talking shop DESTINATION DIALOGUE: LATIN AMERICA PARTY
GINA WEBB Thomas Cook, Ruislip “This was a brilliant night, we had a fantastic time and
learnt a lot about Latin America which will hold us in good stead for when we get enquires for that part of the world. We’re looking forward to another event like this one soon!”
CAROL SMITH Homeworker Co-operative Travel “As a homeworker I think it's
really important to attend events to gain new knowledge. Latin America is a vast region to get to know so this guide is extremely useful. I always keep your guides for reference, and find they really help me sell."
LATIN AMERICA Fast Facts
VITAL STATISTICS: Latin America is comprised of 23 countries and is home to over 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has a combined population of over half-a-billion people who between them speak over more than 1,000 languages and dialects
WHAT’S THERE: Ancient empires, pretty colonial towns, trendy modern cities and landscapes that include the world’s most extensive rainforest, largest river basin, the driest desert and the longest mountain range
KEY ATTRACTIONS: Each nation has its own idiosyncrasies and charms. Top sellers are the iconic archaeological sites of Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza or Tikal. Favourite cities include Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Top natural attractions include the Amazon and Iguazu Falls
“A big thank you to Selling Long
Haul for inviting us to its Latin America Quiz Night. We all thought it was a great night out”
TEST YOURSELF... A few questions from the quiz...
1 NAME two Latin American natural attractions recently voted among the New 7 Wonders of Nature
2
IN WHICH three countries will you find the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Tikal and Copan?
3 4
WHICH city is traditionally associated with the tango?
WHICH Latin American city will host the 2016 Olympic Games?
5 CHARLES Darwin’s theory of evolution was based on which
Photos: Chatting, comparing notes and ultimately winning – agents at last month's Latin America quiz night
island archipelago? Answers on the right...
“Having enjoyed this evening so much I can't wait to attend the Thailand event on January 24”
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GETTING THERE: Only Mexico, Brazil and Argentina are connected to London by direct, non-stop fl ights (British Airways and TAM). Lan, Air Europa and Iberia fl y to the continent via Madrid. TAP fl ies via Lisbon, Air France via Paris, and KLM via Amsterdam
ACCOMMODATION: Latin America has it all: fi ve-star luxury, rainforest or jungle lodges, rural haciendas, beach-side cabanas and trendy boutique hotels. It offers the full pricing range from B&B to all-inclusive packages
LEARN MORE: For help and support selling Latin America, check out the LATA website at
www.lata.org View more photos of the event and read an eMag version of the guide at:
www.sellinglonghaul.com
ANSWERS:
1.Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls;
2. Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras; 3. Buenos Aires; 4. Rio de Janeiro;
5.The Galapagos Islands
CONGRATULATIONS!
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