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Expedia Makes $270 Million Dollar Investment in Latin America’s Decolar

Barring a reversal in market conditions, buckle up because 2015 is looking like it will be a very active year in mergers and acquisitions among online travel companies.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Tourism

Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 3: Getting Personal in Paraguay

Although open about much of his life, Bourdain rarely spends so much time talking about personal matters making Paraguay a unique destination as seen through the lens of his mind.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Barcelo Hotels Working to Balance Owned and Managed Properties

Moving towards managing properties rather than owning them is a trend other hotels have followed in recent years, but the challenge for Barcelo will be to how to make its brand shine through elsewhere while it remains behind the scenes at properties it manages.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Interview: Despegar CEO on the Evolution of Online Booking in Latin America

In Latin America, as in many regions around the world, the phone is the dominant way to book. No, not via the smartphone, but by phoning an agent in an online travel agency call center. Despegar is doing everything it can to ease the transition from call center to online bookings.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

User Reviews of High-End Hotels Pick Up Speed in Latin America

As Latin American countries grow as destinations, it is in the interests of properties and review sites like TripAdvisor to generate more reviews from Latin America travelers to really round out the perspective.