Articles tagged “south america”

Tourism

Machu Picchu Access Blocked as Locals Protest New Ticketing Policy

Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Machu Picchu Access Blocked as Locals Protest New Ticketing Policy

Airlines

The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

North and South America have been standout performers in leading the industry's capacity recovery post pandemic. While this was anticipated, there are noteworthy shifts in interregional capacity from North America to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ashab Rizvi | 8 months ago

The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

Airlines

British Airways Owner Finds South America Business Travel Outpacing North Atlantic

Business travel in South America has more than a pulse. North America is a laggard.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 12 months ago

British Airways Owner Finds South America Business Travel Outpacing North Atlantic

Airline Weekly

Delta Says It’s No. 1 in South America. American Says No Way

After winning antitrust immunity for its partnership with LATAM, Delta is growing rapidly in South America and in Latin America. American, the longtime leader in the regions, has the best hub in Miami, but Delta seeks dominance through other hubs including Atlanta and JFK.

1 year ago
Delta Says It’s No. 1 in South America. American Says No Way

News Blog

Colombia to Take New Look at Avianca-Viva Air Merger

Colombia's civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, is taking a new look at the proposed merger of Avianca and Viva Air following what it described as a "substantial irregularity" in its initial review. That process, which concluded in November, rejected the airlines' combination due to competition concerns. Aerocivil notified the airlines Thursday that it would "proceed quickly"…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Tourism

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest

The civil unrest has delivered a serious blow to the recovery of Peru's tourism sector. Tourism officials need to counter the negative publicity — especially around Machu Picchu — to reassure aspiring tourists of the country's safety. They also need to nudge government officials to resolve the crisis.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Peru’s Post-Covid Tourism Faces Setback From Civil Unrest

Tour Operators

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

It's one thing to create off-the-beaten-track adventures, but just how sustainable these multi-day experiences are needs careful consideration from the remote locals. After all, they're expected to drip-feed off those offerings by showcasing their everyday existence.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

Airlines

Latin America Is the Future of the Airline Industry

No part of the world is seeing as many big changes to the airline business as Latin America. The final shape is still opaque, but one thing is clear for the region's aviation industry: All eyes are watching closely for how this transformation unfolds.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Latin America Is the Future of the Airline Industry

Airline Weekly

What Latam’s First Post-Pandemic Profit Says About South America’s Travel Recovery

Latam Airlines struggles may finally be ending. But high energy prices and inflation could slow the South American giant's progress just as it prepares to takeoff.

2 years ago
What Latam’s First Post-Pandemic Profit Says About South America’s Travel Recovery

News Blog

Colombia’s Viva Air Officially Seeks Merger With Abra

Colombian budget airline Viva Air has officially applied to regulators to become part of Abra, the new airline group being formed by the merger of Avianca and Gol. Under plans unveiled in May, Viva would become one of four airlines in Abra if its joint application with Avianca to Colombia's civil aviation regulator, Aerocivil, Monday…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago