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January 2013 Archives
Latin America Shines at Madrid’s International Tourism Fair
January 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The colors, tastes, accents and music of Latin America are being seen and heard again at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid, whose 33rd edition was kicked off on Wednesday by Spain's Crown Prince Felipe continue reading »
New York Woman Missing in Turkey, Husband and Brother Fly Over for Search
January 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A New York woman has disappeared after flying to Turkey on vacation and her brother and husband are now flying oversea to be closer to the search. continue reading »
Birdwatchers Rejoice! Costa Rica Bird Lovers Release Field Guild App
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
First birding app for Costa Rica is a digital field guide replete with photos, sounds, text, and range maps. The Costa Rica Birds-Field Guide app became available in the iTunes Store on Ja continue reading »
Acapulco Has Repaid Debt, Allowed to Borrow Again
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The world famous Mexican Pacific resort city of Acapulco has repaid the debt it owed a bank and will be able to resume borrowing in the next few days, Mayor Luis Walton said. continue reading »
NIcaragua to Open First Full-Service Luxury Hotel
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mukul Resort & Spa, the first luxury boutique hotel in Nicaragua, will open on February 1, 2013 at Guacalito de la Isla, a 1,670-acre, US$250-million low-density, continue reading »
Survival Launches ‘Stop Complaining’ Ad for Earth’s Most Threatened Tribe
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Human rights organization Survival International has launched a worldwide advertising campaign to raise awareness of the plight of the Awá tribe in Brazil, Earth’s most threatened tribe.The advert, entitled ‘Stop Complaining, and put your problems in perspective’ was designed by Tribe Global. continue reading »
Dominican Republic’s Exuberant Ecotourism Provides Countless Escapes
January 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's most bio-diverse country, with 25 percent of its lush land and pristine coastline protected as national parks, reserves and sanctuaries. With the creation of the Dominican Republic's Marine Mammal Sanctuary continue reading »
Spain Saw Increase in Tourism in 2012, 57.7 Million People Visited
January 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain welcomed 57.7 million foreign tourists in 2012, up 2.7 percent from the previous year, the Industry, Energy and Tourism Ministry said Tuesday. continue reading »
Boeing Stops Dreamliner Deliveries Until FAA Investigation is Finished
January 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Boeing said it will not deliver any more units of its 787 Dreamliner until U.S. aviation authorities certify that the company has solved the battery problems that forced these aircraft to suspend operations worldwide. continue reading »
Boeing Stops Dreamliner Deliveries Until FAA Investigation is Finished
January 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Boeing said it will not deliver any more units of its 787 Dreamliner until U.S. aviation authorities certify that the company has solved the battery problems that forced these aircraft to suspend operations worldwide. continue reading »
Colombia Halts Hotel Project in Tayrona National Park
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Colombian government has suspended a hotel project in Tayrona National Park that included the construction of 12 cabins, to prevent any possible damage to the ecosystems of this natural reserve. continue reading »
Orlando Ranked as Top Destination Among Hispanic Tourists
January 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Orlando, Miami, and New York were among the top 10 destinations for Hispanic travelers last year, according to 2012 booking data from Hotels.com, the world's leading hotel booking website. continue reading »
Chile Saw 3.5 Million Tourists in 2012
January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Chile received a total of 3.5 million foreign tourists in 2012, a 13 percent hike over the year before and an all-time record, according to an official report issued Monday. continue reading »
Latin America News: Paraguay Unable to Defeat Dengue, Declares National Alert
January 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Paraguay’s Health Minister, Antonio Arbo, has declared a national epidemic alert since the country was unable to eliminate the dengue disease only control an outbreak. continue reading »
Prehispanic Teotihuacans Exhumed Dead and Used Make-Up in After-Death Rituals
January 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In the case of the Teotihuacans, these cosmetics were used as part of the after-death ritual to honour their city’s most important people. continue reading »
