Brazil receives 6.5 million visitors a year, which is fewer than Osaka for instance in Japan. There are several reasons why there are not more foreign tourists in the country ranging from the lack of …
South America
How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2019 Carnival
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Cidade Maravilhosa is gearing up for the most important date in its calendar, its world-famous Carnival. With expected revenues of R$6 billion and over 1 million tou…
Cuba turns away Bahamas Paradise cruise
A cruise to Cuba on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Classica was not allowed to dock in Havana and instead made an unscheduled stop in the Bahamas before returning to Palm Beach, Fla.The fo…
The 7 Best Swimmable Beaches of Cabo in Baja – 2019
Which resorts have swimmable beaches in Cabo San Lucas and the tourist corridor? Where can you walk out of your hotel room in Los Cabos and go for a swim in the ocean?At most beach resort areas around…
Our Review of Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia Posted
We’ve had a correspondent in Colombia reviewing some new properties and filling in some gaps in our coverage. The latest luxury hotel review we’ve added is the Sofitel Victoria Regia in Bo…
Caribbean tourism looks forward with cautious optimism to year ahead
The Caribbean tourism sector is projected to record strong growth in 2019 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected performance last year.The Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the authority on regional t…
Experiencing Some of the Best Summer Beach Activities in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The beach, for many, is the centerpoint of city life in Rio de Janeiro, with locals and tourists alike spending as much time as possible on or near the Atlantic waters a…
Embraer falls slightly short on delivery expectations
Embraer delivered a total of 181 jets in 2018, of which 90 were commercial aircraft and 91 were executive jets (64 light and 27 large).The deliveries were within the outlook ranges for the year of 85 …
Chilean Government Expects Summer Tourism Decline Due To Loss Of Argentine Visitors
The loss of tourists from the neighboring country can not be offset by the rise in Brazilian, European and American visitors coming to Chile.Despite the significant international awards that Chile has…
FCO loosens travel advice for Nicaragua
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office 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 d…