In this Dec. 14, 2013 photo, passengers walk near the departure gates at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, near Caracas, Venezuela. Fernando Llano / Associated Press As Venezuelan b…
Black Friday Comes To The Tourism Sector
Airlines, hotel chains and travel agencies took advantage of November 24, the Black Friday, and the next days to offer great discounts. It is a long-standing tradition that has been imported from t…
Nova Friburgo: A Little Switzerland in Rio’s Mountain Range
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Located in the central-northern part of Rio’s State, Nova Friburgo makes one feel in Europe without leaving Brazil. Only two and a half hours away from Rio, the…
Buy Your Way Into Airport Lounge Access in Latin America
Even if you have spent enough and flown enough to hit elite status on one of the big international airlines, chances are you’re out of luck when you’re flying into and around Latin Amer…
IAATO and Argentina collaborates on responsible tourism
At a meeting organized by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Fuegian Institute of Tourism, an announcement was made on a collaboration between the Antarctic …
VIP lounge unveiled at Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito
Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito has expanded its international VIP lounge.Visited by more than 12,000 passengers per month, the new facility was designed with the objective of creating an elegant a…
2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism held in Mendoza, Argentina
The 2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism was held in Mendoza, Argentina in September to highlight the importance of wine and gastronomy as the crucial aspect of tourism development. The Conf…
Slum Tourism In Rio De Janeiro Faces Increased Violence
Rio de Janeiro shows its slums to the world, and, of course, the carelessness of the government when it comes to dealing with social inequality. Slum tourism is growing in popularity.Deprived of a …
Silver Cloud departs on first Antarctic expedition voyage
Fresh from a $40 million refurbishment and conversion to an ice-class expedition ship, Silversea’s Silver Cloud has set sail from Buenos Aires on her first-ever expedition voyage.Over the cou…
Alaska Airlines quits Cuba, blames Trump
Alaska Airlines will halt its lone route to Cuba on Jan. 22, citing tougher travel restrictions put in place by the Trump administration.The airline launched Los Angeles-Havana service on Jan. 5, s…