Peru stands out at the Smart Destinations 2025 Awards

A tribute to sustainable and innovative tourism in Peru.

Peru emerged as the most awarded country at the 2025 Ibero-American Smart Destinations Awards (DTI), securing 11 distinctions in the event's second edition. Held in Bonito, Brazil, the awards brought together tourism, technology, and sustainability leaders as part of the III International Smart Destinations Fair (FIDI).

Source: MINCETUR

Recognizing excellence in tourism innovation

Among the winners were the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) and the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (PROMPERÚ), recognized for their efforts to modernize and strengthen Peruvian tourism. Mincetur played a key role in providing technical assistance to several winning organizations in eight of the nine award categories, supporting projects that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in the sector.

One of the most notable awards went to the project "Provisions for the Governance and Management of Tourism Destinations," which won in the "Tourism Governance" category. This initiative aims to enhance coordination between the public and private sectors by establishing a regulatory framework that promotes sustainable and competitive tourism development in Peru.

PROMPERÚ was honored for its "Commercial Program for Tourism Companies," an initiative designed to train entrepreneurs and industry professionals, enhancing their commercial skills and boosting the competitiveness of tourism services in both domestic and international markets.

Source: IG FIDI - International Smart Destinations Fair

Commitment to Smart Tourism Destinations

Since joining the Ibero-American Network of Smart Tourism Destinations in 2023, Peru has made significant strides in adopting the ITD model, aligning with SEGITTUR Spain's five strategic pillars: Governance, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability, and Accessibility.

These achievements position Peru as a leader in smart tourism management in Ibero-America, fostering innovative and responsible tourism that benefits both visitors and local communities.