Qatar Airways will purchase 9.61% of Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific.The $662 million stock purchase is expected to be finalized Monday, Qatar said.“Cathay Pacific is a fellow Oneworld membe…
Battleground Brazil: Uber fights latest threat to business
SAO PAULO (AP) — Thousands of drivers from Uber and cabbies faced off in Brazil’s capital Tuesday as the Senate considered imposing new regulations that the ride-sharing app said would …
Deer Island: A Sun-Filled Beach Day Trip from Mazatlan
Mazatlan is one of the top Mexico beach destinations on the Pacific coast, and with good reason. It has miles of wide beaches, a gorgeous historic city center, lots of good food, fascinating cultur…
Latin America’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports, by OAG
Which airline and airport in Latin America will give you the least annoying experience? OAG, a flight information provider, has released its On-Time Performance (OTP) Star Ratings.And the winners i…
IAG overcomes bad weather and terror to report increase in profits
International Consolidated Airlines Group has reported a third quarter operating profit of €1,455 million before exceptional items.The figure is up from the €1,205 million reported last y…
Video: Tourism Leaders on Planning to Avoid Overtourism
Tourism executives have to strike a careful balance: They want to attract more visitors, but they also must be sensitive to the needs of the local environment and residents.During a superpanel at S…
TRAVEL DEALS: $50 Resort Credit at JW Marriott Cusco, $80 Las Brisas Mexico Deals
This week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals takes us to Peru, where you can get a $50 resort credit at the luxurious JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, and Mexico, where Brisas Gro…
Machu Picchu: Keep Your Visit Within Your Budget!
When traveling through Latin America, Machu Picchu is the obligatory stop for many young people and tourists that travel the world. This is because its beautiful landscapes, mysticism and history m…
Singapore passport goes top of global power league
Paraguay has removed visa requirements for Singaporeans, propelling the city state’s passport to the top of Passport Index’s most powerful ranking – with a visa-free score of 159.…
The Latest Picks for the Top Hotels in South America
Want to know which are the most highly regarded luxury hotels and resorts in South America? We’ve got some rare convergence with the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards—if …