Interview with Suppliers
“The Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo combines French elegance with the charm of Panamanian culture”
Interviews David Kianni, General Manager of the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo in Panama Visit Latin America: Can you introduce us to the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo? Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama is a historic place which blends French elegance with the...
“ The year 2022 has definitely arrived with a wind of hope”
Interviews Carolina Briones, Secretary General of the Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA) Visit Latin America: CATA received the 2021 International Tourism Excellence Award for its actions during the pandemic. How is 2022 going in terms of tourist numbers...
“Our goal is very clear: to be the hub of the Americas”
Interviews Christophe Didier, Sales Vice President of Copa Airlines Visit Latin America: COPA Airlines is 75 years old this year, what has been the key to its success and longevity? We have a very clear vision and objectives to be the leading airline and preferred...
“Making Panama a world-class sustainable destination is our goal”
Interviews Iván Eskildsen, Minister of Tourism of Panama / General Administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority Visit Latin America: What is the current situation of tourism in Panama? Since Panama opened its borders to passengers, thanks to the success of the...
“Futaleufú first clean and sustainable destination in the world”
INTERVIEWS Interview by Natalia Baeza, Coordinator of the Tourism Office of the Municipality of Futaleufú Visit Latin America: How did you come up with the idea to apply for the Green Destination competition? Natalia Baeza: We discovered this initiative in 2017. We...
“Give yourself 60 minutes escape from the comfort of your couch!”
FOCUS Laura Ortiz, Global Sales Director of Quimbaya Latin America Visit Latin America: Can you introduce us to Quimbaya Latin America? QUIMBAYA LATIN AMERICA is a Destination Management Company with its own receptive agencies in 11 countries in Latin America since 34...
Read our interview about an exceptional 42-day trip to Ecuador!
FOCUS From Austria, 42 days visiting Ecuador! Visit Latin America: How did you organise this trip to Ecuador? Mr. Hofmann (Client): I am more of a traveller than a normal tourist. When I had the idea to travel to Ecuador, I immediately looked on Google Maps to find...
“Our main objectives are to reopen the borders and to welcome incoming tourism”
FOCUS Germán Cardoso Ferreira, Uruguay's Minister of Tourism Visit Latin America: What is the current situation for tourism in Uruguay? Tourism is one of the activities with the greatest impact on the world's economies. The World Tourism Organisation says that before...
“Mexico City is an avant-garde metropolis”
FOCUS Carlos Mackinlay, Tourism Secretary of the city of Mexico Visit Latin America: What is the current situation of tourism in Mexico City? Sources: Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico City / Mexico City International Airport VLA: What are the health...
“Guatemala is a megadiverse country, but also one of the main destinations to discover the pre-Hispanic Mayan heritage”
FOCUS Mynor Cordón, Director of the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT) Visit Latin America: What is the current tourism situation in Guatemala? Guatemala’s tourism faces challenges. According to the latest report of the Tourism Barometer of the UNWTO (World...