Where is Hyatt headed?
The chain plans to nearly double its hotel presence in Latin America, spearheaded by the Hyatt Place brand for business travelers. Where will the expansion take place
UK-based IHG has the largest number of rooms in Latin America, followed by Sol Melia from Spain.
Uruguay overall champion of tourism in Latin America, according to the Latin Tourism Index.
International tourism receipts in Mexico will decline by 16 percent in dollar terms in 2009.
Spanish hotel group Barcelo sees volatile results in Latin America this year, but expects better times next year.
Winners and losers in 2009 receipts and arrivals.
The Dominican Republic is starting to see signs of recovery, leading to more optimism among local and foreign investors.
2009 receipts and GDP in millions of dollars
Panama leads in arrival growth, while Uruguay grows most in receipts. The Dominican Republic remains the top per capita earner.
2009 arrivals and population in thousands
Panama is seeing an hotel boom, both in and outside of Panama City, for both business and leisure travelers.
International tourism receipts in millions of US dollars.Change 08/09.
International arivals in thousands. Chnage 08/09.
Winners and losers in 2008 receipts and arrivals.
What are Latin America's prospects for medical tourism? Three experts share their insights.
International arrival receipts in millions of US dollars.
Colombia’s resort city Cartagena is becoming a growing attraction for everyone from Bill Clinton to Ivanka Trump.
International arivals in thousands.
The Obama Administration should not ease travel restrictions until Cuba makes real changes, some experts say.
2008 receipts and GDP in millions of dollars.
Hotel and tourism officials in Mexico say the country's tourism areas are safe - and get backing from U.S. officials.
2008 arrivals and population in thousands.
There is growing concern about the U.S. crisis hitting Latin America, but also some good news about the region's overall outlook.
Travel within Latin America is boosting Marriott's business in the region.
Tourism is by far the best export for Latin American countries. All the money spent in the country is spread across the board to individuals and firms.
Latin America registers another record year in arrivals and receipts, with Panama and Uruguay leading growth.
There is a wide disparity between the perception of tourism in Panama and the reality.
Honduras aims to boost tourism arrivals and revenues through improved infrastructure and more international recognition.
2007 receipts and GDP in billions of dollars.
Organic growth, new hotels and more franchising is helping boost revenues and income at Grupo Posadas.
International arivals in thousands.
Punta del Este is seeing more demand from Brazilians and more supply from international groups.
International arrival receipts in millions of US dollars.
Latin Business Chronicle asks leading experts about the outlook for Mexico's real estate sector.
International visitors in thousands. International tourism receipts in millions of US dollars.
Mexico's real estate sector will continue to grow thanks to growing investment and demand, experts say.
Central America and Venezuela - along with growing franchises - help boost InterContinental's Latin America revenues.
El Salvador and Panama are the big winners in Latin American tourism. Bolivia and Brazil are the top losers.
Affluent U.S. sports fishermen are among the key the target audience of Bahia Escondida, the new resort underway in Costa Rica.
Will Roco Ki help build the Dominican Republic into the next Mexican Riviera? Prominent designer Richard Knorr thinks so.
All figures in thousands of US dollars.
Thousands of US dollars.
Costa Rica's real estate boom continues. Supply will explode, but the country will be able to absorb it thanks to continued popularity, experts say.
The Dominican real estate sector - already highly competitive - heats up with Donald Trump entering the fray.
All figures in thousands.
Venezuela is now among the least-competitive tourism markets in Latin America.
The US hotel chain is boosting its presence in Latin America through new hotels in Brazil and Chile.
Latin America is setting a new record in international arrivals, led by Central America. But major markets like Mexico, Brazil and Argentina are also seeing healthy growth.
Helped by improved security, Colombia is seeing a strong increase in international tourist arrivals. Overall, Latin America set a new tourism record last year. Guatemala grew most, Ecuador the least.
Despite a wave of hurricanes in the Caribbean, Latin American tourism is expected to post overall growth this year, thanks to a strong first half and significant growth in Mexico and South America.
