Selling Travel Connect: Latin America highlighted products from across the region, from family-owned all-inclusive hotels across Punta Cana and Costa Mujeres, to improved air access from the UK to Costa Rica.
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New ways to explore Mexico
Wendy Wu Tours highlighted its award-winning, fully inclusive escorted touring programme, with a focus on its growing Latin America itineraries alongside its Asia programmes.
Agents were informed about the upcoming brand-new Latin America brochure, featuring Peru, Argentina and Colombia, as well as new Mexico tours designed to meet rising demand for culture-led travel. The operator continues to support the trade with dedicated incentives, training and its online agent portal.
Exploring remote Patagonia by expedition cruise
Australis Cruises operates small-ship expeditions through the remote fjords and channels of Patagonia in southern South America. Agents heard how the company’s voyages between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia explore the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel, offering access to some of the world’s most untouched landscapes.
Daily Zodiac excursions enable guests to land in remote areas to experience glaciers, forests and wildlife, including penguin colonies and ice fields. Onboard, expert-led talks provide deeper insight into the region’s geology, history and ecosystems.
New vessel to expand Antarctica fly-cruise programme
Antarctica21 offers fly-and-cruise expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula, allowing guests to avoid the Drake Passage by flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island in under two hours. Its small-ship voyages focus on wildlife viewing and expedition-style cruising along the peninsula.
The operator is also preparing to introduce a new vessel for the 2026-27 season, further expanding its expedition offering from Chile. Key points include faster access to Antarctica, more comfortable travel conditions, and an exclusive, yacht-style experience. The company positions its departures as environmentally responsible expedition travel to Antarctica.
Costa Rica’s green season focus
Costa Rica Tourism Board is keen to make agents aware of the growing demand for sustainable and nature-based travel, alongside improved air access from the UK. From October 2026, British Airways will increase its Heathrow service to five flights a week, providing greater connectivity to the destination.
The recently launched Live. Life. Now. campaign, promoting Costa Rica’s wildlife, wellness and outdoor experiences, was also discussed.
The green season, from May into November, offers good value alongside excellent wildlife viewing.
Stronger links between Europe and Latin America
Air Europa highlighted its long-standing role connecting Europe to Latin America via its Madrid hub, with onward services from London Gatwick to key destinations across the region and the Caribbean. As part of the SkyTeam alliance, the airline offers an extensive network and competitive connectivity options to UK travellers.
The airline is focusing on its operational performance and punctuality, investment in fleet and service enhancements, including its Air Europa ON initiative to improve the end-to-end passenger experience.
Personalised luxury across Latin America
Exsus Travel emphasised its bespoke luxury holidays across Latin America, with tailor-made itineraries forming part of a wider programme covering more than 100 countries worldwide. The operator continues to report strong growth through the trade, with over 95% of bookings generated via travel agents.
Its Latin America specialist service supports complex, multi-destination itineraries, including combinations with Antarctica cruises. The company name is derived from the Latin ‘exsuscitare’, meaning to awaken or bring to life, reflecting its focus on creating personalised travel experiences for clients.
Breaking the journey in Panama City
Copa Airlines’ extensive Latin American network operates from its Panama City hub, with around 375 daily flights across 82 destinations in 32 countries across the Americas and the Caribbean.
Through its hub-and-spoke model and Star Alliance partnerships, the airline offers onward access to more than 180 additional destinations via code-share agreements. Its Panama stopover programme allows passengers to break their journey for between 24 hours and 15 days at no additional cost, enabling two-destination itineraries.
From Atacama to Patagonia
Chile is the longest and narrowest country in the world, offering dramatic contrasts across its full length. Chile Tourism Board showcased the country’s wide-ranging appeal, from the Atacama Desert in the north to the glaciers and fjords of Patagonia in the south.
The destination’s key selling points lie in its diversity, from Santiago and Valparaíso to established wine regions and an extensive coastline. This positions Chile as a year-round option for adventure, culture and nature-led itineraries, supported by strong infrastructure and a focus on sustainable tourism.
Expansion and refurbishment across Mexico and the Dominican Republic
Majestic Resorts highlighted its five-star, family-owned all-inclusive portfolio across Punta Cana and Costa Mujeres, featuring all-suite beachfront accommodation with balconies and hot tubs, plus selected swim-up and plunge pool suites.
The brand opened Majestic Mirage Costa Mujeres in December 2025 and is continuing a £35m refurbishment of Majestic Colonial Punta Cana.
It appeals strongly to weddings, honeymoons and family stays, supported by generous all-inclusive additions, such as premium drinks, room service and speciality restaurants without supplements. The resorts have a reputation for spacious accommodation and repeat guest loyalty across Caribbean properties.
Prize winners
Agents present took home impressive prizes, including a bottle of Chilean wine, Costa Rican coffee, a luxury afternoon tea, goody bags and gift vouchers.
Pics from the event
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