Tourism
TourismArgentina rejects UK complaints on maritime security regarding the Falklands
Argentine ambassador Alicia Castro rejected at the International Maritime Organization, IMO, British complaints on maritime security in Argentine waters and navigation obstacles for British and Falklands flagged vessels which access Argentine ports.
UK appeals to EU, WTO and IMO over latest Argentine ‘intimidation’ round on the Falklands
The UK is pursuing actions through the European Union, the World Trade Organization and the International Maritime Organization following the latest intimidation incidents from Argentina against the Falkland Islands and which also involve interfering with the free passage of shipping and free trade.
Argentina heading for its first negative balance in tourism in ten years
For the first time since 2002 Argentina is forecasted to end the tourism year with a negative balance totalling 2.3 billion dollars compared to a positive one of 304 million dollars in 2011, according to consultants Ecolatina.
Planning for when the 2016 airport, St Helena after closer links with Faklands
A top official from St Helena will be visiting the Falkland Islands next month to explore ways that the governments of the two British Overseas Territories can collaborate and looking ahead to when the mid Atlantic volcanic island will have an international airport.
Major group plans cash-tender offer for low cost airline Barcelona-based Vueling
International Airlines Group has reaffirmed that it would keep Vueling as a stand-alone entity within the group if it completes its plan to acquire the outstanding shares in the Barcelona-based low-cost carrier.
Iberia survival plan: slash quarter of jobs, cut 15% network and downsize fleet
Loss-making Iberia on Friday announced plans to axe 4.500 jobs to save Spain's biggest airline from collapse and warned more cuts could follow against the backdrop of economic crisis in the Euro zone country.
Strong controversy at the 2012 World Travel Market in London
World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, became the hub of the world's tourism trade this week in London when more than 100 ministers attended the sixth UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)&Ministers' Summit.
“Crystal Serenity” licensed to operate a casino while in Chilean waters
“Crystal Serenity” became the first cruise vessel licensed to operate and exploit casinos in Chilean waters, reported this week the country’s Casino Games Commission, SCJ. However the ruling also points out that the company authorized to operate the on board casinos must suspend gambling during docking and departure and while sailing inside the three miles.
International tourist arrivals up 4% this year; Americas among the most dynamic
International tourist arrivals grew by 4% between January and August 2012 compared to the same period of 2011 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. The resilience of international tourism in a continuing uncertain economy is further confirmed by the positive data on tourism earnings and expenditure.
Uruguay confirms in Argentina incentives for arriving tourists this summer season
The Uruguayan government confirmed on Monday a raft of measures to attract Argentine tourists and compensate the restrictions in Argentina to purchase foreign currency (dollar-clamp) and the 15% retention fund for credit or debit cards operations outside the country.
