Growing intra-regional travel in the face of shifting travel preferences

Almost half of all international capacity in Latin America operates to other destinations within the region, and demand for intra-regional travel and tourism remains robust. Secondary cities and new travel hotspots are emerging, as regional travel preferences shift and capacity continues to expand. Even in the face of this growth, intra-regional travel still faces a variety of roadblocks - limited bilateral agreements, visa restrictions, onerous charges and broader economic and geopolitical challenges.

• How are traveller preferences changing with Latin America and how do regional markets set themselves apart as a destination of choice?

• Where are the strongest growth markets for intra-regional travel and what are some common features? Is there a threat of too much capacity being inserted into those markets?

• Are the demands of intra-regional travellers different compared to intercontinental travellers?

• With thousands of routes unserved or underserved with Latin America, who should take the lead in stimulating connectivity development?

• How are airlines utilizing next generation aircraft on intra-regional routes?