South America Rep Events

  • EVOLVE LAUNCH CELEBRATION

    TUESDAY 13th JUNE 2023
    LOCATION: SEXY FISH, LONDON

    An invitation-only event, join Santiago Dunn, CEO of Ecoventura, to celebrate the much-anticipated launch of the company’s third luxury expedition yacht, Evolve.

  • AROUND THE WORLD 2023

    WEDNESDAY 7th JUNE 2023
    LOCATION: THAMES ROWING CLUB, LONDON

    An invitation-only event, join us to journey ‘Around the World’. Meet and catch up with some of the globe’s leading travel advocates, and learn some interesting tips and techniques along the way.

  • IN & OUT CLUB FOR A TASTE OF SOUTH AMERICA

    TUESDAY 6th JUNE 2023
    LOCATION: ST JAMES SQUARE, LONDON

    An invitation only event, joining Julia from Vik Retreats and Paola from Lares at the In & Out Club for a tast of South America. Serving Vik wine and a selection of cheese.

  • PENELOPE CHILVERS X CASA PALOPO

    LOCATION: DUKE STREET, LONDON

    A Guatemalan evening hosted by British shoe designer, Penelope Chilvers, and Gabriel representing Casa Palopo and Villa Bokeh. Penelope Chilvers, was inspired during her trip to Guatemala to create the new spring 2023 collection. A Guatemalan-style cocktail for with a discussion on the inspiring nature of travel.

    www.penelopechilvers.com

  • SCOTT DUNN PRIVATE – CHILEAN WINE TASTING

    LOCATION: HEDONISM WINES, LONDON

    An evening of wine tasting for the Scott Dunn Private clients led by Head of Scott Dunn Private, Jules Maury. Gabriel was invited to represent Awasi and Vik and to give a talk about the properties and Chile as a destination.

  • CHARITY FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF SOL Y LUNA

    LOCATION: FLORAL BY LIMA, LONDON

    A fundraiser for the Sol y Luna Foundation, a Peruvian charity that includes a school and orphanage for children from backgrounds of extreme poverty, many of whom have suffered violence and abuse.

    As well as keynote speakers, there will be an auction led by a Sotheby’s auctioneer with exceptional prizes ranging from statement pieces by Peruvian luxury designer ESCVDO (as worn by Katy Perry), and stays at Relais & Chateaux properties across the world including a castle in Denmark and a trip-of-a-lifetime to Peru.

  • AROUND THE WORLD – SAFARI DINNER

    LOCATION: GREEK STREET, LONDON

    A safari dinner in central London. Selected members of the travel trade share an evening with the UK representatives for lodges, hotels, camps, private houses, boats and DMCs. An intimate, invitation-only event.

  • AROUND THE WORLD EVENTS

    Innovative events designed to excite, inform and connect global travel leaders.

    Curated by South America Rep along with 9 other owner-operated, boutique representation companies based in the UK. Travel designers are invited to join us for an “Around the World” experience, showcasing a trusted collection of lodges, hotels, camps, private houses, boats and DMCs at our intimate, invitation-only events.

    Please visit www.aroundtheworldevents.com

  • AROUND THE WORLD 2022

    LOCATION: LONDON

    The fourth-edition of the invitation-only event Around the World is in London in June 2022. Journey ‘Around the World’ with some of the globe’s leading travel advocates, and learn some interesting tips and techniques along the way.

    Please visit www.aroundtheworldevents.com

  • AROUND THE WORLD 2021

    LOCATION: LONDON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE

    The long-awaited third edition of Around the World finally went ahead in September 2021 following serval postponements due to the pandemic. The event for travel agents who sell worldwide was the first in-person event in 18 months for the majority of guests. There were four separate events: one for the 360 Private Travel team, two at the Bingham Riverside Hotel and one in Gloucestershire with a life coach as the guest speaker.

  • PURE AWARDS 2019

    LOCATION: MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

    Sol y Luna was awarded the winner of the Pure Awards 2019 for Community Engagement for the work of the Sol y Luna Foundation. This category is for a project or initiative that sensitively integrates the local community aligning itself with the values of he inhabitants, protecting the authenticity of their culture, and enriching the experience of the traveller.

    See more the Sol y Luna Foundation here.

  • CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY FUNDRAISER LUNCH

    LOCATION: GAUCHO, PICCADILLY

    Organised by LATA and the LATA Foundation in conjunction with South America Rep on behalf of the Sol y Luna Association, the LATA Captains of Industry fundraiser lunch at Gaucho, Piccadilly raised over £6000. Hosted by LATA Chairman and LATA Foundation trustee, Colin Stewart, the event comprised a 3-course meal, a thought-provoking keynote speech by adventurer and broadcaster Pip Stewart, a raffle and a fantastic auction, conducted by Sotheby’s Henry House.

  • AN AFTERNOON AT GUARDS POLO

    LOCATION: WINDSOR PARK

    Relais & Châteaux Latin America Delegation invited guests to join them for an informal outing to watch the Quarter Final Queen´s Cup in Windsor Park.

  • R&C AFTERNOON TEA

    LOCATION: ANDINA NOTTING HILL

    Joining the owners of 10 Relais & Chateaux properties for an afternoon of training

    whilst enjoying Peruvian delicacies and drinks.

  • AROUND THE WORLD 2019

    LOCATION: MANCHESTER & LONDON

    A morning journeying ‘Around the World’. Meeting and catching up with some of the globe’s leading travel advocates, all together in one place, and learning some interesting tips & techniques along the way too.

  • R&C LATIN AMERICAN MEMBERS IN THE UK

    LOCATION: GREEN ROOM WHATLEY MANOR

    An intimate and exclusive event involving a cookery demonstration and wine tasting at fellow Relais & Chateaux hotel, Whatley Manor. Guests sampled South American dishes along with three matched wines (including two from Cavas Wine Lodge). This was followed by members presenting their properties to the group.

  • PAINT JAM – AWASI & DELFIN

    LOCATION: SECRET VENUE, POP UP STUDIO, HOLBORN

    An original and innovative event at a Pop Up art studio in Shoreditch. Routed in the artistic initiatives that Delfin and Awasi have in common – the painting workshops Awasi is running with Guarani communities in Iguazu; and Delfin’s long-running support of local women in the Upper Amazon where they have guided and facilitated the construction of market places where local families can sell their handicrafts. Guest heard about these ventures from Lissy, owner of Delfin, and Matias, Director General of Awasi, before taking paintbrush to canvas themselves.

  • PERUVIAN AFTERNOON TEA – DELFIN AMAZON CRUISES

    LOCATION: ANDINA NOTTING HILL

    A Peruvian-style afternoon tea at for members of the travel trade attended by owner Martin Morales who gave a small speech finishing with a draw for a signed copy of one of his recipe books. Aldo and Lissy, owners of Delfin Amazon Cruises, did a presentation and gave away a 3-night stay aboard Delfin III. Pisco Sours and Peruvian delicacies were enjoyed by 25 members of the travel trade, from Tour Operators to Travel Agents and a representative from Prom Peru.

  • VIK WINE TASTING

    LOCATION: CHILEAN EMBASSY, LONDON

    A wine tasting at the Chilean Embassy in London for 20 members of the travel trade to enjoy some Vik wine and chat with Julia, Commercial Manager from Vik Retreats. The Chilean Ambassador attended, as well as sales, owners and product managers of key Tour Operators and Travel Agents.

  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE FORUM CLUB

    LOCATION: BREMONT, MAYFAIR, LONDON

    Gabriel was the guest speaker at an event organised by Lightfoot Travel in association with the Forum Club. She was invited to talk about her adventures in Latin America with a focus on sustainable travel.

  • LATIN AMERICA MOVIE NIGHT – RELAIS & CHATEAUX

    LOCATION: THE SOHO HOTEL, LONDON

    Gabriel planned, organised and hosted a Latin America Movie Night at London’s Soho Hotel where 7 short films were shown an audience of 100 people, including members of the travel trade, press, instagram influencers and past guests.

    The inspiration for the event came from the production of a new film for the Latin America Relais & Chateaux delegation (for which Gabriel was the script-writer and co-producer).

    The following Relais & Chateaux hotels participated: Awasi (Chile and Argentina), Sol y Luna (Peru), Hotel B (Peru), Delfin Amazon Cruises (Peru), Casa Palopo (Guatemala), Cavas Wine Lodge (Argentina) and Txai (Brazil).

  • AROUND THE WORLD 2018

    LOCATION: THE BINGHAM HOTEL, RICHMOND

    Around the world is a new joint venture developed in conjunction with a small group of like-minded UK reps (all owners of their companies, Gabriel is the only one representing hotels in Latin America). The concept came from a desire to provide an evening for travel agents who sell worldwide trips and to train them in a different environment – hence starting with mindfulness, before networking, and finishing with a local gin tasting.