International tourist arrivals grew by 8.4 percent in the first quarter of 2015. Chile, United States, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Spain and Germany are the main source markets.

Over $50 million is expected to be spent by the nearly 70,000 foreigners who flock Chile for the football competition Copa America, as stated by Luis Felipe Céspedes, Minister of the Economy, Development and Tourism.

The tours were previously presented in two separate brochures, one for USA/Canada and one for South America/Mexico/Costa Rica/Panama brochures. The brochure presents 57 itineraries, including seven new programs.

Trinidad & Tobago ministry of tourism, in collaboration with the Trinidad & Tobago Incoming Tour Operators Association, has launched a sustainable eco-tourism trail project that will enable residents, visitors and nature enthusiasts to enjoy and experience more of the dual island’s fascinating and natural beauty.

The event took place at London’s emblematic Tate Modern, with the presence of minister of tourism Sandra Naranjo and other government representatives from the country, as well as guests from the UK tourism industry, media, and Ecuadorian private sector.

Elizabeth Parsons, vice-president of business development for Travelzoo, revealed in a recent presentation to the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) that a survey of its US members showed this nation was the top-ranked destination for Los Angeles and Houston-based travellers.