Articles tagged “chile”

Despegar Uses Installment Payments to Prod Demand

Sean O'Neill, Skift

Some religions take it on faith that their messiah will come, but they stoically accept that the arrival has been delayed indefinitely. Similarly, Despegar believes that the online travel revolution will sweep Latin America, but it accepts that the glorious moment has been delayed indefinitely. Consumer financing is its secret sauce to sustain itself while it waits.

Even Chilean President’s Machete Won’t Halt Venezuelan Influx

Daniela Guzman, Bloomberg

From the Middle East and Europe to Myanmar and Chile, refugees under duress will flee to safety, paperwork or not. That's what's happening as Venezuela collapse and many of its citizens escape to Chile.

Mandarin Oriental Picks Chile’s Hot Hotel Market For First South American Property

Eduardo Thomson, Bloomberg

Going with the safer bet is probably a good idea if it's a hotel’s first time setting up shop on a continent, especially if you're a luxury hotel company like Mandarin Oriental.

Climate Change Hits Chile’s Winter Ski Resorts

Javiera Quiroga, Bloomberg

That lack of consistency from one season to another is a greater threat to the mountain resort industry than anything.

The 12-Room Hotel That Turned a Barren Archipelago Into Chile’s Next Big Thing

Andrew Sessa, Bloomberg

Hotels have the power to set the tone in new destinations, whether it's the high-end approach like her or Fogo Island Inn, or go big and go mass approach favored by countries like Mexico.

Tourism Economy Thrives Around Erupting Chilean Volcano

Dave Bryan, Associated Press

The Villarrica volcano is one of the main attractions of Pucon, but the town supports many other tourist activities that won't be significantly impacted by the eruption.

Santiago’s Cultural Rebirth Leads the Way for Tourism Growth

Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters

Santiago is often overlooked when Latin America's treasures are discussed, but the evolution of a city undergoing real transformation is worth taking a look.

Best Travel Ads This Week: Welcome to the Era of GoPro Marketing

Samantha Shankman, Skift

The Battle Over Airlines in Argentina Isn’t Just About Planes

Jason Clampet, Skift

A state-owned airline can work, it just doesn't when its service is terrible and its leadership is a gaggle of political cronies.

Chileans may be able to visit U.S. without visa starting in 2014

No agreement has been confirmed by either side, but visa-free travel between the two countries could spark similar deals through the region.

The search is on for three European tourists lost on a Chilean volcano

Associated Press

It’s curious that the three solo hikers would be left alone on the popular trek as there are dozens of operators on the volcano every day. Perhaps a new standard for independent hikers is in order.