Travel in Brazil

The Galapagos Islands is doubling its entry fee for tourists.

Compton Verney, a stately home turned art museum in Warwickshire, is set in 120 acres of Grade II listed classical parkland, designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown, the most eminent landscape architect of the eighteenth-century. The property also houses the only Capability Brown designed chapel. In 1993, Sir Peter Moores, through the Peter Moores Foundation (PMF) bought the site, including the near-derelict mansion, and gifted it to the specially-created charitable trust Compton Verney House Trust (CVHT). Since then, Compton Verney has been welcoming visitors to its wide range of exhibitions, events and grounds, and this year it celebrates the 20th anniversary with the launch of its first ever sculpture trail and a number of ambitious exhibitions across its six galleries.

The World’s Best Female Chef Award recognizes an individual who has impressed critics and gourmets from around the World, and it is part of the World’s 50 Best’s mission to highlight female role models within the culinary industry. The prestigious honor is voted for by 1,080 independent restaurant industry experts and gourmets from across the World.

American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program is about to get a little bit bigger with the addition of South American budget carrier JetSmart.

Busbud, an online marketplace for intercity bus and train tickets, is expanding its presence in Brazil through the acquisition of Buson. 

Amadeus envisions a future where its facial-recognition technology could be used throughout a passenger’s journey at the airport: check-in, bag drop and tracking, boarding, border control, and more.

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Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22, has evolved into the largest civic event on the planet since its origins in 1970, activating billions across 192 countries to safeguard the planet and fight for a brighter future. Its impact thus far has resulted in hundreds of millions of trees being planted, $7 billion in school grants, 2.7 billion Acts of Green and 36 million cleanup volunteers. This year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastics,” calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the overall concerns associated with plastics.

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Delta Air Lines has increased baggage fees on domestic and some international routes, becoming the latest airline in the United States to do so.

Delta has joined other U.S. airlines in increasing its fee for the first checked bag to $35 and the second checked bag to $45 for domestic flights and most short-haul international flights.

A Brazilian tourist has accused seven men of gang rape in the Indian state of Jharkhand, once again raising questions about the safety of travel in India for women.

Airlines in the U.S. are no strangers to a game of follow the leader.

You don’t have to be a certified diver to come face-to-face with some of the sea's most fascinating creatures. In fact, in some destinations, you can simply wade from the sand into the shallows with your mask and snorkel and enjoy some incredible marine life encounters. 

The non-stop three times a week flight takes-off from Johannesburg on 28 April 2024 and has seen a keen uptake of seats particularly in the economy class

Codeshare agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas is enhanced.

Among other initiatives, Sustainable Aero Lab serves as a platform where it openly discusses and promotes zero-emission aviation technologies, including developments such as SAF and hydrogen.

Aena exceeds pre-pandemic EBITDA levels one year earlier than scheduled in the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

Leading travel money provider’s new store at Europe’s largest shopping centre further expands distribution network.

One of the best slow travel destinations in South America, Uruguay boasts world-class beaches, historical sites, a thriving wine scene, and culinary jewels that rival its neighbors.

TravelAI has purchased and relaunched Casai.com, the domain of the short-term rental operator startup that closed last July after raising more than $48 million.