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Mary Sutter is a contributing editor to Latin Trade.

Ask the Concierge - Renaissance São Paulo Hotel

Ask the Concierge – Renaissance São Paulo Hotel

Lincoln de Melo has worked at the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel for three years, the last two at the concierge desk. De Melo, 30, says one of the best aspects of his job is discovering new things about his ever-evolving hometown and sharing them with visitors from around the world.

Is Beef the New Banana?

Is Beef the New Banana?

Taking advantage of high-level meetings in Madrid, the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc are ready to attempt to breathe new life into a proposed trade agreement after a break of six years.

New Rooms at the Top – And Middle, too

New Rooms at the Top – And Middle, too

Global hotel operators are extending their reach deeper into the region, opening in new markets and moving to offer trendy and green lodgings to travelers accustomed to luxury or traditional options.
Down but not out, “road warriors” – armed with laptops, PDAs and rolling bags – have continued to pursue business and ventures in Latin America [...]

The Cost of Opportunity

The Cost of Opportunity

A Colombian social entrepreneur takes on the education deficit.

Fewer Dollars, Fewer Crossings

Fewer Dollars, Fewer Crossings

The impact of the U.S. economic crisis on Latin America is reflected in a sharp drop in remittances, depriving many countries of a critical source of income.