Latin America

The gunman opened fire after being denied entry to an event in the club

Two weeks ago Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed its first visitors to the premier resort destination off the coast of Belize

More than 70 people feared dead in Colombian aircraft crash

A search has had to be called off due to bad weather conditions

Wendy Wu unveils worldwide brochure

Tour operator realises global ambitions with eight new itineraries

Affordable luxury, cruise and Asian expansion: Travel 2's 2017 brochure highlights

Agents will see a stream of new product from both Travel 2 and Gold Medal next year. Director of sales and marketing Gordon McCreadie distils the key information for TTG

Cox & Kings takes off with new Latin America tours

Cox & Kings has taken advantage of a number of new British Airways flights to South and Central America as part of its “revamped” tours to the regions

Latin America tops leader board for 'fastest-growing' currencies this summer

Top was the Costa Rica colon, which surged 84% year-on-year between June and August 2016

US swimmers detained at Rio airport

The pair were taken off a plane to be questioned as part of a robbery investigation

Latam Airlines Group 'recognises need to be innovative' as revenues fall

The group has cited a "weak macroeconomic environment” in South America.

Olympic Games commence in Rio

More than 500,000 tourists are expected to attend the games, which will showcase 28 sports over August 5-21.

Play polo with the pros at Argentina's La Aguada Resort

What it’s like to train with athletes in rural Argentina

Velas Resorts to debut in Los Cabos

The Mexican group’s latest hotel will include unique new wellness suites

Tourist dies trying to take a photo

The 51-year-old man had reportedly ignored safety signs and warnings

Brazil dismisses Zika fears as Olympics loom

Concerns over the virus continue to overshadow games build-up

Brazil tourism chiefs allay Rio Olympics concerns

There has been “no discussion” to cancel or postpone the games

Latin American tourism hampered by lack of awareness

But study finds an overwhelming majority of people are keen to travel to the region

Belmond to launch Peru sleeper train

Luxury brand will operate new service in the Andes from 2017

Latam becomes second airline to suspend Venezuela operations

Lufthansa has also suspended services to the country amid claims it is owed millions in ticket revenues

BA to start Chile flights

Airline will fly to the capital Santiago from January 2017

How the Rainforest Alliance is helping responsible tourism in Latin America

If you like your Costa Coffee, your Innocent Smoothies and your PG Tips, you will be familiar with the green frog logo of the Rainforest Alliance. Products bearing the seal originate on, or contain ingredients sourced from, Rainforest Alliance-certified farms or forests.

But did you know that as well as working with the forestry and agriculture industries, the Rainforest Alliance also works with tourism businesses?

British tourist found dead in Peru

The body of Harry Greaves was discovered almost two weeks after he went missing

Family concern grows for Peru backpacker

Harry Greaves from Shropshire has not contacted relatives since April 7

Brazil tackling Zika fears with tourism-themed health programe

The new initiative will focus on tourist attractions, the training of agents and inspection routines

First UK pavilion at WTM Latin America tempts back businesses

British companies are using the show to return to the market after years of absence