Further development of infrastructure, reducing the image of an unsafe destination, and attracting tourists for longer stays are the main challenges of the tourism sector in Guatemala.The Guatemalan T…
South America
Pope marries LATAM cabin crew on-board Santiago flight
In an unprecedented moment, pope Francis delivered the sacrament of marriage to two cabin crew members onboard LATAM flight LA1250 from Santiago to Iquique in Chile earlier.The ceremony was witnessed …
Copal Tree Lodge re-launched to eco-travellers in Belize
California-based Belcampo has re-launched its eco-resort in southern Belize under the name Copal Tree Lodge.As part of the rebranding, the lodge is proud to partner with anew farm-to-flask initiative:…
Cuba travel advisory less severe
Under its new travel advisory system, the U.S. State Department appears to have softened its position on Cuba travel.In late September, the Department issued a travel warning for Cuba, advising U.S. c…
European Mountain Travel Summit tackles global issues
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — More than 160 ski executives traveled from Brazil, Japan, North America and from throughout Europe to listen to topics ranging from “Innovative Ski Pass Progra…
U.S. Tourism In Cuba Continues To Grow Despite Sanctions
Cuban media have published new data on the inflow of American tourists to the island. According to the statistics, about 620 thousand Americans visited Cuba, despite the tightened U.S. sanctions. This…
Turkish Airlines signs codeshare deal with Azul of Brazil
Azul, one of the largest airlines in Brazil, and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.Through this codeshare partnership, the national flag carrier of Turkey will add its flight code, TK…
LATAM Airlines Peru to connect Cusco-Pisco with new flight
LATAM Airlines Peru announced today that it will operate non-stop flights between Cusco and Pisco, Peru, from June 14th/Subject to regulatory approval, the flight will operate on Thursday and Sunday o…
Chile Reported Increased Tourism Revenue
The travel trade in Chile last year generated the tourism revenue of 4,200 million dollars, which according to the authorities reflects the intense international promotion.The undersecretary of Touris…
LATAM invests in Guarulhos International maintenance facilities
LATAM Airlines Group and RB Capital have signed an agreement to build a state-of-the-art hangar to house the airline group’s line maintenance centre at São Paulo/Guarulhos International A…