IBOV 208,295.98 ▲ 1.57% IPSA 10,926.50 ▼ 0.42% IPC MEX 69,258.58 ▲ 0.36% MERVAL 3,017,221 — — COLCAP 2,533.22 ▲ 0.47% BVL PERÚ 59,903.86 ▼ 0.06% USD/BRL5.01▼ 0.35% USD/MXN18.48▲ 0.30% USD/CLP974.55▼ 0.68% USD/COP3,173▲ 0.45% USD/PEN3.44▲ 0.34% USD/ARS1,525▼ 0.02% USD/UYU40.13▲ 3.22% USD/PYG5,704▲ 2.30% USD/BOB11.65▲ 2.95% USD/DOP61.21▲ 2.67% USD/CRC448.07▲ 1.61% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 3.18% USD/HNL26.86▲ 3.12% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.82% USD/VES881.19▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 2.46% EUR/BRL5.62▼ 0.46% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 208,295.98 ▲ 1.57% IPSA 10,926.50 ▼ 0.42% IPC MEX 69,258.58 ▲ 0.36% MERVAL 3,017,221 — — COLCAP 2,533.22 ▲ 0.47% BVL PERÚ 59,903.86 ▼ 0.06% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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TAP Air Portugal Shines as Leading Airline to Africa and South America

By · March 11, 2024 · 2 min read

TAP Air Portugal has established itself as a frontrunner in connecting Europe with Africa and South America, securing prestigious accolades for its service.

The airline’s success at the World Travel Awards (WTA) and MICE Awards in Berlin spotlights its significant role in the aviation industry, especially in enhancing connectivity between these regions.

TAP Air Portugal’s seventh consecutive win for best European flight connections to Africa and South America highlights its superior service commitment.

Top European MICE airline, showcasing excellence in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, solidifying industry leadership.

TAP links Porto and Lisbon to key African destinations, with 85 weekly flights to Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and more.

TAP Air Portugal Shines as Leading Airline to Africa and South America
TAP Air Portugal Shines as Leading Airline to Africa and South America.
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Noteworthy dedication to Brazil, with plans to increase weekly flights from 80 to 96 by 2024, strengthening its role.

Additionally, TAP’s operations in South America, like the direct flights to Venezuela, showcase its broadening footprint.

World Travel Awards, dubbed tourism’s Oscars, consistently recognize TAP Air Portugal’s contribution to global tourism.

Year after year, this array of awards underscores TAP’s commitment to connecting continents and enhancing global travel experiences.

TAP Air Portugal’s awards highlight dedication to excellence, making it a top choice for international travelers and the MICE sector.

In short, TAP sets standards for air travel, fostering global connections, and promising growth and innovation in aviation.

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