Last April 2023, at the Westin Hotel in Lima, the new Board of Directors of the Peruvian Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Allied Industries (Asociación Peruana de Hoteles, Restaurantes y Afines) was inaugurated. One of the highlights of the evening was the election of José Casapia Bardales as treasurer of the Board of Directors, a position he will hold until 2025.
The Peruvian Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Institutions is an organization of great importance in the Peruvian tourism sector. Founded on November 22, 1943, it is the oldest association in the sector and was officially recognized by Supreme Resolution on May 4, 1944.
José Casapía Bardales, current Institutional Relations Manager of NOVOMATIC Peru, has extensive experience in the entertainment sector, as well as in the management of institutional relations. His experience and knowledge make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors.
The new Executive Board of the Peruvian Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Related Industries will be formed by Pablo García, who will be the president of the association, accompanied by Fredy Gamarra Elías as vice-president, Gaby Fiorini and Liliana Picaso Salinas as first and second vice-president, respectively. In addition, Gabriela Kanashiro will be the secretary director and Giannina Robinson Díaz, Ramiro Salas Bravo, Fernando Calderón Castro and Vicente Flores Rázuri will act as members.
The Peruvian Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Related Industries aims to promote the value of hospitality, gastronomy and Peruvian culture in order to make tourism in the country a worldwide reference. The Board of Directors elected at this ceremony, composed of experienced professionals in the sector, is committed to working towards this goal and consolidating the country's position in the international tourism market.
Mission and values of the Association
Since its foundation, it has worked tirelessly to represent and defend the interests of individuals and legal entities under private law that provide accommodation, food and beverage services, and other related services such as education in its different modalities, casinos and gambling halls, social clubs, bars, discotheques, and companies that supply products, equipment and services for this large sector.
Throughout its history, it has been an active and respected voice in Peru's tourism industry, working closely with other organizations and government entities to promote and develop tourism in the country. Thanks to its work and dedication, the Association has contributed significantly to the growth of Peru's tourism sector, becoming a key organization for the development of this important industry.
Today, the Peruvian Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Related Industries continues to play a key role in promoting and defending the interests of Peru's tourism sector, working tirelessly to promote and develop tourism in the country, and consolidate itself as a respected and appreciated institution for the promotion of Peruvian hospitality, gastronomy and culture.
For more information, visit the official website of the Peruvian Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Related Industries (Asociación Peruana de Hoteles, Restaurantes y afines) at www.ahora-peru.com
