Latin America

The year 2023 proved to be challenging for intermediaries within the travel industry, largely due to the bankruptcy of Viva Air and Ultra Air at the onset of the year. These events imposed significant economic and financial difficulties on travel…

After two challenging years due to the pandemic and uncertainties in the industry in early 2022 following the emergence of a new variant of COVID-19, the hotel sector in Brazil is experiencing a positive outlook, especially from the second half of…

Hostels, especially those in more remote areas of the country, are embracing current tourism trends by catering to the evolving preferences of backpackers. Beyond just accommodation, hostels are incorporating experiences that immerse travellers in…

The tourism sector in Brazil is experiencing a more favourable outlook in 2023, after the World Health Organization declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern related to COVID-19. In June 2023, the National Health…

At the end of 2022, the national government approved a visa for digital nomads, allowing foreigners to work remotely or offer their services from Colombia. This visa enables them to reside in the country while engaging in remote work for up to 24…

Following years of pandemic-related restrictions and industry uncertainties, 2023 marks the definitive resurgence of travel and tourism in Brazil. The World Health Organization has officially declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of…

The year 2023 presented significant challenges for the Colombian tourism industry, driven by a combination of factors including the national economic slowdown, the removal of tax benefits such as VAT exemptions for tourism, the devaluation of the…

After the suspension of the flights of several international airlines to Argentina due to the COVID-19 crisis, many airlines are beginning to recover interest in the country and resuming their flights to Argentina. These include Ethiopian Airlines,…

Airline operators have been severely impacted by the pandemic, leading to the collapse of some airlines and the restructuring of others. As the world moves towards normalcy, there is a slow recovery for airlines, albeit with a different cost…

Ecuador has witnessed a remarkable expansion of its air routes with the introduction of new airlines alongside the growth of existing ones. One such noteworthy addition is Arajet, a low-cost carrier that commenced operations in the final quarter of…

In booking overall, Despegar.com maintains a clear lead in 2023, with its closest competitor, Almundo, a distant second. Despegar.com is also showing the fastest growth amongst the top five players in booking. A notable change in the financial world…

In the current context, there are significant changes in the profile of tourists, with two dimensions standing out in their interaction with travel agents. Consumers have shown a preference for making their purchases through intermediaries such as…

As the pandemic's grip wanes, tourists, including a significant number of elderly travellers, have rekindled their passion for exploration, both domestically and internationally. The elderly, once deemed vulnerable during the pandemic, now venture…

The Mercure hotel brand, part of the Accor chain, opened a new four-star establishment in Rosario in March 2023. This new luxury option in the city offers guests 137 rooms with numerous spaces and rooms for common use. The new hotel also offers a…

The hotel sector has undergone a significant transformation in response to the evolving needs of guests. With the rise of remote work, travellers now seek hotels that offer high-speed internet bandwidth, open spaces for comfortable work environments,…

During the pandemic, international tourism faced significant limitations, prompting lodging establishments to recalibrate their approaches to attract domestic tourists by substantially lowering average rates. However, as the review period unfolded,…

Domestic tourism continues to see very positive development with large mobilisations of people throughout the country. This is being supported by several factors. On one hand, the access to US dollars to travel abroad is very limited and very…

During summer 2023, inbound tourism in Chile has shown a moderate increase compared to 2022, but it is still to reach pre-pandemic levels. The top five countries of origin for tourists visiting Chile in 2023 are Argentina, Bolivia, the US, Brazil,…

During the review period, domestic tourism experienced remarkable growth, achieving unprecedented historical figures. Several key factors contributed to this phenomenon. Firstly, after enduring approximately two years of confinement, numerous…

Argentina is going through a situation that it has experienced on other occasions, with a shortage of dollars linked to the government controls as it seeks to avoid devaluing the local currency. Because people cannot buy US dollars at an official…