http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/ Reports and information for business travelers in Latin America. en-us Latin Trade Group Merit Designs ICM 60 News info@latinbusinesschronicle.com info@latinbusinesschronicle.com http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/rss/rss.gif http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/ Reports and information for business travelers in Latin America. http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5439 TAM best in business class, Avianca best in cabin comfort/service and food/beverage. News Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:55:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5439 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5434 A closer look at the airport business travelers rank Latin America’s worst. Special Reports Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:52:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5434 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5432 Santiago ranks best among business travelers in Latin America. News Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:28:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5432 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5406 Latin America operations expanding despite bankruptcy and merger rumors. Special Reports Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:44:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5406 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5313 An executive’s guide to Peru's capital. Destination Guides Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:09:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5313 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5311 Key issues for female business travelers to Latin America. Special Reports Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5311 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5222 BY TAYLOR BARNESLatin Trade MagazineRIO DE JANEIRO – – Pecking on a Blackberry during the Rio Investors Day conference at the beachside Copacabana Palace Hotel, New York financial media-relations adviser Liz Cohen laughs when asked about her lodging options.“If one conference fills the hotel and doubles the prices of nearby ones, it means something,” Cohen says. When reserving for the event earlier this year, Cohen was limited to the most exclusive suites at the Copacabana Palace. She booked a room at another property.Visitors like Cohen are transforming the Rio hotel market. In a city known for sun and samba, business trips account for an estimated 50 percent of hotel stays — and half of the business visitors are from São Paulo. These travelers lend further support to expansion of the hospitality sector in Rio, which is preparing for two major sporting events.“The focus is on South America” for Latin American hotel investment and activity overall, says Scott Berman, principal and U... Special Reports Wed, 9 Nov 2011 16:25:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5222 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5210 BY JOACHIM BAMRUDLatin Trade Magazine Destination Guides Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5210 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5115 BY MARY SUTTERLatin Trade Magazine Reports Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:50:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5115 http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5114 BY LUCRECIA FRANCOLatin Trade Magazine Destination Guides Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:36:00 GMT http://www.latinbusinesschronicle.com/app/article.aspx?id=5114