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- The Peruvian government recently spent $25 million on a cable to diversify tourism in the county. Kuélap, the largest stone ruins complex in South America, has seen visitor numbers triple since the ropeway was installed. Peru is hoping the investment in lesser known attractions will ease the increasing pressure on the famous Machu Picchu.
- At the end of September, Disney’s new Skyliner Gondolas are scheduled to begin operation. These themed people movers are designed to connect two theme parks and four resorts in Disney World. Learn more about the Gondola Project’s take on the transit value of this ropeway system here.
- The controversary continues surrounding the Mount Kilimanjaro Cable Car in Tanzania. Being driven by the Tanzanian Tourism minister, the Environment minister is saying it will be his department that issues the needed permits. In a tweet, he said permits would only happen after studies to determine potential environmental risks and ways to mitigate them. Here’s the Gondola Project’s take on the environmental impact.
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