Brazilian airline Gol will launch a new direct route between São Paulo and Quito, with three weekly flights taking off from December.The announcement is the result of several months of discussions and planning involving the airline, the Ecuadorian government, the…
For decades, with the exception of major capitals and some sunny and beachy tourist destinations, the Latin-American hotel sector has been lacking a proper development effort. The positive economic cycle by the end of the last decade changed the situation,…
The international tourists spent more in Brazil in May, comparing to the homologous period of 2017, reports the Ministry of Tourism. The Brazilian expenditure abroad also increased during this month.In May, there was a 2.3% increase of the amount of…
Travel agencies report a 5% drop in May regarding the outbound tourism in Argentina. The figure even worsened in June due to the plummeting of the Argentine peso. Argentinian tourists are traveling abroad in lower numbers.The pronounced devaluation of Argentina’s…
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 as a cheap spirit, mixed with coke or other soft drinks, but…
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 the peso crashed in May and president Macri asked the IMF for…
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.Additionally, the year-to-date numbers have also dropped by 1%,…
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, a Carioca cheering on the Canarinhas,…
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 Africa.In turn this agreement will offer TAP Air Portugal passengers better connectivity…
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 Qatar.The Tivoli Évora Ecoresort, scheduled to launch in the…
