South America News

Explore and conserve the rare natural wonders in the heart of South America
Explore and conserve the rare natural wonders in the heart of South America while staying at the territory’s most awarded lodges.

Quito bolsters its connectivity to receive more tourists
Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito is celebrating its tenth anniversary operating as the main gateway for tourists entering Ecuador.
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Experience the traditions of Holy Week in Quito
From 2 to 9 April, the capital of Ecuador will be hosting one of its most important religious festivities, featuring elaborate processions, recreations of Biblical passages and stunning traditional costumes.

Dnata appoints Phil McGrane as CEO of dnata Brazil
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the promotion of Phil McGrane to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), dnata Brazil with immediate effect.
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Mountain biking in Quito, a unique experience for lovers of adventure and nature
Quito is the ideal destination for mountain bikers due to its wonderful landscapes, uneven terrains and perfect places to ascend and descend on all surface types. It also offers a wide range of nature tourism, whereby taking some small trails you can cross the moorland and shaded forests, while admiring the biodiversity of the area.

VACATION PARADISE, PARTLY DUE TO DISBANDING ITS ARMED FORCES
“We have much more than just sun and beaches,” was the proud statement by William Rodríguez, minister of tourism for Costa Rica, announcing that his country, unlike many Caribbean states, has again attained its pre-coronavirus visitor numbers.

Authorities from Quito Turismo and the UNWTO met in Madrid with the aim of working together
María Cristina Rivadeneira, the General Director of Quito Turismo, and Gustavo Santos, head of the Americas for the UNWTO, discussed the current situation of Quito´s tourism sector and possible new initiatives to support its recovery process,

Puerto Rico Reflects on 2022 as Strongest Year in Tourism History
On National Plan for Vacation Day, Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), shares the 2022 record-breaking, success story of the Island’s travel and tourism sector.

Copacabana Palace Celebrates 100 Years with Annual Arts, Gastronomy, and Cultural Program
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro will celebrate its 100 years with the launch of an annual arts, gastronomy, and cultural programme, running throughout 2023.

Ecuador showcases its wealth of adventure tourism and cultural treasures
Like many travelers, the first time I visited Ecuador, my itinerary included Quito and the Galapagos. Fifteen years later, in November 2022, I returned to the country – this time as an ATTA representative joining a selected group of tour operators and media members on AdventureWeek Ecuador.

GOL discloses preliminary traffic figures for December 2022
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A, Brazil’s largest domestic airline, announces today preliminary air traffic figures for the month of December 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.

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.