News - MDamericas

Pandemic Spurs Canada to Offer Path to Citizenship to More Temporary Residents

March 4, Toronto. Canada’s recent move to offer permanent residency to more foreigners living and working in the country is a short-term solution to the economic problems spurred by a…

South America, UpdatesBRAZIL, Economy

Brazil Airline Azul Narrows Pandemic Losses to $57 Million In Q4

March 4, Sao Paulo. Brazil’s No. 3 airline Azul SA on Thursday reported a net loss of 317.4 million reais ($56.56 million) in Q4, the carrier’s best performance since the…

North America, UpdatesTourism, USA

Hyatt Announces New Global Expansions Through 2025

March 3. Hyatt Hotels unveiled its plan for the growth of its independent collection brands, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt and JdV by Hyatt, highlighting recent openings…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Tourism, USA

TSA Preparing for Busy Spring Break Travel Period

March 3. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has stepped up its preparation for the typically busy Spring Break travel period. Running between late February and April, TSA officers will be…

North America, UpdatesTourism, USA

Avoya Travel Offers Advanced Commissions for Independent Agencies for 2020 Sales

March 3. Host agency Avoya Travel announced it will be paying additional commission overrides to qualifying independent agencies in the Avoya Travel Network based on 2020 earned commission levels. Avoya…

North America, UpdatesTourism, USA

United Airlines to Offer $70 One-Way Flights: Here’s Where You Can Go

March 2, Houston. United Airlines is offering a sale on flights to warmer areas, specifically destinations with 70 degrees. One-way fares to destinations such as Los Angeles, New Orleans, Orlando,…

South America, UpdatesBRAZIL, COVID, World

The Brazilian P.1 Variant ‘May Spread Covid-19 More Easily’

March 2. The Brazil coronavirus variant now found in the UK appears more contagious and may evade immunity provided by past infection, scientists say. Evidence from Manaus - the Amazonian…

South America, UpdatesARGENTINA, Economy

Argentina. Buenos Aires Keen to Attract Digital Nomads to Buenos Aires

February 27. City Government of Buenos Aires wants to attract ‘Digital Nomads’ to the capital, a type of worker seldom heard of a few years ago, but certainly the new…

North America, UpdatesMEXICO, Tourism

Mexico: ‘Living tourism’ is the Vision for Region of Quintana Roo

March 1. An environmentally friendly tourism initiative in Quintana Roo that seeks to give visitors an authentic cultural experience has attracted more than US $1 million in international funding, giving…

UpdatesCOVID, World

Draft Agreement Confirms Germany Plans to Extend Coronavirus Lockdown

March 2. Germany plans to extend its Coronavirus lockdown until March 28 but will allow small private gatherings starting on Monday. This intent has been confirmed by a draft agreement…