Tag: Paul Trowell

• Monday, May 14th 2012 - 18:43 UTC

  Falklands recognizes outstanding contributions to the Islands’ tourism development

  

  A gala ball was held on 12th May to highlight the achievements of the tourist industry in the Falkland Islands and to present awards for notable contributions to the development of tourism in the Islands.

• Friday, March 2nd 2012 - 05:22 UTC

  Falklands confused over Ushuaia decision to turn away cruise vessels

  

  The Falkland Islands government and tourist industry admit to being confused and thus unable to comment in any great detail on the recent decision, apparently, by the Argentine provincial Government of Tierra del Fuego, turning away from Ushuaia two British flagged cruise ships earlier this week.

• Wednesday, October 19th 2011 - 01:25 UTC

  Good prospects for Falklands’ tourism arrivals, with cruise visitors up 17%

  

  The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has just completed its latest Falklands Forecast and all indications are showing a positive increase across the board for the 2011-2012 tourism season.

• Monday, August 8th 2011 - 20:14 UTC

  Wildlife remains the biggest attraction for visitors to the Falkland Islands

  

  Wildlife remains the biggest draw for visitors considering a trip to the Falkland Islands according to new results revealed by a poll conducted by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board.

• Friday, July 8th 2011 - 15:25 UTC

  Falkland Islands: 64,000 visitors this year predicts Tourist Board

  

  VISITOR arrivals in 2011 including inbound overnight tourists, cruise passengers and domestic tourists are expected to total almost 64,000, spending £6.85 million, according to the Falkland Islands Tourist Board forecast for the first quarter of 2011.

• Monday, June 13th 2011 - 23:55 UTC

  Falklands’ tourist spend average was up 53% last season, shows official data

  

  Tourist expenditure in the Falkland Islands has enjoyed a record rise – up 53% - according to new data released by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board.

• Thursday, February 24th 2011 - 18:31 UTC

  Falklands welcomes Chilean port fees decision

  

  THE decision by Chile to reduce the costs of port access and docking operations was welcomed by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board today.

• Thursday, February 3rd 2011 - 19:12 UTC

  Falklands receives 6.000 cruise visitors in one day; 90% satisfaction rate

  

  FALKLAND Islands Tourist Board statistics showed a 90% satisfaction rate yesterday on the busiest day ever in Stanley’s cruise ship visitor history.

• Friday, July 2nd 2010 - 15:14 UTC

  Falklands prepares for the coming 2010/11 cruise season

  

  The Falkland Islands Tourist Board has had the first indication from cruise companies on potential numbers of cruise ships to visit Stanley in 2010/11.