Tourism

Saturday, November 12th 2016 - 20:15 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas prepares for the summer

Aerolíneas Argentinas announced Friday a series of adjustments to its operations which will increase the seating capacity by 10% for peak summer season destinations - DAP starts flying between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas - The neverending story of Bolivia's haunted airport.
Saturday, November 12th 2016 - 12:39 UTC
DAP Airways opens summer link between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia

Chilean privately owned DAP Airways inaugurated this week the link between Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile and Ushuaia, capital of Argentine Tierra del Fuego, a flexible commercial service that includes two weekly flights during the summer season and with the main purpose of increasing connectivity in the region and favoring tourism.
Friday, November 11th 2016 - 08:57 UTC
Seven percent more Britons traveled to Argentina this year

The flow of British tourists into Argentina until August this year recorded a seven percent increase when measured against data from 2015. Ten percent rise forecast for 2017, accoring to Argentine Minister of Tourism Gustavo Santos.
Friday, November 11th 2016 - 07:52 UTC
Alas buyover agreed on with Chilean airline LAW

Latin American Wings (LAW) and the Uruguayan company reached an agreement whereby the new owners will keep 50% of the current staff, government authorization pending. Alas Uruguay and the Chilean airline Latin American Wings (LAW) reached a “framework agreement” on Thursday as “the first step towards integration,” it was announce in Montevideo.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 07:59 UTC
Latam/BA/Iberia deal questioned by Brazil´s competition regulator

Brazil's competition regulator Cade said on Monday that a deal between LATAM Airlines LAN.SN, British Airways and Iberia could have a negative impact on routes between Brazil and Europe. Chile-headquartered LATAM signed joint business agreements in January to deepen its ties with American Airlines Group and IAG's British Airways and Iberia, all members of the Oneworld Alliance.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 21:50 UTC
World's largest cruise vessel, Harmony of the Seas, begins to operate from Florida

The Royal Caribbean's 226,963-ton Harmony of the Seas, on late Saturday departed on its maiden voyage out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, its new long-term home. Escorted out to sea by a flotilla of jetboard and jetpack performers, the 16-deck-high vessel set sail on a short, three-day trip that kicks off a week of welcoming events. The events include an official christening ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Friday, November 4th 2016 - 09:40 UTC
Tony Mason named as Chief Executive Officer for LATA (The Latin America Travel Association)

Tony Mason, Former Chief Executive Officer of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Latin America Travel Association.
Friday, November 4th 2016 - 02:58 UTC
New low-cost airline lands in Peru

CEO says air travel is too expensive in Argentina, Venezuela, Costa Rica and all around Central America. Air France-KLM unveil plans for new long-haul company to bring down costs without becoming a low cost brand.
Thursday, November 3rd 2016 - 07:35 UTC
Chilean group interested in Alas to meet with Uruguayan government

Chilean airline LAW (Latin American Wings) had submitted a letter of intent on Friday and now it intends to go ahead with the talks. Company representatives are expectd to arrive in Montevideo on Thursday to hold meetings with Alas Uruguay authorities and with the Transport and Public Works Minister Victor Rossi.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 - 07:12 UTC
A “flat” cruise season officially begins this week in Montevideo

The 2016/17 cruise season officially begins this week in Uruguay with the arrival of MS Zaandam and Insignia. Zandam belonging to Holland America Line with capacity for 1.432 passengers usually calls several times in Montevideo during the season.