The Eastern Airlines brand has made its latest comeback to commercial flying.The new Eastern is flying weekly Sunday service between New York JFK and Guayaquil, Ecuador. The carrier will begin twice-weekly flights between JFK and Georgetown, Guyana, on March 5,…
When we first started Luxury Latin America nearly 13 years ago, there weren’t all that many high-end hotels to choose from in Cusco, Peru. I had just been through the region for the first time and was reviewing hotels for…
Deal of the week: See Iceland with the localsSeven days exploring Iceland with local guides who know where to find the best sights and experiences is priced from $2607pp —adiscounted price for May 2020 departures. You’ll stay in a standard…
Six tourists have been arrested following a trip to Peru’s Machu Picchu temple over accusations that they had defecated on the cultural heritage site.“The six tourists are being detained and investigated by the public ministry for the alleged crime against…
Rio de Janeiro’s City Authority estimates to receive 1.9 million tourists during the Rio carnival, which surpasses last year’s 1.7 million. It also expects to have 7 million people on the city streets, and maximum hotel occupation.According to the president…
Robert Hayes has joined the team at the Aruba Convention Bureau as regional sales director of North America.Hayes’ career in global sales spans nearly three decades, most recently as market director for Marriott International for Marriott Caribbean and Latin America…
The latest data from ForwardKeys has revealed growth in international air travel, as measured by passenger journeys, grew by 4.5 per cent last year.That is healthily ahead of global economic growth, but it is significantly slower growth than in 2018,…
The results of the annual OAG Punctuality League have been revealed, with Garuda Indonesia takes the top spot globally and regionally.The airline recorded an on-time performance 95 per cent for 2019.Aeroflot finished as the most punctual mega airline in Europe…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the chance to create their own bespoke gin during a cruise holiday, with guidance from expert gin-makers, Nigel and Debbie Wright.The first masterclasses will be taking place on board Fred. Olsen’s flagship, Balmoral,…
The Chilean tourism industry expects a fall of 38.2% in international visitors this summer due to the protests in the country, as well as the economic crisis in Argentina, one of the country’s most important source markets.The Federation of Tourism…
