Latin America

Ecuador: Foreign Office warns against all but essential travel

Move follows ongoing protests over austerity measures, but does not extend to transit via Quito or Guayaquil airports to the Galapagos Islands

Breathtaking vistas, beach parties and local art in Fortaleza

Hedonistic nightlife, plenty of cultural attractions and more than 18 miles of beaches make Fortaleza a great all-rounder to suit a variety of clients

Oneworld to lose Latam in Latin America shake-up

Delta buys stake in Chile’s Latam

Norwegian to connect world’s most remote airports

Flights via Gatwick to link the world’s northernmost and southernmost airports

Wildlife, gastronomy and culture experiences in Peru

Ticking off wildlife, culture and foodie bucket list experiences on a new escorted group tour of Peru with Latin Routes

Latin Routes to launch escorted group tours programme

Departures across nine itineraries, spanning six countries, will get under way next May

Hiking hotspots, astrotourism and local festivals in Chile

Discovering the diversity of the Chilean landscape and its cultural offering. Charlotte Flach delves in

Virgin Atlantic signs codeshare with Brazilian carrier GOL

Deal will allow customers flying on Virgin’s new Heathrow-Sao Paulo route to connect seamlessly with 37 destinations across Brazil

Chance for luxury's stars to shine with launch of 2020 awards

The TTG Luxury Travel Awards are back! Industry encouraged to enter in a range of categories

Latin American culture, wildlife and diving in Belize

Andrew Doherty speaks to Karen Bevans, director of tourism for the Belize Tourism Board, about the country’s offering for UK travellers.

Scenic reveals new Eclipse itineraries

Two new voyages have been announced, a month ahead of its maiden voyage

Chocolate, coffee and culture in Peru

From otherworldly cloud forests to tribal villages, Charlotte Flach rounds up Peru’s highlights

Latin Routes reveals 'hybrid' brochure design

The specialist operator said it had combined the best aspects of a travel magazine and a traditional brochure

Hurtigruten debuts first hybrid cruise ship Roald Amundsen

The ship embarked on its maiden voyage this week

Latin Routes renews reusable water bottle partnership with Water-to-Go

Operator to continue offering all clients a reusable filter bottle to reduce single-use plastic bottles on its trips after a successful trial year

Experience Latin America to welcome '400 buyers' at 2019 event

A new venue and revamped programme will propel the upcoming Experience Latin America (ELA) event into a different phase, organisers believe

Silversea boss pledges to get agents aboard Silver Origin for Galapagos trip

Silversea has pledged to take agents to the Galapagos to experience its latest ship, Silver Origin, which is due to arrive in the destination next summer

Aqua Expeditions reveals plans for two new ships

Vessels will sail itineraries in Indonesia and on the Peruvian Amazon

Lata boosts content of next month's London event

New seminar programme added to Experience Latin America

Making a difference with volunteering trips

Want to volunteer abroad? Abra Dunsby speaks to agents who’ve been there and done just that, with tips on selling these trips to clients too

Agency lands £30K in expedition cruise sales days after first event

Delmar World in north Wales hosted around 40 guests for an evening with Celebrity Cruises earlier this month

Nobu announces plans for second London hotel

Expanding luxury chain will open property in West End location in 2020

Feeling the rhythm in Colombia

Andrew Doherty learns how the South American country is promoting itself through music

Norwegian launches summer 2019 programme with new Rio route

New flights to Miami and San Francisco added, while Seattle summer service resumes