Falklands’ Land-Based Tourism Down 10% in 2009/2010 with 16% Britons Less

Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 18:19 UTC

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Falkland Islands land-based receptive tourist operators estimate that this season there was a 10% contraction in in-bound numbers compared with 2008/09. However bookings for 2010/2011 are back at good season levels, according to a report in the latest edition of the Islands weekly Penguin News. Read full article

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Rhaurie-Craughwell
All silent on the western front? Intriguing, it seems when Mercopress deals with everyday life of the islands the Malvinist thugs are distinctly absent.

Could it just be their arguments are so incredibly weak when the Falklanders are directly factored into the equation.

Doubtless Agent Parrot might construct an opinion or two to back this statement up.
May 06th, 2010 - 09:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Christopher UK
Well Rhaurie, perhaps it is difficult for them as, when they see just how British the Falklands are, and how they in no way look Argentine, they have the wind taken out of their sails.
May 07th, 2010 - 08:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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