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Virgin Atlantic to launch Sao Paulo next May and expand India network
Flights from Heathrow to Brazil’s most populous city will begin on 13 May 2024, having first been announced in spring 2019
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Gold Medal adds 27 new properties to Latin America programme
The additions come as part of the launch of its new-look Caribbean, Mexico and South America programme
Chile lifts all remaining Covid-related travel restrictions
Chile lifts all remaining Covid-related travel restrictions
Tourists are no longer required to present a evidence of a negative PCR test for Covid-19 or a vaccination certificate to enter Chile
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The biggest mistake you can make when arranging a Latin America tour
It’s the perfect continent for adventurous travellers, with diverse attractions ranging from beaches and jungle to wildlife and glaciers.
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The destinations making a comeback according to the UK's TikTok habits
New data shared exclusively with TTG reveals which destinations are on an upward trend according to the video sharing app
Latin Routes launches first new destination since onset of Covid
Latin Routes launches first new destination since onset of Covid
The introduction of Panama to the brand’s portfolio is its second offering within Central America after Costa Rica
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Mexico mansion becomes Set Collection’s first Americas member
The Set Collection’s newest member is owned by a Hollywood producer and features a Picasso and 20-seat private cinema among its luxuries.
Explore co-founder Derek Moore 'an integral character in travel's history'
Aito stalwart Derek Moore inducted into Lata Hall of Fame
The former chair of Aito and touring pioneer was inducted during the association’s first parliamentary reception since Covid-19
Operator to increase focus on community-based tourism with new range
Operator to increase focus on community-based tourism with new range
Original Travel launches collection of 20 itineraries centred around community-based tourism
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Specialist launches Guyana following addition of new BA flights
Signature Guyana: Wildlife and Waterfalls is a 12-day private journey
Cunard to return to South America for first time in five years
Queen Victoria will depart Southampton on 9 January 2025 on a 78-night voyage featuring calls in Brazil, Chile and Argentina
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Portugal’s Tap reintroduces stopover scheme to boost tourism
The scheme, which was initially launched in 2016, allows travellers to extend their stopover in Lisbon or Porto from five to 10 days
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G Adventures to restart Peru operations next month
The move comes as the operator looks to help support local communities and businesses in the country which rely on tourism for income
The FCDO expects protesting in Peru's capital Lima to escalate (Credit: Eduardo Garcia / Unsplash)
Peru: State of emergency in capital Lima extended
Foreign Office updates advice amid ongoing political instability
'The FCDO's nuanced response to Peru's troubles has been very welcome'
'The FCDO's nuanced response to Peru's troubles has been very welcome'
Lata chief executive Danny Callaghan praises Foreign Office for proactivity during Peruvian political crisis, with country’s major landmark poised to formally reopen to tourists
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'A big step': Latin America specialists hail Machu Picchu reopening
Peru’s most famous tourist landmark and destination to reopen on Wednesday (15 February) after two months of uncertainty and upheaval owing to political protests
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'Severe' forest fires prompt Chile travel warning from FCDO
The country’s government has ordered a number of National Parks and reserves to close as a result
Lata will hold its main annual event virtually for the second time
Lata confirms exhibitors for inaugural trade roadshow
The association will welcome agents interested in selling Latin America
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Peru: State of emergency extended to several major tourism gateways
Fallout from ongoing political protests impacting travel to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Puno and Lake Titicaca
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Tourists 'pulled from Ubers' by Mexican taxi drivers, FCDO warns
Foreign Office urges travellers to be vigilant following a series of protests by taxi drivers in Mexico following the emergence of Uber
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Major operators cancel Peru programmes amid political unrest
G Adventures and Intrepid Travel have paused all operations from the country until 5 February
The first of the services will depart from Lima on Sunday
Peru: Tourists rescued after protests force Machu Picchu closure
The site has been temporarily closed as political demonstrations continue in the region
Another Lima-London flight is expected shortly (Credit: Adrian Dascal/Unsplash)
Peru: More airports close as protests trigger fresh state of emergency
The regions of Amazona, La Libertad and Tacna have been placed in a state of emergency by the Peruvian government
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Lata to host first-ever trade roadshow in 2023
Three events across the north and midlands will take place in March