Articles tagged “chile”

Tourism

What Chile’s Elections Mean for Tourism

The winner of the Chilean presidential election needs to make the process of visiting the country much easier for prospective tourists. The fifth largest economy in South America is taking a big hit from the absence of travelers from lucrative source markets like neighboring Argentina.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 1 year ago

Tourism

The Return of the Ugly American Tourist Rep and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top travel stories this week, we looked at what a recovering travel industry should expect from the return of American tourists, how the tourism industry should measure its success now and into the future, and why JetBlue definitely thinks of itself as more than just an airline now.

Tom Lowry, Skift | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Despegar Uses Installment Payments to Prod Demand

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.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

SkiftX

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

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

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

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 | 9 years ago

Tourism

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.

Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

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

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.

Associated Press | 10 years ago