https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/argentina tourism/ Argentina Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:30:28+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/argentina-south-americas-rising-star-for-2026-and-beyond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/argentina-south-americas-rising-star-for-2026-and-beyond/ There are destinations that flirt with your imagination—and then there are those that completely capture it. Argentina, long celebrated for its passion and personality, is stepping confidently into a new era of global tourism. As a leading nominee at the World Travel Awards South America ceremony, this vast and vibrant nation is no longer just a bucket-list idea—it’s becoming the destination. From electric football stadiums to glacier-carved wilderness, Argentina offers a rare blend of cultural intensity and natural spectacle. And in 2026, the world is finally catching on. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:10:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-expands-its-footprint-in-argentina-with-new-hotel-in-salta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-expands-its-footprint-in-argentina-with-new-hotel-in-salta/ Meliá Hotels International, the leading Spanish hotel group, continues to advance its growth strategy in Latin America, particularly in key destinations across Argentina, with the signing of a new hotel in the city of Salta. The current Hotel Alejandro I, one of the city’s most iconic establishments, will join the portfolio of Affiliated by Meliá hotels. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:05:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-and-chile-to-join-qatars-years-of-culture-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-and-chile-to-join-qatars-years-of-culture-initiative/ Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has announced the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Chile as its partner countries for 2025, two nations enriched by Arab heritage through centuries of migration and cultural exchange as well as a shared enthusiasm for sport. The 2025 partnerships will showcase shared influences – from cuisine to language – while establishing new collaborations across the initiative’s core focus areas of cultural preservation, creative industries, social development, and innovation. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:41:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/exclusive-hotel-at-iguazu-falls-selected-as-the-best-hotel-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/exclusive-hotel-at-iguazu-falls-selected-as-the-best-hotel-in-argentina/ An exclusive five-star resort with a view to the Iguazú Falls has been chosen as the best hotel in Argentina in 2024. The Gran Meliá Iguazú, located within the Iguazú National Park and surrounded by the picturesque colours of the Misiones jungle, was honoured in the annual World Travel Awards, which highlights outstanding tourism, airline, hotel and hospitality offerings worldwide. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:53:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bookaway-group-acquire-plataforma-10-of-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bookaway-group-acquire-plataforma-10-of-argentina/ Already the largest ground transportation technology company, the company now plans to grow the Plataforma 10 brand across Latin America. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:33:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentine-ski-pioneer-honoured-with-statue-in-chapelco/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentine-ski-pioneer-honoured-with-statue-in-chapelco/ Ski pioneer Américo Astete has seen a statue unveiled in his honour at Chapelco Ski Resort in Argentina. The sculpture was placed outside the 1,700 metre Graeff Refuge. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:51:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swan-hellenic-to-sail-from-argentina-as-country-reopens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swan-hellenic-to-sail-from-argentina-as-country-reopens/ Swan Hellenic’s inaugural cruises exploring Antarctica will be sailing as planned. The news followed confirmation form the Argentinian government that the country will reopen from October 20th. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:47:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-to-bring-sheraton-to-the-argentinean-andes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-to-bring-sheraton-to-the-argentinean-andes/ Marriott has signed an agreement with Grupo Hoteles Panamericano to bring the Sheraton Hotels brand to Bariloche, a major tourism centre located in the foothills of the Argentinean Andes. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:52:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-juan-cruz-adrogue-president-chapelco-ski-res/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-juan-cruz-adrogue-president-chapelco-ski-res/ Having been recognised as among the best in the business by voters at the World Ski Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with Juan Cruz Adrogue, president of Chapelco Ski Resort, to find out how it feels to have won Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:22:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/buenos-aires-marriott-hotel-opens-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/buenos-aires-marriott-hotel-opens-in-argentina/ Previously operating as the Hotel Panamericano Buenos Aires, the property underwent an extensive conversion to meet the quality standards of the international brand. Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:35:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/say-hueque-goes-carbon-free-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/say-hueque-goes-carbon-free-in-argentina/ Say Hueque has become the first tour operator in Argentina to be recognised as offsetting 100 per cent of the carbon emissions created by its trips. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:18:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-seeks-to-ban-all-flights-until-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-seeks-to-ban-all-flights-until-september/ Argentina has banned all internal and international commercial flights until September 1st as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. The country closed its borders to non-residents in March, imposing quarantine measures. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:49:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-buenos-aires-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-buenos-aires-argentina/ Considered among the top destinations in Latin America, Buenos Aires offers a unique blend of European elegance and Latin American passion. Famous as the birthplace of tango, the city is also home to world-class opera, theatre and art. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole dives in for a three-day tour Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:25:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lotus-to-represent-argentine-capital-buenos-aires-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lotus-to-represent-argentine-capital-buenos-aires-in-uk/ Representation firm Lotus has been appointed by the Buenos Aires tourism board, Travel Buenos Aires, to handle the city’s PR in the United Kingdom with immediate effect. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:02:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-to-take-w-brand-into-argentina-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-to-take-w-brand-into-argentina-for-first-time/ Situated in dynamic Buenos Aires, the hotel – expected to open in 2024 – will be located within a $100 million, 34-story, mixed-use tower poised to rise in the heart of the Puerto Madero neighbourhood. Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:16:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ibera-national-park-gives-eco-tourism-a-boost-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ibera-national-park-gives-eco-tourism-a-boost-in-argentina/ Located in the province of Corrientes, in the north-east of the country, it has a surface of 159,800 hectares and will become one of the attractions of the Litoral Eco-touristic Corridor. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:40:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-makes-play-for-eco-tourism-market-in-south-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-makes-play-for-eco-tourism-market-in-south-america/ Delegates from the secretariat of state for tourism in Argentina have announced a new development strategy to drive sustainable tourism in the country. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:45:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sebastian-slobayen-minister-tourism-investment-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sebastian-slobayen-minister-tourism-investment-argentina/ As low-cost flights with Norwegian from Heathrow open up Argentina to a whole new travelling demographic, Sebastian Slobayen, minister for tourism investment for the country, here tells Breaking Travel News what impact he expects the route to have. With the value of the peso also recently falling, he tells us now is the time to visit during World Travel Market 2018 in London. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:25:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gonzalo-robredo-director-buenos-aires-tourism-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gonzalo-robredo-director-buenos-aires-tourism-board/ As the falling value of the peso drives tourism to the South American city, Gonzalo Robredo, director of the Buenos Aires Tourism Board, tells Breaking Travel News about how the market is changing. Speaking at World Travel Market he also tells us how much of an impact low-cost flights from London with Norwegian Air has had on travel to the capital of Argentina. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:32:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-prepares-to-launch-domestic-flights-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-prepares-to-launch-domestic-flights-in-argentina/ Initially commencing on the October 16th with routes to Cordoba and Mendoza, services to Iguazu and Neuquen will start on November 19th with Bariloche and Salta following on December 3rd. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:58:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-value-of-peso-drives-tourism-to-buenos-aires/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-value-of-peso-drives-tourism-to-buenos-aires/ Follwing a recent devaluation of the peso, Argentina’s national currency, tourists are increasingly finding they can enjoy world class hotels, dining, fashion, culture and nightlife at very affordable prices. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:58:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/financial-turmoil-hits-tourism-sector-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/financial-turmoil-hits-tourism-sector-in-argentina/ 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. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:18:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-new-low-cost-route-to-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-new-low-cost-route-to-argentina/ Norwegian is continuing its global expansion today by launching the UK’s first low fare route to South America, with a non-stop service from London Gatwick to Buenos Aires. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:42:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-removes-reciprocity-rate-for-canadian-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:32:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-offer-low-cost-flights-to-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-offer-low-cost-flights-to-argentina/ Norwegian has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Buenos Aires, marking the airline’s first ever South American route as its UK expansion plans gather pace. Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:05:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-next-step-in-argentina-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-next-step-in-argentina-expansion/ The Norwegian Group board of directors has approved the launch of Norwegian Air Argentina’s plans of operation. The commencement of routes is dependent on government approvals. Wed, 10 May 2017 08:19:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/buenos-aires-showcases-gastronomic-heritage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/buenos-aires-showcases-gastronomic-heritage/ The city of Buenos Aires is enjoying a special year with its designation as Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomic Culture. Tourists will now be able to join free tours alongside locals and get an insider’s view of the city’s restaurants and eateries, including perennial favourites and hot new discoveries. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:56:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-to-reimburse-tourist-vat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-to-reimburse-tourist-vat/ Argentine president Mauricio Macri has announced that foreign tourists will be reimbursed for the VAT on their hotel stays in the country, a measure which will be implemented with immediate effect. This policy had been requested by the tourism industry for more than 15 years, and is aimed at maintaining and advancing Argentina’s competitiveness in the industry. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:46:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-ministry-of-tourism-targets-european-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-ministry-of-tourism-targets-european-visitors/ The Argentinian ministry of tourism, through the National Institute of Tourism Promotion, carried out an important commercial mission to Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland, earlier. After participating in the World Travel Market in London, the INPROTUR team moved to Ireland and later to Scotland to continue promoting the Argentinian destinations in the European continent. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:39:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-debuts-tribute-brand-in-latin-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-debuts-tribute-brand-in-latin-america/ Marriott International is debuting its aspirational independent hotels and resorts brand, Tribute Portfolio, in Latin America. By December 2016, the brand will add two independent hotels to its portfolio in Argentina’s most sought-after regions. Arelauquen Lodge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will be debut in Patagonia, near the world’s end, with vast landscapes of lakes and mountains, while Auberge du Vin, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will be located in the heart of Argentina’s wine country. Sat, 05 Nov 2016 09:25:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-boost-capacity-on-south-america-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-boost-capacity-on-south-america-routes/ Qatar Airways will introduce additional capacity to its two South American gateways from December 1st, when the airline upgrades its existing aircraft operating on the route, a Boeing 777-200LR, to a Boeing 777-300ER. The upgrade to the Extended Range aircraft will provide an additional 99 seats per day from the airline’s capital in Doha to Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:15:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-argentina-minister-of-tourism-gustavo-santos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-argentina-minister-of-tourism-gustavo-santos/ The president of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, and the minister of tourism, Gustavo Santos, have presented the Tourism National Plan for the next four years. The plan foresees to increase up to 50 per cent the arrival of international tourists to Argentina until 2020, reaching nine millions of foreign tourists a year. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Santos to see how Argentina intends to bring this vision to life. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:53:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-unveils-new-national-tourism-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-unveils-new-national-tourism-plan/ The president of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, and the minister of tourism, Gustavo Santos, have presented the Tourism National Plan for the next four years. The plan foresees to increase up to 50 per cent the arrival of international tourists to Argentina until 2020, reaching nine millions of foreign tourists a year. Wed, 11 May 2016 10:18:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-welcomes-surge-in-international-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-welcomes-surge-in-international-visitor-numbers/ The arrival of foreign tourists to Argentina via all means of transport increased 7.7 per cent in November 2014 compared with the same month last year, according to the latest official figures. The total number of visitors for the first 11 months of 2014 was 13.9 per cent higher than for the same period of 2013, finds Argentina’s National Institute for the Promotion of Tourism. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:34:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-makes-vital-contribution-to-economy-of-argentina-says-president/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-makes-vital-contribution-to-economy-of-argentina-says-president/ The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has underlined the importance of tourism as a sector able to “generate decent work and wealth across the entire country” on receiving the UNWTO/World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) open letter on tourism (Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 28, 2012). Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:30:36 +0000