https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/south american tourism/ South American Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-09T03:20:36+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-the-heartbeat-of-afro-colombian-culture-in-cali-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-the-heartbeat-of-afro-colombian-culture-in-cali-colombia/ Colombia has become the top destination for U.S. visitors in South America, and for good reason. The “Country of Beauty’s” commitment to showcasing its 10% share of the planet’s biodiversity and rich cultural diversity has earned it several international tourism awards, including the recent title of Best Afro Tourist Destination in the World at the World Travel Market (WTM). Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:21:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-tourism-in-latin-america-could-boost-regions-economy-by-us260bn-over/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-tourism-in-latin-america-could-boost-regions-economy-by-us260bn-over/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260BN to the region’s economy and create nearly eight million new jobs over the next 10 years. According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in LATAM’, this potential growth is dependent on three key policies to unlock annualised growth of 3.4%, reaching a contribution of nearly US$909.2BN. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:36:05 +0000