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Join the biggest Latin American travel trade association and become part of our thriving, ever-growing community.

LATA members bring unrivalled passion and knowledge to Latin American travel. With over 400 member organisations including tour operators, DMCs, accommodation, expedition cruise, tourism boards, airlines and media, LATA is where the industry’s Latin America experts come together.

Membership benefits

Profile on the LATA website
Events and networking
Marketing and communications
Media exposure
LATA Safety Scheme

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LATA's new website

We’re so pleased to finally launch our new website. Share your news with members more often, find updates that matter to your business, and easily discover more about the benefits of LATA membership. Explore it now and see what’s new.

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LATA WTM Party

Our WTM party returns! We’re at a different Gaucho venue this year and sponsored by CATA. Join industry friends and colleagues for our evening of networking, and delicious Gaucho food and wine. Members can apply for two complimentary tickets each.

Apply for your tickets here

LATA Roadshow

Following the success of our previous travel agent roadshows, we will be hitting the road again in 2026 with an exciting new format. Destination Latin America is a series of evening events, running over three consecutive dates at locations across the UK.

Find out more here

Latest news from LATA

New LATA Website: Five things you need to do now

LATA

As with all new sites, there’s a lot of information to copy across and things can go amiss. ✅Please check your company profile. First please check it in the Member Directory…

LATA Challenge 100 Update

LATA Foundation

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in LATA Challenge 100, and to everyone who supported it by donating, sharing the Challenge or encouraging colleagues and teammates. We’ve raised…

Latest news from our members

Panama remains open and fully operational following October earthquake

Panama Journeys

Panama is moving forward with resilience after a strong earthquake struck the country on the weekend of 10–11 October. Despite its intensity, the most important news is that no fatalities…

Repayd Shortlisted for Four Travolution Awards

Repayd part of Trust My Group

Repayd, the global travel merchant account, has been shortlisted for four awards at the 2026 Travolution Awards. The company is nominated for Best Technology Partnership, alongside Nezasa. The further three awards…

Update rainfall and mudslide in Santiago, Chile

Patagonia Camp SA

Heavy rainfall affected Santiago de Chile last week and again this week, causing a major mudslide in San Carlos de Apoquindo, in the eastern part of the city. On Tuesday, October…

Tropic Named Among the World's Top 100 Travel Companies for 2026

Tropic Journeys in Nature

Tropic Travel has been named one of the Top 100 Travel Agencies & Tour Operators of the World 2026 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, recognising the company’s reputation, dedication to excellence…

Iguazú Falls – update from the ground (15 October)

Argentina On The Go

Due to exceptionally high water levels linked to El Niño, the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park is operating with restrictions. The Lower Circuit is open, offering views of six…

End 2026 Walking Among the Clouds in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni

Hidalgo Tours Bolivia

Between December and March, the rains transform the Salar de Uyuni into one of Bolivia’s most spectacular natural settings. A thin layer of water covers the salt flats, turning them…