Tourism
TourismThree months summer season attracts 23 million tourists
With the summer season almost over Argentina had a record year in the number of tourists and money spent according to the Tourism Secretary in Buenos Aires.
London and Paris among the top four most expensive cities
Four European cities are the most expensive in the world claims a survey from the Economist Intelligence Unit's worldwide cost of living survey. Latinamerica on the other hand has the cheapest average cost of living.
Foreign tourism in Chile increased 9% in summer months
Over 640,000 foreign tourists visited Chile this summer contributing more than 345 million US dollars to the economy, reported Chile's state tourism office — SERNATUR- last week.
BA and Virgin knock open sky deal
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have criticised a new “open skies” deal between the European Union and US that aims to open up their airline markets.
Iberia Madrid-Gibraltar flights register 50% occupancy
Passenger occupation levels of the new Iberia Madrid-Gibraltar flight stands at approximately 50%, according to official figures released by the Spanish airline at the weekend and reported in the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Former Chilean president burgled in Punta del Este
Thieves broke into the house where former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos was vacationing in the exclusive Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este approximately two weeks ago, reported Friday the Montevideo press.
LAN becomes majority holder of Argentine affiliate
Chile's flag carrier LAN airlines increased the share of its Argentine affiliate to 70%, following 2006 reforms to the Argentine Aeronautical code authorizing foreigners to have a majority stake in commercial airlines, reports the Buenos Aires press.
Disney Cruse Line has plans for two 122.000 tons vessels
Media conglomerate Walt Disney Co. said Thursday that it plans to expand its cruise business with the addition of two new ocean liners to meet demand for its family cruise vacations.
Venezuelan cheap fuel for 250.000 London bus users
London's Mayor Ken Livingstone signed an oil deal with Venezuela providing cheap fuel for London's buses and giving cut price travel for those on benefits, reports the BBC.
Morales: “My job is to take care of the poor”
Bolivian President Evo Morales vowed to continue what he called his ''peaceful, democratic revolution'' and insisted that his job “is to take care of the poor”.
