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Marriott plans to absorb the select-service brand by August 3. The goal of this new brand is mainly to appeal to Latin American travelers and developers.
Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago
Tourism
Brazil understandably wants equal treatment for its citizens when it comes to visa policies, but right now doesn't seem like the best time.
Dawit Habtemariam | 12 months ago
Airline Weekly
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
News Blog
Marriott International said on Friday it had received an okay from Mexico's competition watchdog for its acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio from Hoteles City Express. The news clears the path for the $100 million deal, first announced in October, and which may now close before June. The hotel group seeks entry into the…
Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago
Mexican regional airline Aeromar closed its doors on Wednesday after it failed to reach a deal with creditors or secure new capital. The airline was a small player in Mexico's aviation market, flying less than 1 percent of the country's domestic seats in February, according to Diio by Cirium schedules. However, flying smaller ATR turboprops,…
Edward Russell | 1 year ago
Struggling Latin American discounter Viva Air has entered the local equivalent to bankruptcy protection under Colombian law, as it works to restructure debt while awaiting a decision on its proposed merger with Avianca. The Medellin-based airline said Friday that it had filed for Colombia's Business Recovery Process, or known locally as PRE, to restructure its…
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
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Tom Lowry | 1 year ago
Airlines
Ultra low-cost carriers can typically disrupt any market they go to. Azul Brazilian Airlines CEO John Rodgerson argues they'll be out of business if they come to Brazil.
The airlines will be hoping that reducing operations in Bogota and working with state-owned Satena to boost links to Colombia’s most remote regions will appease the country's civil aviation regulator.
Luis Jaime Acosta, Reuters | 1 year ago