Argentina Tourism News
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.
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
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.
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.
Iberá 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.