South American tourism momentum continues

The number of tourists visiting South America increased 10 percent for the second consecutive year, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. Worldwide, international tourist arrivals grew by more than 4 percent in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest statistics. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international [...]

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Air travel in Brazil triples

Air travel in Brazil triples

The need to build and upgrade airports in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics being hosted in the country was made more evident this week. On Wednesday, Brazil’s aviation authority ANAC said demand for flights in Brazil has risen 194 percent in the past 10 years. Last year, air travel demand [...]

Copa adds four new routes

Copa Airlines will begin non-stop service in June from Panama to four new destinations: Recife, Brazil; Liberia, (Guanacaste), Costa Rica; Las Vegas and Curaçao. Last year Copa Airlines transported 8.8 million passengers and experienced a growth in capacity of more than 20 percent over 2010. “Our sustained growth in the past few years has reinforced [...]

World of Patria diversifies

World of Patria diversifies

World of Patria International has diversified its product range with two new charging items from powerpacksales.com. The new line will be introduced at the Duty Free Show of the Americas in March (booth 1300). “Yes our forte is as a travel retail distributor of premium and super premium spirits and wines, along with beer, but we [...]

Orlando show expects more than 160 exhibitors

Orlando show expects more than 160 exhibitors

There is a high return rate among 2011 exhibitors for this year’s IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas, according to the association, which reports more than 160 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products and services. As well many companies are requesting larger booth spaces at the show, held March 11-14 at the Orlando [...]

Passenger surge calls for more planes

Avianca and AeroGal airlines collectively flew 11 percent more international travellers in 2011 compared to the previous year. The Colombian and Ecuadorian carriers, which operate under AviancaTaca, confirmed an  order of 51 new Airbus A320 jets this week, the largest single order yet in Latin America according to French manufacturer Airbus. Last year the carriers [...]

New Cutty Sark blend

New Cutty Sark blend

Cutty Sark launches a new limited-edition blend this month. Tam o’Shanter Blended Scotch Whisky is a development of Cutty Sark 25yo with a “darker, wilder side” from the poem from which it takes its name. Cutty Sark was the name of the famous tea clipper ship, built in 1869, which sailed around the world. The [...]

Panama top choice to visit

Panama top choice to visit

Good news for retailers in Panama. The New York Times has named the Central American country as the top destination of 45 places it recommends visiting in 2012. Referring to the country’s booming economy, the newspaper said the U.S.-Panama free trade agreement signed last October will further boost an international exchange of people and currency. [...]

Carlton to close for renovations

The InterContinental Carlton will undergo a major refurbishment which will result in its closure during TFWA World Exhibition 2012. TFWA is confident that satisfactory alternative accommodation will be offered to all participants at TFWA World Exhibition which will take place October 21 to 26, 2012. Preparations for the work have already started and the hotel [...]

Upgrades awarded for Macaé airport

Brazil’s airport authority Infraero has awarded a US$24.5 million tender to a consortium for the refurbishment and expansion of Rio de Janeiro state’s Macaé airport, according to local newswire BNamericas. Infraero awarded the contract to a three-company consortium comprised of construction firms CVS, Tejofran and CCI. The tender includes building a new passenger terminal and [...]

Contracts awarded in Bogotá

Grupo Wisa and Motta Internacional have started 2012 on a high note, with each winning duty free concessions the new El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá. Motta Internacional CEO Erasmo Orillac tells The Latin America Report that his company is still negotiating terms of the contract and further details will be forthcoming. The new terminal [...]

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