Latin America News
Delta Air Lines celebrates return to Rio amid growth in demand for travel
Just in time for the holidays and the upcoming carnival season, Delta Air Lines resumed its popular seasonal route between its Atlanta hub and Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport (GIG) this week.
Introducing Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, the First Mondrian Hotel in Latin America
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, opens as the first Mondrian hotel in Latin America. The new luxury, lifestyle hotel is a lively destination and cultural hub featuring 183 rooms including 2 Penthouse suites and 16 luxury suites, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, and four distinct culinary concepts including Cleo Mediterraneo, Skybar, The Flower Shop, and La Terraza.
Hilton Continues Expansion of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America
Hilton has announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand’s third property in Mexico, the new-build Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende, expected to open in early 2025.
Hilton Celebrates 200th Hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America with Waldorf Astoria Cancun
Hilton has announced the opening of its 200th hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, Waldorf Astoria Cancun, a 173-room luxury resort set on 100 acres of coastline.
WTM Latin America announces the third edition of its Responsible Tourism Award
In the week the world celebrates responsible tourism, WTM Latin America announces that registration is open for the award that recognizes the most inspiring initiatives in responsible tourism in Latin America.
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Debut in Monterrey
Hyatt Place Monterrey Valle and Hyatt House Monterrey Valle / San Pedro mark the first dual-branded Hyatt property in Latin America in a new, key market
Hilton Furthers Expansion in Brazil with Debut of Curio Collection by Hilton Brand
Hilton signs franchise agreement with HCC Hotels to introduce lifestyle brand in country with opening of first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Curitiba and plans for two additional Curio Collection properties in Pinhais and São Paulo
Marriott International to Acquire City Express Brand
Marriott International announced today that it has reached an agreement with Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. to acquire the highly regarded City Express brand portfolio, marking Marriott’s entry into the affordable midscale segment with its 31st brand.
The tourism sector in Quito is strengthening in 2022
The joint work between Quito Turismo and the tourism sector has made the Ecuadorian capital one of the most popular destinations for travellers from all over the world. The recovery of tourism is reflected in the results of the second quarter of 2022. 48,000 people chose to visit the capital in August alone, an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2021.
Delta and LATAM are cleared for plans to develop unparalleled network connecting the Americas
Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create the leading airline partnership between the United States/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay) and connect the Americas to the world like never before
Quito - the gateway to Ecuador
The Capital of the Middle of the World is the starting point to all of the main destinations in Ecuador. Its tourism infrastructure and strategic location at the foot of the Pichincha volcano make it the ideal place to start a trip or to hold conventions and events.
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter for urban air mobility services
Marignane, Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start collaborating on the launch of urban air mobility services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major step toward the co-creation of a functioning urban air mobility ecosystem in the region.