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Airlines
A state-owned airline can work, it just doesn't when its service is terrible and its leadership is a gaggle of political cronies.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago
Tourism
South Americans are flocking to Argentina where bargains are easily found in exchange for foreign cash. Now all South American countries are taking efforts to curb the day trips and keep currencies within their respective borders.
Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press | 11 years ago
The fascination with the new pope's Argentine roots will undoubtedly drive visitors to Argentina. But it will be a matter of how he's able to meet the church's challenges that will determine just how many will follow his path.
Vicky Baker, The Guardian | 11 years ago
The whole of Argentina could use the tourism boost, but Buenos Aires will see the biggest surge with religious travelers walking the steps of Pope Francisco’s childhood.
Chris Moss, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago
At least in the short-term, heightened interest in travel to Rome could be huge, and that could be propelled by the excitement in Argentina about their fellow countryman being tapped for the papacy.
Skift | 11 years ago
Argentina's bass-ackwards currency policy are the stuff of creative short stories, not sound fiscal policy. It will soon reach a level of absurdity that will not only kill business at home but keep visitors away.
Christine Armario, Associated Press | 11 years ago
Cruises
Argentina’s touirsm will likely be the losing party in this battle if more UK-based cruise lines cancel future calls since the port workers refusal of entry won’t lead the UK to giving up their territory.
Hotels
Brazil’s economic boom has fueled a building bonanza, which could eventually become an issue if there’s an oversupply of rooms when the country’s global hosting responsibilities come to an end.
Citizens are inadvertently encouraged to take advantage of long weekends with short trips that boost the local economy several times during the year. But like much of the Argentine economy, it's a cheap trick that'll hurt them in the end.
As if reciprocity fees for entrance into South American countries aren’t burdensome enough to the budget traveler, tourists must know pay online before arrival. So much for carefree backpacking.
