Following on from the success of the LATA Foundation auction at last year’s Expo – this year we will be doing another auction with even more fabulous prizes. All funds raised will go directly to the impactful projects we support. Thank you kindly to all those that have donated so generously to the auction, we couldn’t have asked for more support.
Below is a list of the prizes – complete with T&Cs. For further details on any of the prizes, please contact rachel@latafoundation.org. To bid on any prizes ahead of time, please contact Rachel.
- A seven-night Belize & Guatemala holiday courtesy of Coppola Hideaways & Viaventure DMC – Worth USD$5000 – A 3-property combination with two nights at La Lancha on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, two nights at Blancaneaux in the Mountain Pine Ridge in Belize and three nights at Turtle Inn in Placencia in Belize. For two people, plus all transfers between lodges and arrival/departure transfers either from Belize City or Flores airport.
T&Cs – Valid until end of Jun 2026. Subject to availability and blackout dates (Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026, All of Mar and Apr 2026)
- A pair of return economy tickets from Air Europa to any long-haul destination in Latin America. Government/airport taxes apply.
T&Cs – Valid between 4th June 2025 and travel to be completed by 4th June 2026 (except on blackout periods, as per voucher).
3. Sanderson Phillips – An offer of a Crisis Management Plan consultancy session – Worth up to GBP£995. Either a review of an existing plan or helping a travel business create a new one.
4. A five-night stay at Estancia Los Potreros in Argentina – Worth USD$6450. Based on two sharing plus an iconic Los Potreros red boina.
T&Cs – must be used within one year of LATA Expo.
5. Bradt Guides – One of the first printed copy of Bradt’s landmark centenary edition of South American Handbook (world’s longest-running guidebook), complete with a certificate of authenticity – it won’t even be hitting shops until late June! Plus, a copy of Bradt Traveller’s Cookbook South America and a signed copy of Hilary Bradt’s memoir Taking the Risk.
6. 15-night Peru holiday courtesy of Aqua Expeditions, Explora, Mountain Lodges of Peru and Lima Tours. Worth US$24,000 – This amazing trip includes one night in Lima with a city tour, 4 nights on a full board package at Explora Sacred Valley, seven nights Mountain Lodges of Peru Salkantay Trek and three nights aboard Aqua Expedition’s Aria Amazon cruise plus transfers (flights not included). Transfers in and around Sacred Valley and Cusco included thanks to Lima Tours. Based on two people travelling.
T&Cs – No flights included. Mountain Lodges of Peru – For two travelers in a double room, valid for 12 months from LATA Expo, subject to availability. Aria Amazon – Valid for all journeys, subject to availability, from April 2025 to March 2026, except for departures that fall within the peak period of December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026. The certificate must be redeemed in 2025 for a 2025/2026 departure date, sailing no later than March 31, 2026. Redeemer may pay the additional cost to extend a longer voyage, upgrade to the Aqua Nera, or add additional guests. Standard terms and conditions apply for any additional bookings or upgrades to the value of the certificate. Air tickets, guide and crew gratuities, boutique purchases, and alcoholic beverages are not included. No date changes or cancellations are permitted; in which case the certificate will be no longer valid. Explora – for 2 people sharing, subject to availability and excluding holidays. Based on a standard room, with full programme but not including Machu Picchu day trip.
7. Unseen Tours of London – Whilst in town take your buyer or supplier on a tour of London! Discover a new side to London with a walking tour for up to six people curated and led by people affected by homelessness.
T&Cs – This is for a private tour for up to six people – guide availability dependent. Or can be redeemed on a group tour. Dates / times as follows: Thursday 5th June – 1pm in Canary Wharf and 2pm in London Bridge, Saturday 7th June – 11am Brixton, 12pm Westminster, 2pm Brixton, Sunday 8th June – 11am Brixton, 11am Canary Wharf, 2pm Brixton, 2pm Canning Town, 2pm London Bridge and 2pm Westminster. All tours are 2 hours and except Canary Wharf which is 1.5 hours.
Tour vouchers valid for 1 year – but the idea is for buyer and exhibitor to come together to share the experience whilst all in the London!
8. Natural Black Alpaca Shawl and Pacomarca project coffee table book – Worth USD$370 courtesy of Amazonas Explorer DMC. The shawl is from Kuna, a lovely luxury brand, part of Grupo Inca. The scarf showcases Peru’s rich textile heritage and reflects the sustainable values of the Alpaca fibre and Pacomarca Scientific Station in particular, an initiative dedicated to improving alpaca genetics and promoting the ethical treatment of animals and herding communities.
9. Full page advert in JRNY Travel Magazine – worth £2,500
If you can’t be at LATA Expo in person to bid, you can make an advance bid by clicking HERE
Raffle Prizes
Explore Patagonia onboard a Stella or Ventus Australis cruise – Worth USD$2000+ per person. For two people on a four-night cruise in a category AA cabin.
T&Cs – Must be used November-December 2025 or January – February 2026 and subject to availability.
Four nights in Ecuador for two people with excursions and transfers thanks to Art Hotels Ecuador – worth £2,000
T&Cs – prize cannot be redeemed in December and January and is valid until September 2026. Prize includes two nights with breakfast at Hotel Mama Cuchara in Quito and two nights with breakfast at Hotel Otavalo with transfers and two micro-entrepreneurs’ tours
Falklands Hamper of goodies – courtesy of Falkland Island Holidays. Includes three bottles of real ale from the world’s most remote microbrewery and a bottle of Darwin’s Botanicals Gin by the Falkland Islands Distillers in Stanley.
De Nada’s Empanadas – A wine and empanada tasting for four people, to include 3-4 empanadas each, chimichurri and 2 bottles of wine, to take place at De Nada’s Notting Hill branch. De Nadas is London’s first empanadería that specialises in Argentinian hand-shaped empanadas.
T&Cs – Book with at least 72 hours’ notice (chosen date isn’t guaranteed depending on any events taking place on that day).