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Tourism this week in Latin America
Latin America

Tourism this week in Latin America

By Travelatlatinamerica.com

PARAGUAY
Pluna and Taca to begin operations in October

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LAN sponsors humanitarian mission to earthquake-ravaged region in Peru
South American Airline Assists With Home-Building Efforts

LAN sponsors humanitarian mission to earthquake-ravaged region in Peru

By eTN

MIAMI, FL - For the second time in 2008, LAN Airlines, South America's leading airline, is working with its partner Break Away: The Alternative Break Connection, to send students from the US on a huma

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South America - the next big thing?
Great Hotels Organization Predicts A Surge In Demand For South American Luxury Travel

South America - the next big thing?

By eTN

With the economy in Europe slowing down, Great Hotels Organization (GHO) predicts some interesting changes are set to take place in the luxury travel market.

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eTN Inbox:  Turmoil in Bolivia
Bolivia Unrest

eTN Inbox: Turmoil in Bolivia

By Darius Morgan for Grillion Tours

The dialog that started on September 16th, continues with tensions among government officials, the different prefectos (state governors) in the presence of international supporters in the city of Coch

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Peru is set to host UNWTO’s World Tourism Day
Peru

Peru is set to host UNWTO’s World Tourism Day

By Yusof Sulaiman, eTN Staff Writer

Is the world ready or in the mood to celebrate World Tourism Day on September 27?

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Bolivia country report
Statement From VP Darius Morgan Of Crillon Tours

Bolivia country report

By eTN

(September 23, 2008) - The dialog that started on September 16 continues with tensions among government officials, the different Prefectos (State Governors) in the presence of international supporters

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Tourism this week in Latin America
Latin America Tourism

Tourism this week in Latin America

By Tourism this week in Latin America

ARGENTINA
Boca Juniors to build luxury hotel

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TSA issues advisory for travel to Venezuela
US Department Of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration

TSA issues advisory for travel to Venezuela

By eTN

The US Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that the agency has been unable to assess security measures at international airports in Venezuela

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Argentina airline takeover drains cash
Aerolineas Argentinas

Argentina airline takeover drains cash

By iht.com

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina's nationalization of a struggling, Spanish-owned airline brings costly responsibilities that could drain public resources and force fare hikes unless oil prices fal

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Falkland Islands Tourist Board strengthens presence in UK marketplace
FITB Hosts Smoko Event

Falkland Islands Tourist Board strengthens presence in UK marketplace

By eTN

(September 3, 2008) - The Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) hosted a Falklands themed ‘Smoko’ event yesterday to introduce media and trade contacts to all that these fascinating Islands have t

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TAM surpasses estimates of expansion into the international market
Initiates Five International Flights

TAM surpasses estimates of expansion into the international market

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 27, 2008) - TAM announced an international market growth plan that surpasses estimates announced to the market at the end of 2007.

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Aero Republica receives Embraer-190 aircraft
Colombian Airline Continues Fleet Renewal Program

Aero Republica receives Embraer-190 aircraft

By eTN

PANAMA CITY and BOGOTA, Colombia (August 26, 2008) - Aero Republica, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., today announced the delivery of its 8th EMBRAER-190 Aircraft directly from the manufacturer.

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LAN voted best airline in South America
World Airline Awards

LAN voted best airline in South America

By eTN

MIAMI, FL (August 26, 2008) - LAN was once again honored and named the Best Company in South America at the recent World Airline Awards annual ceremony.

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AeroGal becomes first airline to Receive Smart Voyager environmental certification
Receives Seal Of Approval

AeroGal becomes first airline to Receive Smart Voyager environmental certification

By eTN

QUITO, Ecuador (August 22, 2008) - AeroGal, the premier airline flying to the Galapagos Islands, has received the Smart environmental certification.

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Boeing delivers Brazilian TAM Airlines first 777-300ER
TAM Gets First 777-300ER

Boeing delivers Brazilian TAM Airlines first 777-300ER

By marketwatch.com

The first of eight Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners ordered by TAM Airlines, Brazil's largest airline, left Paine Field for Sao Paulo yesterday.

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Falkland Islands anticipates biggest ever cruise season
68,000 Passengers Expected During Summer Season

Falkland Islands anticipates biggest ever cruise season

By eTN

The Falkland Islands is anticipating a growth of nearly 9% in cruise ship visitors in the coming season, which would make it the destination’s most successful season to date.

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Vietnamese diplomat, tourists escape captors in Rio
Rio

Vietnamese diplomat, tourists escape captors in Rio

By reuters.com

RIO DE JANEIRO - A Vietnamese diplomat and three Chinese tourists were kidnapped at gunpoint on their way to Rio de Janeiro's famed Christ the Redeemer statue but managed to escape from their captors

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TAM begins regular flights between Sao Paulo and Bariloche
Only Company Operating Direct Flights On This Route

TAM begins regular flights between Sao Paulo and Bariloche

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 13, 2008) - TAM will begin operating regular flights between Sao Paulo and Bariloche, Argentina, beginning Thursday, August 14.

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GOL announces revised fleet plan and reduces growth
Adapting To Higher Fuel Prices And Competition

GOL announces revised fleet plan and reduces growth

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 6, 2008) - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A.

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TAM begins new direct flights from Brasilia to Buenos Aires
Will Also Restart Flights From Curitiba To Argentinean Capital

TAM begins new direct flights from Brasilia to Buenos Aires

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 6, 2008) - TAM will begin operating direct flights from Brasilia (DF) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, as of August 8.

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