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After 30 years of Telefónica’s expansion in Latin America, what now?

Elida Bustos March 31, 2020

“We came to stay 100 years and to consolidate our Latin American investments.” Juan Villalonga, July 1998. Former Chairman and CEO, Telefónica As José María Alvarez-Pallete, chairman and CEO of Telefónica, was receiving his ...

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Innovation, Rankings

Latin America’s Top 10 Innovative Initiatives

David Buchanan September 3, 2019

From geospatial analytics to collect useful data for business intelligence, to cement bags that become concrete or mortar to help cut down waste, these are the top 10 most innovative initiatives by Latin American companies ...

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Food & Beverage, Innovation

Innovation amid a battle for legality

David Ramirez August 21, 2019

Diageo, the British multinational leader in alcoholic beverages, is at the forefront of innovation while facing the challenge of competing with illicit liquors in the region. Latin Trade exclusive interview with Alberto Gavazzi, the company’s ...

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In Depth, Innovation, Tourism & Hospitality

How Hilton balances trendsetting and trend following

Santiago Gutierrez August 16, 2019

Part 3 of The Many Faces of Innovation at Hilton “I had a conversation with one of our global Brand Heads, as we were building a Garden Inn in Cusco, Peru,” recalled Juan Corvinos, ...

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CFO Channel, Innovation, Interviews & Reports, Technology

How technology can disrupt your business

David Buchanan July 31, 2019

Interview with Henrique Freire, CFO, EDP Brasil As one of the largest electric utility companies in Latin America’s largest economy, Portuguese firm EDP’s Brazilian unit needs to know how new technologies will disrupt and shape ...

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In Depth, Industries, Innovation, Tourism & Hospitality

How To Attract Chinese and Millennial Travelers The Hilton Way

Santiago Gutierrez July 30, 2019

Chinese and Millennial travelers are two groups that, like tornados, are violently reshaping the hospitality industry landscape. As it did so often on its 100-year history, Hilton Hotels & Resorts adjusted its plans to better ...

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In Depth, Innovation, Topics, Tourism & Hospitality

The many faces of innovation at Hilton

Santiago Gutierrez July 19, 2019

“I woke up this morning. I went to the gym, and I got a text from the concierge: ‘We’ve noticed that you are leaving quite early for your conference. We will have a breakfast bag ...

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Countries, In Depth, Innovation, Topics

A new way towards a formal economy in Latin America

Santiago Gutierrez June 7, 2019

Nearly 140 million Latin Americans, 55 percent of the total working population, are employed in the informal economy. Per World Economic Forum statistics, 241 million Latin Americans do not have access to social protection, yet ...

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Consulting, Industries, Innovation

Time to change

David Ramirez May 14, 2019

In a business environment characterized by disruption, brands must evolve. Not only a cosmetic change, but of its very essence, its DNA, if you will. LT.com spoke on this topic with Alejandro Romero, Partner and ...

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Innovation, Letters from the Editor

The new New World

Elida Bustos April 20, 2019

Sometimes we lose perspective. Over the past quarter-century the world has changed more than it did during thousands of years of human existence. Just a few of these changes serve to make the point. In ...

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