The Foreign Trade Society of Peru reported that Peru welcomed 4.4 million international tourists in 2018, 9.6% more than in the previous year. At least 50% of the inbound tourism in Peru came from Chile and the USA.Inbound tourism generated…
While everyone was watching the giant Marriott/Starwood merger play out to become Bonvoy Rewards, there was a story with wider appeal developing that was not getting as much play. That is the news about how many new brands have joined…
Virgin Voyages has signed its first contract to sail to Cuba.The deal was formalised by Virgin Voyages president, Tom McAlpin, and Diana Block-Garcia, vice president of destination, itinerary and revenue at the cruise line, following a meeting with La Habana…
In 2018, foreign tourism expenditure on goods and services increased by 30%. The growth was recorded by the hotel industry as well, which reported its highest occupancy rate since 2011.Last year, the city of Buenos Aires saw the arrival of…
Norwegian has commenced its first route to Brazil with a brand-new non-stop service from London Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro.The new flights offer consumers in the UK an affordable way to travel to Brazil.Passengers will fly in comfort on brand…
In a ceremony held at the company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Embraer has delivered the first E175 to Mauritania Airlines.The airline signed a firm order with Embraer for two E175 jets in 2018.The contract has a value of…
Acapulco is set to host Tianguis Turistico, the most important travel industry event celebrating the destination of Mexico.Tianguis Turistico is now in its 44th edition, and will run from April 7th-10th, with thousands of travel industry professionals from across the…
Travelport has reached a full content agreement with Pakistan’s national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines.Under the new multi-year agreement, Travelport will expand availability of PIA’s content to Travelport-connected agencies in the Americas and Asia Pacific, as well as continuing to provide…
Embraer has delivered the 500th Phenom 300 series business jet.According to General Aviation Manufacturers Association reports, the Phenom 300 is the only business jet model to reach this milestone in the last ten years.Being the fastest and farthest-flying light jet,…
A report published today describes how destinations must uncover and account for the hidden costs of tourism, referred to as the “invisible burden”, to protect and manage vital destination assets worldwide.Failing to do so puts ecosystems, cultural wonders, and community…
