Tag: FITB

Friday, April 20th 2018 - 13:45 UTC
Falklands celebrates the growing success of the tourism industry

Government House was a welcoming venue on Tuesday night for the presentation of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board’s annual awards. In addition to the hopeful contenders from across the industry there were most of the 28 newly qualified tour guides waiting to receive certificates.
Friday, March 31st 2017 - 07:59 UTC
Falklands Tourist Board launches new website

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) launched its new website earlier this week. Acting CEO of FITB Stephanie Middleton said: ”We are delighted to finally launch this site. It is driven by a detailed database of accommodation, restaurants, shops, attractions and events, which allows us to make changes and keep it fresh on a regular basis.
Friday, February 17th 2017 - 19:31 UTC
Falkland Islands won the Best Destination Award in the Wave Awards in London

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board are pleased to announce that the Falkland Islands won the best destination award in the Wave Awards in London; finalists in this category included Abu Dhabi, Akureyri, Dublin, Palma, Santa Cruz and Seattle.
Friday, November 4th 2016 - 09:40 UTC
Tony Mason named as Chief Executive Officer for LATA (The Latin America Travel Association)

Tony Mason, Former Chief Executive Officer of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Latin America Travel Association.
Friday, October 21st 2016 - 18:00 UTC
Falklands aims to double the number of nights spent by land-bases tourists by 2023

Falkland Islands Tourist Board Interim CEO, Steph Middleton gave a short presentation on the growth of visitor numbers in recent years at this week’s public meeting. She said there were 1,461 land-based tourists last year, spending about £2m or £120 per person per night - the best year since 2007-8.
Friday, October 14th 2016 - 17:31 UTC
Falklands Tourist Board contracts world-class digital platform

New Mind | tellUs has been selected by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board to supply a world-class digital platform which will contribute to the development of a well established and thriving tourism destination.
Saturday, August 27th 2016 - 04:40 UTC
Falkland Islander voted as Chair of Cruise New Zealand, leading voice of the country's sector

Falkland Islander Debbie Summers was this week voted in as Chair of Cruise New Zealand, the leading voice for the country’s cruise sector. Currently Executive Director of ID New Zealand Destination Management, Debbie left the Falklands nine years ago having progressed the Islands’ cruise ship industry as Tourism Manager for Sulivan Shipping Ltd.
Wednesday, October 14th 2015 - 10:25 UTC
Falkland Islands: ”Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature”

Breaking news from the Falkland Islands Tourist Board office in London. Tony Mason, Director of International communications has announced the Falkland Islands has WON the award for the second year in a row for “Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature” in the Selling Travel Magazines, “Agents Choice Awards.”
Saturday, April 11th 2015 - 07:16 UTC
Falklands Tourist Board presented the 2015 Tourism Awards, and the winners are...

Tony Mason, Chief Executive Officer of the Falkland Islands Tourist and H.E. The Governor of the Falkland Islands, Mr. Colin Roberts, presented the 2015 tourism awards on 1st April 2015. It was also a successful finale for CEO Mason who now has an even more ambitious task with the Falkland Islands Tourist Board in the United Kingdom.
Thursday, March 26th 2015 - 14:41 UTC
Falklands' main import trading partner is the UK with 87% of all goods

The United Kingdom is the main import trading partner of the Falkland Islands with 87% of all imported goods coming from the UK in 2012 (Customs and Immigration 2013) with the rest imported mostly from Chile and Uruguay, according to the latest report on the Falklands' “State of the Economy”.