout the year the country receives thousands of travelers participating in international conferences, exhibitions and incentive trips.
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Iguazu Falls chosen as favorite attraction by the British |
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Brazil reaffirmed as a major economic and tourism power |
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In a survey conducted by The Guardian newspaper, Iguazú Falls was deemed the favorite attraction abroad by participating readers.
The Iguazu Falls were selected as the most attractive destination for 2009, as revealed in the "Travel Awards" survey that the newspaper holds every year.
In a story entitled "Winners of Travel Awards 2009", The Guardian wrote this: "The Iguazu Falls in South America were the favorite attraction for our readers, and attract over a million visitors a year." Readers chose their favorite places to visit according to categories proposed by the paper. For example, favorite destination in the UK, best European destination and favorite city abroad.
It was also announced that the falls are still in the race to become one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2011.
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2009 saw Brazil reaffirmed as a major economic and tourism power in Latin America. Planned measures for economic growth are in place and Brazil is currently a major receiver of foreign investment. In 2009 the country won the opportunity to host the 2016 Olympic Games, and was hailed as the most promising emerging market in an Iberglobal survey and voted ‘Best Destination to Discover‘ by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. In addition, last November, Rio de Janeiro was named "Best Gay Destination in the World" by the International LGBT tourism conference.
Source: Caribbean News Digital
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| Peruvian archaeologists discover ancient wooden statuettes in Chan Chan Citadel, Peru |
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TRUJILLO, PE - After several weeks of excavations, a total of 17 wooden statuettes, each more than 500 years old, were found at Ñain An Palace located in the Chan Chan mud-built citadel in Trujillo province. Cristobal Campana, Director of the 110 Unit, responsible for the restoration and conservation of the largest mud-built citadel in the world, stated that they found a total of 17 anthropomorphic wood statuettes, built into the ground within vaulted niches in the sides of the ceremonial temple entrance. “We have found 20 vaulted niches, but only 17 statuettes. We believe that the missing 3 were removed by settlers before closing the temple,” he said. “This is the most important find in the last few years for Peruvian archaeologists working in the Chan Chan citadel. “At present 16 specialists are performing restoration works in situ”. He also pointed out that these statuettes may have been placed in the area between 1350 and 1400 A.D., a period that belongs to the Chimu culture, in northern Peru.
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