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Latin America’s Best and Worst Airports

Latin America’s Best and Worst Airports

Our readers have selected the best airports in Latin America. Santiago continues to be the most popular airport in Latin America among Latin Trade readers. It received the top spot in comfort/ambience and shops/amenities. The airport received 10.3 million passengers in 2010, according to Airports Council International. Panama City is right behind, though, thanks to [...]

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Best Restaurants for 11 Cities in Latin America

By city in alphabetical order. BOGOTA 1    Andrés Carne de Res 2    Harry Sasson 3    La Brasserie 4    La Cigale 5    Casa San Isidro BUENOS AIRES 1    Cabaña Las Lilas 2    La Estancia 3    Piegari Ristorante 4    El Aljibe at the Sheraton 5    Café des Arts LIMA 1    Astrid y Gastón 2    Restaurant Huaca Pucllana [...]

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Mexico Prepares for China Rush

Mexico Opens Up Its Market. Mexico’s shoe sector is bracing for a tough 2012 after the country in December implemented long-awaited rules easing imports from China as part of World Trade Organization agreements. Other sectors, like clothing and toys, also expect to be impacted by stronger competition from lower-priced Chinese goods. The winners? Mexican consumers. [...]

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Best Car Rental Companies

When it comes to renting cars in Latin America, Dollar/Thrifty again ranks tops. For the second year in a row, surveyed travelers gave Dollar/Thrifty the highest score among major car rental companies in the region, with Hertz ranking second and Avis third. Dollar/Thrifty beat out all competitors on rates and service – two factors key [...]

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Best Hotels in 20 Cities in Latin America

  By city in alphabetical order of each city. BOGOTA RK HOTEL 1 JW Marriott Hotel Bogotá 2 Sheraton Bogotá 3 Embassy Suites Bogotá – Rosales 4 Crowne Plaza Tequendama Bogotá 5 Hotel Casa Medina BUENOS AIRES RK HOTEL 1 Hilton Buenos Aires 2 InterContinental Buenos Aires 3 InterContinental Nordelta, Tigre-Buenos Aires Hotel, Residences & [...]

LT CFO Event, Miami December 2, 2011: What We Learned

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LT CFO Event, Miami December 2, 2011: What We Learned

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LT CFO Events-Miami, December 2, 2011: What We Learned

What We Learned Economic Review and 2012 Forecast Speaker: Kathryn Rooney Vera, Senior Macroeconomic Strategist and Partner, Bulltick Capital Markets Key Points: » Reviewing 2011 economic activity » External forces impacting growth » A view toward 2012 Presentation of CFO of the Year – Multinational Award Latin Trade Honoree – Multinational Dynamic Growth & Expansion [...]

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Events Executive

Events Executive

Responsible for all Latin Trade Group /Miami Media Events budget allocation, logistics
pre and post and onsite event deliverables to ensure the complete success of the
event.

Industry Report: Insuring Growth

Industry Report: Insuring Growth

Latin America’s insurance industry is benefiting from the region’s economic growth, but also faces some major challenges.

Latin America’s Best Companies

Latin America’s Best Companies

The Latin 500 shows the 500 largest companies in Latin America based on revenues. But which ones are performing best and not just in one specific year?

Special Report: Shipping Weathers Global Slowdown

Special Report: Shipping Weathers Global Slowdown

Port and infrastructure improvements and tighter logistics help to keep trade in Latin American growing.

Photographs by Alex Gort Productions

Best of the Latin Trade Symposium & BRAVO Business Awards

The Latin Trade Symposium & 17th annual Bravo Business Awards
October 28, 2011

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The Cat Runs Fast

While it’s no secret to Latin Trade readers that Latin America is a global growth star, research by Latin Business Chronicle shows which multinationals are benefiting most from that boom.

SAME NAME, DIFFERENT PRODUCTS: Havana Club produced by Bacardi (left) and Pernod Ricard (right). Havana Club: Victor Carlisle

What’s in a Name?

Companies put a lot of thought into product brands and names, but what happens when two companies use the same name?

BRAVO Business Awards 17

BRAVO Business Awards 17

The Latin Trade BRAVO Business Awards 2011 include honors for a president, four CEOs, an investor, a central bank governor, a cabinet minister and a non-profit NGO leader.

Industry Report: Latin America’s Top 100 Banks

Industry Report: Latin America’s Top 100 Banks

Latin Trade ranks the top 100 banks in Latin America and asks three leading bankers for their outlook.

Ask the Concierge – Four Seasons Hotel, Mexico City

Concierge Agnes Ignacio at the Four Seasons Hotel, ranked as Mexico City’s top hotel for business by participants in Latin Trade’s annual travel survey, offers her advice and tips for visiting the Mexican metropolis.

Photo 1 : Dixon Gonzalez Mestre/Venevision;  Photo 2: Daniel Marin/UPS; Photos 3, 4, 5 : Ana Berger for Latin Trade

Top Businesswomen

The editorial staff of Latin Business Chronicle, the Latin Trade Group’s premium digital news service, selected 50 women who are making a mark in Latin America’s business sectors.

Latin Trade Recognizes Burger King’s Behring as Investor of the Year

Latin Trade Recognizes Burger King’s Behring as Investor of the Year

Brazilian acquisitions pioneer is ninth recipient of this year’s BRAVO

Best of Business Travel Latin America 2012

Best of Business Travel Latin America 2012

The “Best of Business Travel Latin America” is one of Latin Trade’s most anticipated annual features, first published in the magazine in 2003. Our readers — top-level corporate executives, bankers and government officials among them — look to our survey for fellow business travelers’ guidance on hotels, restaurants and service providers in leading destinations from Mexico to the

Latin Trade Group Acquires Majority Interest in Datarisk

Latin Trade Group Acquires Majority Interest in Datarisk

Leading regional corporate assurance company to receive capital to expand

Latin Trade’s Annual Awards Recognize Dominican President Leonel Fernández for Lifetime Achievement

Latin Trade’s Annual Awards Recognize Dominican President Leonel Fernández for Lifetime Achievement

President Fernández Lauded for Leadership at Home and in the Region — Among Eight Honorees in 2011

Marketing & Database Director

Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of all marketing initiatives that involve revenue generation through subscription sales to online and print products, increased renewal rates for subscriptions, ticket sales to conferences and other live events, and other business building exercises for the Latin Trade Group.

Time to Buy a Watch?

Time to Buy a Watch?

Although demographics in Latin America support luxury-goods consumption, in-region purchases of items such as men’s watches likely do not reflect the market potential, analysts and industry experts say.

Latin 500: Walmart: Latin American Success

Latin 500: Walmart: Latin American Success

How Walmart has built Latin America’s largest and most successful retail business.

President Sebastián Piñera shows off a special jersey he received from Chilean professional soccer players, a gift that is just as apt for Chile as a country.

Country Report: Chilean Champion

Although Brazil is the investor favorite in Latin America, Chile remains the country with the best business environment, according to the 2011 Latin Business Index from Latin Business Chronicle.

President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica greets Convergys employees at an event celebrating the opening of the American company’s second call center in the country.

Special Report: Outsourcing 2.0

From the early days of call centers, outsourcing in Latin America has grown to include a broad range of business processing and IT services. Providers are thriving, thanks to a trio of trends: global integration of the industry, the increased popularity of near-shoring and robust demand from in-region customers.

Ask the Concierge – Hilton São Paulo Morumbi

The Hilton São Paulo Morumbi was ranked as the No. 1 hotel in the city in Latin Trade’s 2011 business travel survey. Interview with chief concierge Caio Vega.