Norway has awarded VFS Global an extension to its global contract for visa processing services.The contract extension covers four regions – Europe & Russia, Asia & Oceania, Middle East &…
South America
Intrepid Group expands with new location in Costa Rica
The Intrepid Group has chosen Costa Rica as the location for its Central America operations base with the aim of growing sustainable tourism beyond its borders.Peak Central America was opened by Intre…
Argentina removes reciprocity rate for Canadian visitors
Tourists from Canada who have ordinary passports will no longer have to pay the reciprocity rate to enter Argentina.The elimination will take effect on January 1st, 2018.Argentine minister of tourism,…
Buried but not dead: Recoleta Cemetery offers a history of Buenos Aires
I’ve been waiting only a few minutes in the cobbled alley, when I see a small hatchback, perched outside the entry to San Telmo market, being honked at by a bulky rubbish truck.Calle Estados Uni…
LATAM Airlines Group to roll out Wi-Fi in Brazil
LATAM Airlines Group has announced that it will offer in-flight internet from the first half of 2018, starting with domestic and regional routes in Brazil.The onboard Wi-Fi service will be installed g…
Intrepid Group expands with new location in Costa Rica
The Intrepid Group has chosen Costa Rica as the location for its Central America operations base with the aim of growing sustainable tourism beyond its borders.Peak Central America was opened by Intre…
Argentina removes reciprocity rate for Canadian visitors
Tourists from Canada who have ordinary passports will no longer have to pay the reciprocity rate to enter Argentina.The elimination will take effect on January 1st, 2018.Argentine minister of tourism,…
Buy Your Way Into Airport Lounge Access in Latin America
Even if you have spent enough and flown enough to hit elite status on one of the big international airlines, chances are you’re out of luck when you’re flying into and around Latin America…
Black Friday Comes To The Tourism Sector
Airlines, hotel chains and travel agencies took advantage of November 24, the Black Friday, and the next days to offer great discounts. It is a long-standing tradition that has been imported from the …
Nova Friburgo: A Little Switzerland in Rio’s Mountain Range
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Located in the central-northern part of Rio’s State, Nova Friburgo makes one feel in Europe without leaving Brazil. Only two and a half hours away from Rio, the &l…