The Costa Rica Tourism Board has established a partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and CNN International to launch a new campaign.Under the title “Essential Costa R…
Latin American travel holding firm in UK market despite Brexit fears
The Latin American Travel Association has revealed the results of the 2017 LATA Travel Trends Report, revealing, while Brexit has dominated the headlines over the last year, it has not had an immed…
Mandarin Oriental to enter South American market with a hotel in Chile
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the signing of a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, a 310-room hotel currently operating in Santiago, Chile. The group will take over m…
Manly: Live like a Sydney local
Manly is one of Sydney’s most famous tourist attractions but may also be one of its least penetrated and understood.“Every concierge in Sydney will tell their guests to come here,&rdquo…
Trump expected to reveal Cuba policy this week
President Donald Trump is expected to announce revisions to U.S.-Cuba policies on Friday in Miami, according to media sources.The White House, however, has yet to confirm when or where such an anno…
Mysterious Guatavita Lake: A Beautiful Bogota Side Trip
A place of incredible myths and legends, known for its cultural and historic richness and beautiful landscapes, the municipality of Guatavita — an easy side trip from Bogota — is a plac…
Another Great Santiago Boutique Choice: Hotel Magnolia
The Chilean capital of Santiago seemed to take its time opening new luxury hotels with character, even as ones in other South American cities kept popping up with regularity. They’ve been mak…
Travel agents get education on how to influence lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — ASTA members got to try their hand at being lobbyists for a day on Wednesday during the Society’s annual Legislative Day.Participants were invited to first attend sev…
How to Spend Five Days Traveling in Salvador, Brazil
SALVADOR, BRAZIL – Perhaps the most culturally diverse city of Brazil, Salvador in the state of Bahia has a unique energy that expands well beyond their famous Carnival celebrations. Once the…
TOP 6 ECO TOURS IN LATIN AMERICA
The Latin America ecotourism industry has expanded considerably over the last few decades. Practically every country from Mexico to Argentina is emerging as a premiere destination for outdoor adven…