Skip to main content

Latin America

American Airlines tackles Christmas staffing problem
Carrier says cancellations will be averted despite rostering problems
Intrepid continues sustainable tourism drive with Costa Rica base
Peak Central America will house 12 operations staff and 70 tour leaders
Intrepid Group makes two key staff changes
New role of chief purpose officer created by Intrepid
BA sparks fears of scramble for baggage space with new boarding rules
Hand baggage-only passengers to board last on BA
Silver Travel Advisor seals Advantage partnership
Consortium targets mature market with specialist alliance
JTA Travel appoints new head of tour operations
Dave Green joins JTA from Belleair
Celebrity Cruises announces new ship for Galapagos
The line will launch the 100-passenger Celebrity Flora in 2019
WTM 2017: New national parks for Chile
Chile is expected to enjoy a rise in international visitors during its peak summer season between December and March 2018
WTM 2017: Rio looks to offset negative perceptions
A focus on a new year-round programme of events in Rio de Janeiro has been highlighted of a way of offsetting ongoing negativity around the city, including media reports of continued violence
WTM 2017: TTG Media to publish new WTM Insights magazine
New publication for global WTM community to launch in 2018
WTM 2017: Latin America’s road to success
It’s nearly all positive news for the tourism industry in Latin America. Sarah Gilbert looks into growth in arrivals, increased airlift and the biggest developments of 2017
WTM 2017: Mexico City- US growth predicted despite 'Trump effect'
The American market is forecast to grow by 2% in 2018, notwithstanding President Trump’s policies, the tourism board has said
WTM 2017: Air Europa adds new Brazil route
Air Europa has added Recife in Brazil to its network, as part of a strategy to have 25 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean by the end of next year
Travel Network Group invites agents to ‘Be’ part of its autumn campaign
Consortium’s autumn sales message will include consumer protection details
Travel trio nears £6,000 for Machu Picchu trek
Stephen Bath, Steve Endacott and Ruth Hilton completed their four-day challenge on Saturday
Endacott and Bath head to Machu Picchu for latest charity challenge
The pair will be joined by Trafalgar’s Ruth Hilton to trek the Inca Trail
Tucan Travel launches Peru discount for early release of Inca Trail permits
Peru’s Ministry of Culture will put permits for 2018 on sale next week - months earlier than previous years
Nobu Hotels reveals plans for South American debut
Celebrity-backed chain will open a hotel in Brazilian city Sao Paulo
Nobu Hotels to open first hotel in South America
The expansion will see a mix of Nobu Hotel, Residences and restaurant in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Latin America: Dancing to a different beat
Aviation in the Latin American region is working hard to find its rhythm, but challenges remain
Air Europa's Colin Stewart named new Lata chairman
Stewart replaces former association chairman Byron Shirto
More than 200 killed in Mexico earthquake
The epicentre of the quake was 75 miles away from Mexico City
Brochure launches: Operators reveal their latest product
Prepare to launch into autumn with an armoury of new product at your fingertips as Andrew Doherty asks the operators to share highlights from their shiny new brochures
Caribtours introduces two new destinations
Tour operator adds Costa Rica and South Africa for 2018