Latin America

'The obsession with sending clients just to Machu Picchu is lazy'

The Remote trade show is helping grow Latin America’s tourism industry in a sustainable way with its focus on boutique travel experiences.

Almost a third of Brits set to travel more in 2024

The findings were unveiled in the 2023/24 Skyscanner Horizons report

‘Without agents, Exodus probably wouldn't be a household name’

Sam Seward, managing director of Exodus Adventure Travels, talks trade relationships, travel trends and sustainability with TTG ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary next year

Foreign Office cautions against travel to hurricane-hit Mexican beach resort

FCDO is advising against all but essential travel to Acapulco after Hurricane Otis brought 165mph winds last week

TTG Expedition Cruise Network Virtual Conference 2023: Latin Trails

Tune in for snappy 20-minute training sessions to hear the latest news, updates and tips from Latin Trails

Lupita Ayala rejoins Velas Resorts as London sales office reopens

Former Mexico Tourism Board deputy director will lead European sales

Peru declares new state of emergency in capital Lima

The Foreign Office has urged Brits to liaise with their airlines and tour operators as political unrest could lead to delays and disruption to travel

Trailfinders' Lucy Wildman joins Discova as UK senior account manager

Group touring specialist Wildman brings more than 10 years’ industry experience to her new role with the DMC

New agents given chance to earn free tour through Intrepid incentive

Intrepid launches incentive scheme for those with less than 12 months’ experience in the industry

The new name in South America agents need to know about

A renowned Argentinian winemaker now has a hotel and a seaplane company – it’s the ultimate way to see Argentina

Here’s how your clients can have unforgettable experiences in Peru, at a great price

Do your clients have the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu on their bucket list? Explore has a fantastic offer on three of its thrilling 2024 walking and hiking Inca Trail tours

State of emergency extended in Peru amid ongoing political protests

A 30-day extension to the alert has been enforced in Pataz province in La Libertad region from on Friday (18 August)

Hurricane Hilary poised to lash Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical storm prompts Foreign Office warning with strong winds and heavy rainfall expected, bringing a high risk of flooding

Latam to launch direct UK-Peru flights this winter

Latam will launch non-stop flights from London to Lima this winter, filling a gap vacated by British Airways

Ecuador's tourism chief plays down threat to tourism from political unrest

Ecuador still deemed safe to travel to despite violence relating to forthcoming presidential elections

Ecuador political murder prompts new Foreign Office travel advice

UK authorities have urged Brits to avoid potential demonstrations as well as large gatherings

Peru is back, but what exactly has been going on there?

Peru has been beset by months of political unrest; TTG’s Gary Noakes finds out more about the country and its tourism sector’s efforts to rebound

Gaynor Atherton promoted to head of trade at Latin Routes

Atherton has been "a huge driving force" in growing trade business, according to Latin Routes co-founder Jess Dennison

Private Luxury Events reveals line-up for 2024

Luxury travel specialist will hold trade events in Dubai, Copenhagen and Sardinia

Ecuador state of emergency prompts FCDO travel warning

Holidaymakers travelling to Ecuador’s Guayaquil airport during a newly-imposed 10pm-5am curfew will need to show proof of a flight booking to enter

Abercrombie & Kent expands into Costa Rica with new DMC

The brand has opened a new destination management company (DMC) in the country

TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – Colombia

New state of emergency declared in Peru amid further political unrest

It comes after a political protest in Lima and Southern Peru has been announced for 19 July

Lata appoints Explore's Carmel Hendry as vice-chair

It comes following the election of Martin Johnson as the association’s new chair