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Cuenca from above: rooftops not to be missed
LATAM NEWS Cuenca from above: rooftops not to be missed Revelling in the architectural and scenic beauty of Cuenca is a pleasure that can be enjoyed in many ways. Doing so from above, with a fantastic panoramic view as a backdrop while savouring the tasty Ecuadorian...
32 destinations around the world have been named “Best Tourist Villages 2022” by the UNWTO
LATAM NEWS 32 destinations around the world have been named "Best Tourist Villages 2022" by the UNWTO The award recognises rural destinations that embrace tourism as a driver of development and new employment and income opportunities, while preserving and promoting...
Guide to identify a traditional Buenos Aires café
LATAM NEWS Guide to identify a traditional Buenos Aires café If the place is old, with lots of wood, posters and photos, if the waiters are wearing shirts and waistcoats, if the menu offers medialunas: then you are in a real Argentine café! You are sitting at an old...
LATAM expects 85% of operations to resume by the end of the year
LATAM NEWS LATAM expects 85% of operations to resume by the end of the year The LATAM Group is forecasting a passenger operations rate of 85% for December (measured in available seat kilometres - ASK) compared to the same period in 2019, confirming its year-end...
San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina: the Colombian archipelago in the heart of the Caribbean
LATAM NEWS San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina: the Colombian archipelago in the heart of the Caribbean Nearly forty diving sites, some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, a blue sea that is sometimes tinged with green and purple, incredibly...
The World Travel & Tourism Council announce collaboration with UNWTO and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance at COP15
LATAM NEWS The World Travel & Tourism Council announce collaboration with UNWTO and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance at COP15 Travel & Tourism sector commits to vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 At the UN Biodiversity conference (COP15) in...
Protected areas to visit in Ecuador
LATAM NEWS Protected areas to visit in Ecuador Ecuador's natural environment has an impressive biodiversity, no matter where you are. There are 70 protected marine and terrestrial areas in its four regions, which account for almost 20% of the territory and are home to...
“Ready to fly’ soon a reality?
LATAM NEWS "Ready to fly' soon a reality? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards that will bring the goal of having travellers arrive at airports ready to fly a little closer to reality. The recently published Recommended...
Turkish Airlines to operate daily flights between Istanbul and Buenos Aires in 2023
LATAM NEWS Turkish Airlines to operate daily flights between Istanbul and Buenos Aires in 2023 The Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Tourism Promotion of Argentina (INPROTUR), Ricardo Sosa, met with the new General Manager for South America of Turkish...
Emirates back in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro
LATAM NEWS Emirates back in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro Emirates is resuming its service between Dubai, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, suspended due to the pandemic, with four flights per week. The airline is strengthening its Latin American network by adding a...
PROMPERÚ joins the WTTC Nature Guardians
LATAM NEWS PROMPERÚ joins the WTTC Nature Guardians PROMPERÚ is now part of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) initiative for a responsible and sustainable revival of tourism. For Peru, sustainable tourism has become an essential element of development...
5 alternative experiences in Argentina!
LATAM NEWS 5 alternative experiences in Argentina! Sleeping in the middle of a salar, diving with wild sea lions, or making your own wine. There are a multitude of curious, fun and sensational experiences to be had in Argentina, here is a selection! Luxury...
6 events in December not to be missed in Latin America!
LATAM NEWS 6 events in December not to be missed in Latin America! ECUADOR 24/12 Passage of the Travelling Child, Cuenca On 24 December, a large procession takes place from the neighbourhoods of El Vado and San Sebastian, in the west of Cuenca, to the Calderon Park....
Silver Endeavour, a luxury expedition ship in Antarctica
LATAM NEWS Silver Endeavour, a luxury expedition ship in Antarctica Silversea Cruises officially launched the Silver Endeavour, formerly Crystal Endeavor, the world's most luxurious expedition ship, on 19 November in the first-ever naming ceremony for an...
10 must-see sites in the Galapagos Islands
LATAM NEWS 10 must-see sites in the Galapagos Islands In Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, you can experience life in its natural state as you walk among the giant tortoises, sea lions and exotic birds that inhabit this evolutionary paradise. It's one of the most...
Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 list revealed
LATAM NEWS Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 list revealed The 2022 list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants was unveiled at the first physical ceremony since 2019, held on Tuesday evening in Mexico's Yucatan province. Virgilio Martínez and Pía León's...
World Travel Awards 2022: the winners in Latin America
LATAM NEWS World Travel Awards 2022: the winners in Latin America On 11 November, the 29th World Travel Awards ceremony was held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, to celebrate excellence in all key sectors of the travel and tourism industry. Peru confirms its...
Amadeus Travel Trends: How travel will change in 2023
LATAM NEWS Amadeus Travel Trends: How travel will change in 2023 The idea of a technological revolution in travel is no longer an assumption. Over the next 12 months and beyond, we are likely to see a continuing shift in the way we travel. New tools, solutions and...
Colombia presents its tourism offer at the WTM in London
LATAM NEWS Colombia presents its tourism offer at the WTM in London ProColombia has set up an important stand at the World Travel Market in London, one of the most important tourism events in the world, which takes place over three days in the British capital. "We...
Tourism transformation at WTM ministers’ summit
LATAM NEWS Tourism transformation at WTM ministers' summit “Our job is to create jobs” ,World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili told tourism sector leaders as education, sustainability, and governance took centre stage at the...
Air France increases connectivity between France and Costa Rica
LATAM NEWS Air France increases connectivity between France and Costa Rica From December 10th, Air France will operate five weekly flights between Juan Santamaria's International Airport in the Costa Rican capital San José and its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, using...
Peru ranks as one of the world’s top destinations in 2023
LATAM NEWS Peru ranks as one of the world's top destinations in 2023 Peru continues to position itself as one of the best tourist destinations in the world. The prestigious publication National Geographic has placed the country on its list of the best destinations to...
INGUAT celebrates its 55th anniversary
LATAM NEWS INGUAT celebrates its 55th anniversary The Guatemalan Institute of Tourism - INGUAT - is celebrating its 55th anniversary this October. The institution was created on October 6, 1967, in accordance with Decree 1701 of the Congress of the Republic of...
5 events in November not to be missed in Latin America!
LATAM NEWS 5 events in November not to be missed in Latin America! MEXICO 27/10 to 02/11 Día de Muertos, Oaxaca The Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is one of the most traditional celebrations in Mexico, the city transforms itself for this unique festival in homage to los...
The Magic Coffee Route in the Huila region of Colombia
LATAM NEWS The Magic Coffee Route in the Huila region of Colombia As part of its strategy to increase the number of visitors to the department and to support its agrotourism development, the government of Huila continues to strengthen the attraction "The Magic Coffee...
American Airlines to eliminate first class on international flights
LATAM NEWS American Airlines to eliminate first class on international flights American Airlines has confirmed plans to eliminate first class seats on its international flights and replace them with more business class seats. Some of the new seats on long-haul...
Colombian cruise season to surpass pre-pandemic records
LATAM News Colombian cruise season to surpass pre-pandemic records The 2022 - 2023 cruise season, which will run until next March, is projected to bring around 626,900 visitors to the country, 221% more than the 2019 - 2020 period. There will be a total of 227 ports...
The “Ruta 40”, a mythical road that will take you to the “end of the world
LATAM NEWS The "Ruta 40", a mythical road that will take you to the "end of the world The "Ruta 40"? A strip of asphalt and earth of more than 5,000 kilometres crossing Argentina vertically. A huge playground for thrill-seekers and/or outdoor enthusiasts. It begins in...
COVID-19: Vaccination update in Latin America
LATAM NEWS COVID-19: Vaccination update in Latin America (Last update 26/08/2022) Since the first vaccination administered in Latin America on December 24, 2020 in Mexico, vaccination campaigns continue, let's take stock country by country on their progress. It is...
Chile simplifies entry requirements for foreigners from 1 September
LATAM NEWS Chile simplifies entry requirements for foreigners from 1 September Tourists entering the country will no longer have to fill in the C19 form, while the vaccination certificate of the country of origin will be accepted. As a result of a joint effort by the...
The train to the clouds is celebrating its 50th anniversary!
LATAM NEWS The train to the clouds is celebrating its 50th anniversary! It turns its engines very close to the sky and, thanks to its uniqueness, it has become a must-see attraction in the Salta region and an icon in Argentina. Five decades of crossing unique...
Peru confirms increase in daily visitors to Machu Picchu
LATAM NEWS Peru confirms increase in daily visitors to Machu Picchu The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Roberto Sanchez, announced that the Management Unit of the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu (UGM) has confirmed the increase in the number of visitors to...
The 2022 winter season is expected to welcome one million skiers throughout Chile
LATAM NEWS The 2022 winter season is expected to welcome one million skiers throughout Chile Tourism authorities and the Chilean Association of Ski Resorts (Aceski) have arrived in the mountains of the Santiago metropolitan area to kick off the winter sports season,...
Avianca gets Aeroflot slots at London airport
LATAM NEWS Avianca gets Aeroflot slots at London airport Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created a host of problems for Russian airlines, but for those of other countries it has created valuable opportunities. In May, the UK government imposed sanctions on Russian...
In Colombia the reactivation of international tourism has reached 81% since the beginning of the year
LATAM NEWS In Colombia the reactivation of international tourism has reached 81% since the beginning of the year Tourism is not only related to leisure and pleasure, but also to meetings and business tourism. In fact, according to the Ostelea School of Tourism...
Tourism recovery gathers pace as restrictions ease and confidence rises
LATAM NEWS Tourism recovery gains momentum as restrictions ease and confidence returns UNWTO has raised its outlook for 2022 due to stronger than expected first quarter results, a significant increase in flight bookings and an improved outlook for the UNWTO confidence...
Air Europa increases its flight frequency to the Americas
LATAM NEWS Air Europa increases its flight frequency to the Americas The recovery in passenger demand and the incorporation of new aircraft into the airline's fleet will allow Air Europa to gradually resume its flight frequency to its destinations in the Americas....
Easter Island to reopen to tourism on 1 August
LATAM NEWS Easter Island to reopen to tourism on 1 August "It has been agreed that the opening of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) will take place on Monday 1 August 2022″, says a statement from the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism about the island,...
Why choose Latin America as a destination in 2022?
LATAM NEWS Why choose Latin America as a destination in 2022? After two years without visibility for tourism, travellers are still dreaming of far away destinations. Latin America is the ideal region to discover in 2022! A safe destination for the COVID-19...
Merger between Avianca and Viva Air
LATAM NEWS Merger between Avianca and Viva Air The shareholders of the two airlines Avianca and Viva Air have signed a merger agreement to create a new holding company. This transaction will strengthen a sector that has been through the most complex crisis in its...
Peru’s pavilion awarded at Expo 2020 in Dubai
LATAM NEWS Peru's pavilion awarded at Expo 2020 in Dubai The Peru Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai has won the World Expo Awards in the People's Choice Awards category among 192 others. More than 1.4 million visits have been recorded to the pavilion since its...
Santiago de Chile airport’s new terminal opens
LATAM NEWS Santiago de Chile airport's new terminal opens Since Monday 28 February, international flights have been transferred to the new terminal at Santiago de Chile airport. Chilean President Sebastián Piñera inaugurated a new international terminal at Santiago's...
“Blanket Travel Restrictions Don’t Work”: UNWTO Adds its Voice to WHO Statement
LATAM NEWS “Blanket Travel Restrictions Don’t Work”: UNWTO Adds its Voice to WHO Statement The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the call of its sister UN agency World Health Organization (WHO) for restrictions on travel to be lifted or eased. Citing the...
Making Tourism stronger and ready for the future
LATAM NEWS Making Tourism stronger and ready for the future This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy of an evolving crisis and of the actions of governments....
Ansenuza, the new Argentinean national park to discover
LATAM NEWS Ansenuza, the new Argentinean national park to discover The famous actor Leonardo Di Caprio is now promoting this fabulous protected area located in the province of Córdoba. Its 433,000 hectares offer excellent alternatives to the traveller and...
World Travel Awards announces 2021 global winners
LATAM NEWS World Travel Awards announces 2021 global winners The World Travel Awards - the leading authority on recognising and rewarding excellence in travel and tourism - has announced the 2021 winners in its global categories. With three awards in this 28th...
Panama launches its new tourism brand “Vive por Más”
LATAM NEWS Panama launches its new tourism brand “Vive por Más” Panama has launched the tourism brand platform "Vive por Más" (live for more) with the intention to reactivate the tourism sector that has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and to attract...
IATA calls for removal of entry restrictions for vaccinated travellers
LATAM NEWS IATA calls for removal of entry restrictions for vaccinated travellers The International Air Transport Association (IATA), through its Director General Willie Walsh, has said that people who have undergone the Covid-19 vaccination regime should travel...
The best vineyard in the world is Argentine for the third time
LATAM NEWS The best vineyard in the world is Argentine for the third time The Zuccardi Valle de Uco vineyard, located in the province of Mendoza, has been awarded the title of the best vineyard in the world for the third time in 2021 by the World's Best Vineyard. For...
Panama has a new convention centre
LATAM NEWS Panama has a new convention centre Credit: Panama Convention Center Thanks to an investment of more than $200 million, Panama now has a modern convention centre, the Panama Convention Center (PCC), located in Amador on the banks of the Panama Canal. The new...