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Luxury Travel in Latin America: What’s Hot for 2013

February 28th, 2013 | by Mark Chesnut

Luxury travel is evolving in Latin America. Here's how the latest travel news might affect your trip ...more...

What I Learned From Latin Trade’s “Best of Travel 2013″ Awards

February 20th, 2013 | by Mark Chesnut

Latin Trade's 2013 "Best of Travel" Awards taught me new things about the best hotels, airlines and destinations. Here's my overview. ...more...

Luis G. Rivera Marín on the Future of Puerto Rico Tourism

August 23rd, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

Luis G. Rivera Marin, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, talks important travel trends, airport privatization, urban renewal, safety and the future of tourism in Puerto Rico. ...more...

Mexico

Accor Buys Grupo Posadas: The Latest in the Evolution of Mexico’s Value-priced Hotel Chains

July 20th, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

Fresh look: The convenience store/deli area at the renovated Fiesta Inn Insurgentes Sur hotel, located in Mexico City. BY MARK ...more......more...

Bogota airport

VIDEO: Colombia Tourism Chief Talks Open Skies, Increased Arrivals and Investment

July 2nd, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

Maria Claudia Lacouture, CEO of Proexport, the Colombia tourism organization, gave an exclusive interview to LatinFlyer.com during a recent conference ...more......more...

Aeromexico

Aeromexico: New Flights, New Investments, New Uniforms

June 29th, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

Project runway: The new Aeromexico flight attendant uniforms, at their 2011 debut. BY MARK CHESNUTNew flights. New airline partners. A ...more......more...

how to travel

Travel Tips from the Society of American Travel Writers

June 26th, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

You may not be traveling in vintage DC-3 aircraft (like these at San Juan airport in Puerto Rico), but some ...more......more...

El Salvador

People, Planet and Profits: Balancing Tourism with Sustainability

May 20th, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

Inkaterra Machu Picchu. Inkaterra won the Tourism for Tomorrow Award this year. BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering the Americas ...more......more...

airline industry

Is Less Regulation the Key to Airline Growth in Latin America?

May 18th, 2012 | by Mark Chesnut

Making connections: El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia. Photo: © Mark Chesnut BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering ...more......more...