Argentina Tourism News
Argentina and Chile to Join Qatar’s 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.
Exclusive hotel at Iguazú 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.
Bookaway Group acquires Plataforma 10 of Argentina
Already the largest ground transportation technology company, the company now plans to grow the Plataforma 10 brand across Latin America.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking Travel News interview: Juan Cruz Adrogue, president, Chapelco Ski Resort
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
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.
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.
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.