The Cusco Chamber of Commerce has reported a 20% decrease in tourist interest in visiting Machu Picchu. This decline is attributed to difficulties in securing entry tickets to the site, prompting foreign travel agencies to remove Machu Picchu from some tour packages. The Chamber of Commerce blames the management of the sanctuary for the problems and is calling for urgent changes to improve access. Concerns center around the reliability of obtaining permits, impacting pre-booked travel arrangements. This situation threatens the regional tourism economy, heavily reliant on Machu Picchu’s appeal. Officials are being urged to address the logistical challenges and restore confidence among tour operators and potential visitors. The lack of guaranteed access is creating uncertainty and discouraging bookings.