The fall-out from Argentina’s financial turmoil is having a huge impact on travel to and from the country, according to latest figures from ForwardKeys.Outbound travel bookings collapsed after t…
South America
SA’s April arrival stats reflect decline
Statistics SA has released its arrival numbers for April 2018. The figures show an overall decline in arrivals between April last year and April 2018, with the country seeing 6% fewer arrivals.Additio…
Exploring the Five Best Cachaçarias in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For most foreigners, cachaça is the primary ingredient in that most quintessential Brazilian cocktail, the caipirinha. For many Brazilians it is often underrated …
airBaltic signs codeshare deal with TAP Portugal
airBaltic and TAP Air Portugal have signed a codeshare agreement.This partnership will enable airBaltic passengers more options to travel within the network of TAP, including Brazil, Portugal and Afri…
Tivoli Évora Ecoresort set to open later this year
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans for a property in the Alentejo region of Portugal in the historic city of Évora, joining the brand’s other hotels in Portugal, Brazil and Qa…
Five Places to Watch the 2018 World Cup this Weekend in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The World Cup is upon us, and excitement is starting to build as each nation prepares to launch their campaign. Whether you are an expatriate supporting your home nation…
Underground Tours & Excitement at Mexico’s Rio Secreto
During my recent trip to Mexico to check out the luxurious new TRS Yucatan resort on the Riviera Maya as well as a hard-hat tour of the site of the soon-to-open TRS Playa Mujeres, near Cancun (stay tu…
Brazilian Tourism Sector To Get Out Of Crisis In 2020
An exclusive survey on the Brazilian tourism sector conducted by the National Confederation for the Trade of Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC), for the National Congress of Hotels (Conotel), shows tha…
Visiting Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Places in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – People from all around the world have been mourning the death of chef, writer and self-described ‘enthusiast’ Anthony Bourdain. He left his mark on innumerab…
andBeyond moves into South America with Chile property
andBeyond has announced the addition of its first lodge in South America, building on to a portfolio of award-winning properties in Africa.“We started the process of exporting our high impact mo…