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The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) announces that the 2020 relaunch of its flagship event, LATA Expo (previously Experience Latin America), will be held in a virtual capacity between 19 and 23 October 2020. LATA also reveals that the 2021 edition will take place between 14-16 June 2021 at London’s … View details

LATA Chairman, Colin Stewart, comments on the evolving Covid-19 situation in Latin America in the context of tourism: “Latin America is around 60 days behind Europe with regards to the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic. The outlook is varied across the region with a number of different approaches ranging from compulsory lockdowns in some countries … View details

NEW LATA MEMBERS Furlong Incoming   NEWS FROM LATA FOUNDATION   The LATA Foundation to host virtual pub quiz to raise money for the emergency Covid-19 appeal In light of Covid-19, the LATA Foundation is supporting a range of emergency appeals in Latin America with funds being directed to those … View details

NEWS FROM LATA FOUNDATION   In light of Covid-19, the LATA Foundation is supporting a range of emergency appeals in Latin America with funds being directed to those most in need during these challenging times. Causes include facilitating PPE for midwives serving rural communities in Guatemala, providing essential meals for … View details

NEW LATA MEMBERS   Pousada Estrela D’Água Discova NEWS FROM LATA FOUNDATION   The LATA Foundation Confirms its 2020 Charity Initiatives The LATA Foundation has confirmed its 2020 charity initiatives focusing on conservation, poverty relief, education and community development. Ten core projects are being supported throughout the year across Brazil, … View details

VIEW OR SIGN THE PETITION HERE The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) has initiated a government petition to temporarily suspend aspects of the Package Travel Regulations to help companies in the travel industry survive the current COVID-19 crisis. The petition calls for three temporary amendments: To remove the 14-day time … View details

We have been carefully monitoring the ongoing situation and, in the light of the global impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the restrictions on international travel, we must inform you that LATA Expo will no longer take place as planned in London from 6th to 9th June and in Amsterdam … View details

Inspired by the BBC’s ‘Race Across the World’ which in its first series sees five pairs of travellers battle it out in an epic race across South America, and to perk up agents during the lockdown, the Latin American Travel Association (LATA) has launched a new incentive for agents to … View details

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to the following countries, due to travel restrictions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The FCO strongly encourage non-resident British nationals in these countries to consider leaving to avoid difficulties they will face if flights out of the … View details

Updated statement 16 March 2020 Following the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus that has dominated the recent news agenda, LATA is monitoring the situation closely, including the advice issued both by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the World Health Organisation. At present, all forthcoming LATA events will continue as planned. … View details