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'Agents key to Latin America's growth going forward'

Destinations
James Chapple
17 December 2019

Latin America is open for business and ready to receive tourists from the UK, chairman of the Latin American Travel Association (Lata) Colin Stewart has vowed despite a tumultuous year for the region.

Stewart has been named chair of Bar UK, which represents 71 carriers in engagement with government, regulators and airports

Reflecting on 2019, Stewart told TTG how Lata played a pivotal role restoring travel to Nicaragua earlier this year – “a case study”, said Stewart, for the value the association offers members and its burgeoning relationship with the Foreign Office (FCO).


Stewart’s confidence comes as Lata readies a major agent engagement programme, with Stewart freely acknowledging the association has, to date, failed to adequately promote the destination to the trade.