DESTINATIONS WTM PREVIEW |ON THE STANDS
LATIN AMERICA
BE INSPIRED BY ACTIVIST CELINE COUSTEAU Environmentalist, activist, explorer, film-maker – there’s very little Céline Cousteau hasn’t turned her hand to, and if you drop by the Americas Inspiration Zone (LA570) on Monday from 2pm- 2.45pm you’ll be able to hear from her first-hand. An ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation (a not- for-profit organisation created by The Travel Corporation), she’ll be giving a speech about how travel can transform communities for the better, while providing a fascinating glimpse into her own adventures – from meeting Amazonian tribes to delivering a talk at the UN.
EXPERIENCE A SLICE OF BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL If there’s anywhere that knows how to throw a fiesta, it’s Brazil (LA250),
BEST OF THE REST
E The Central America Tourism Agency (LA440) will be holding a cocktail hour from 4pm-5pm, with an awards ceremony for the trade and media.
ABOVE: Environmentalist Celine Cousteau PICTURE: Michael Clark
and this year’s booth will be every bit as colourful, sparkly and feather-bedecked as you’d expect. Cultural performances are planned for 5pm on Monday and Tuesday and 4.30pm on Wednesday with lambada, samba and other regional music getting toes tapping, while daily caipirinha tastings will be on hand from 5pm to add to the authenticity.
SIP A PISCO SOUR That’s not the only beverage you’ll find in the vicinity. Peru (LA300) will be hosting its annual Pisco Sour Hour every day from 12 noon-1pm and 5pm-6pm. Pop by to hear about the country’s responsible tourism and archaeological offerings, while sampling the flavours of this foodie hotspot.
E Chile(LA500) will be hosting on-stand wine tasting every day from 12.30-1.30pm and 3.30-4.30pm, with Chilean snacks on hand at the lunchtime sessions.
E Nicaragua (LA145) will be giving away award-winning, home-grown chocolate and rum to sample, while Guyana (CA122) will have a meet-and-greet from 3pm-4pm with authentic Guyanese specialities.
E Costa Rica (LA200) will be satisfying caffeine cravings with authentic coffee from the country available all day, every day.
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