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Latin America

Silversea sells out 2023 world cruise in a day
Fares range from £58,000 to £218,000 per guest for the voyage onboard Silver Shadow
Royal Caribbean to resume 'fully vaccinated' Caribbean cruises in June
Line will operate from the Bahamas for fully vaccinated adult passengers
Eco-lodges to recommend in Latin America
Clients’ increasing awareness of their environmental impact, combined with a growing desire to stay in accommodation surrounded by nature, could see Latin America’s eco-lodges rise in popularity when travel returns, says Madeleine Barber.
Pura Aventura on the importance of responsible tourism
Tom Power, managing director of specialist tour operator Pura Aventura, speaks to Abra Dunsby about being certified by B Corporation, having a Travel Positive mantra and why the travel industry has a duty to build back better.
Celebrity reveals 2023 Galapagos itineraries
The line will offer six sailings across its three-ship Galapagos fleet - Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration
Lata Foundation steps up support for Peruvian porters
New fundraising campaign launched to help porters hit by the Covid tourism downturn
Oasis Overland ceases trading after more than 20 years
Adventure specialist becomes third Aito operator to fold during the pandemic, compared to just five in the 45 years previous since the association’s formation
AMResorts to offer new destination in Mexico this summer
Resort deal signed to bring Secrets and Dreams brands to Banderas Bay in Nayarit
Journey Latin America targets skiers with new Chile itinerary
With the winter 2021 season in doubt, operator promoting increasingly popular skiing and winter sports pursuits in Chile between May and October
Africa travel ban extended to Tanzania and DRC
All arrivals banned from 4am on Friday (22 January)
Industry needs to focus on regenerative travel
The new movement supersedes sustainable travel, with a new report saying hotels must seek to give back more than they ever take out in a tourism context
Doing the right thing: sustainable travel options
For some people, the pandemic has meant a chance to reconsider future travel choices, seeking out more thoughtful, sustainable options, and agents can help them on that greener journey
Qatar, Madeira and Azores removed from travel corridor list
Transport secretary Grant Shapps announces further changes to English travel rules
Govt bans arrivals from Portugal and swathes of South America
It follows the emergence of a new Covid variant in Brazil, with the government extending the ban to Portugal owing to its travel links with Brazil
In the spotlight: CoCo, Art Villas, Costa Rica
In the first of a new series, we highlight a new hotel project that’s caught our eye – first up, five pods in the Costa Rican jungle
IAG reportedly set to halve price for Air Europa purchase
Airline giant is reported to have reduced the price for buying Spanish carrier to €500 million
Transport sec promises travel corridor 'certainty' over festive season
Grant Shapps said on Thursday there would be only emergency removals from the list over Christmas and the new year
Lata chief: Latin America must fight international perception
Danny Callaghan tells Aito conference destinations across the region had been unfairly tarred with the same brush in terms of their Covid response
Australian travel trade halved by Covid crisis
Half of Australia’s retail agents already lost over past six to seven months, Aito conference hears
RCD Hotels launches agents rewards programme
Agents can earn money, free nights and the chance to win “one-off” experiences
Latin Routes adds flexibility to escorted touring programme
Specialist is offering range of multi-centre tours to Latin America
Julia Bradbury named ambassador for Costa Rica tourism recovery campaign
The Costa Rica Sanctuary campaign has been launched to inspire people to travel to the country during the pandemic
Latin Routes seeks nominations for Christmas gift appeal for kids
Operator wants people to put forward friends and/or colleagues who may be struggling to give their kids a magical Christmas this year
Journey Latin America debuts 'Covid-conscious' trips
Latin America specialist’s "trailblazer" range designed to get people back into destinations promptly as they reopen while ensuring safety