Destination news Rio de Janeiro announced as World Capital of Architecture UNESCO has announced that Rio de Janeiro will be the 2020 World Capital of Architecture. This title carries with it the responsibility of hosting a series of events under the theme “All the worlds. Just one world”. One such … View details
THE FCO RELAXES TRAVEL ADVICE TO NICARAGUA
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has changed its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country, and instead advising visitors to exercise a high degree of caution. In 2017, Nicaragua welcomed a 19% increase in international travellers, attracting visitors seeking an alluring … View details
REMINDERS: Media registration to attend Experience Latin America (ela) will close on Friday 30 March. Register HERE to secure your place to attend. Returning to CCT Venues in Canary Wharf, London, from 11-13 June, ela 2018 will feature over 130 exhibitors for a three day by-invitation-only event offering the Latin … View details
Airline News Norwegian Airlines launches first budget flight to Buenos Aires In February 2018, Norwegian Airlines will launch the first low cost flight from London Gatwick to Pistarini airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With return flights costing under £600, the new flight will open up Latin America to a more … View details
As 2017 draws to a close, LATA members have revealed forward booking statistics for 2018 showing positive growth in travel to Latin America, particularly to Peru, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica and Colombia, an increase in demand for less traditional and more off-the-beaten-track destinations, and a surge in luxury bookings. Tourism … View details