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Montevideo, June 19th 2026 - 21:18 UTC

Tag: Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB)

  • Thursday, May 21st 2026 - 18:11 UTC

    Falklands reaffirms close relationship with IAATO; Marketplace Expo in USA

    D. Joshua and Pamé D’Avino from Sulivans Shipping Services, Louise Ellis and Jane Clarke from FIDC, Richard Morrison and Rachael Crowie from Penguin Travel, and Steph Middleton from the FITB<br />

    Reaffirming the close relationship and collaboration members from the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) team led a coalition of Falkland Islands businesses for the inaugural Marketplace Expo during the International Association for Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Annual meeting, which was held in late April, in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.

  • Monday, August 11th 2025 - 08:49 UTC

    Falklands: Measures to minimize disturbance of penguin colonies

    As cruise season approaches, FIG’s Environment Department and the Tourist Board set guidelines for operators to ensure a positive experience for visitors and penguins

    With the next cruise ship season approaching, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Environment Department has been working in partnership with the Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) to update the set of guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.

  • Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 08:23 UTC

    Falklands expects a season with some 73.000 cruise visitors

    “The large cruise vessels are only starting to call in the Islands, so it is very early in the course of the season to be more exact,” Stephanie Middleton said (Pic R. Goodwind)

    The number of visitor numbers during this summer season in the Falkland Islands will not surpass last year’s, some 73.000 cruise passengers, pointed out Stephanie Middleton from the Falklands Tourist Board.

  • Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 - 07:13 UTC

    Falklands Tourist Board and cruise lines working on solutions for clash days

    A busy day at the Stanley Jetty Visitor Centre, great for the economy but not necessarily for Islanders normal life

    The issue of the controversial clash days during the cruise summer season was also addressed by ExCo in its end of September meeting. It was noted that the Falkland Island Tourist Board (FITB) is currently taking cruise ship bookings out to the 2026/27 season and intends to continue monitoring future clash days during the 2024/25 season.

  • Tuesday, October 1st 2024 - 23:56 UTC

    Falklands: Strong turnout for World Tourism Day celebrations

    FITB expressed gratitude for the community’s continued support and participation (Pic FIDC)

    The Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) celebrated a successful World Tourism Day event, with a strong turnout from both businesses and the community. Eight local tourism businesses participated, and for the first time, the event also featured arts and crafts, showcasing four different types of crafts. This addition reflects the growing involvement of local suppliers, with 73 now represented at the Jetty Visitor Centre.

  • Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:26 UTC

    UN Secretary General, Tourism and Peace bring people together

    “Tourism and Peace”, the theme for World Tourism Day 2024.

    On September 27 World Tourism Day, Anotnio Guterres United Nations Secretary General released the following message, “Tourism brings people together. ”On this World Tourism Day, we reflect on the profound connection between tourism and peace”.

  • Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 07:59 UTC

    Falklands Tourist Board preparing for this summer's season

    The Jetty Visitor Centre with its Information Office is situated on the corner of Ross Road and Philomel Street and is a first-stop for anyone visiting the Islands

    With the incoming cruise season round the corner the Falkland Islands Tourist Board is actively preparing for what is expected to be a very busy summer. With that in mind the Falklands Tourist Board is inviting any individuals and or businesses involved within the tourism industry to attend a pre-season meeting scheduled for this Wednesday at the Jetty Visitors Center, beginning at 17:00 hours.

  • Monday, September 9th 2024 - 10:14 UTC

    Falklands support for tourism sector affected by pathogenic avian influenza

    Given the importance of the tourist sector, the Falklands Government, where possible, will compensate for losses associated with HPAI-related restrictions

    Following the approval at ExCo on Tuesday 27 August 2024, the Falkland Islands Government are pleased to announce the continuation of the support scheme designed specifically to mitigate the effects of site closures associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, on tourism businesses, operators and employees until 2 April 2025.

  • Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 05:29 UTC

    Falklands: “Three strikes and out of the game”, for tourist operators who don't comply with guidelines

    Strict and clear guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.

    The cruise ship season is approaching, and the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department and the Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) have been working together to create and implement a set of strict and clear guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.

  • Friday, June 21st 2024 - 10:21 UTC

    Falklands looks into organizing the peak inflow of visitors next cruise season

    FITB had undertaken a series of discussions with businesses and individuals from the different tourism sectors to better understand the impact of ‘clash days’ in the Falklands

    The Falkland Islands Tourist Board Executive Director Steph Middleton outlined the Tourist Board’s attendance at Seatrade Global in Miami, WTM Latin America in Sao Paulo and IAATO in Maryland this year at the recent Board meeting.

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