Tag: Punta Arenas

Friday, May 17th 2013 - 00:19 UTC
IAATO Search and Rescue workshop in Punta Arenas underlines importance of good communications

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Chilean Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) provided on Thursday details on a joint Search and Rescue Workshop conducted last month in Punta Arenas, Chile.
Wednesday, May 8th 2013 - 21:52 UTC
IATTO expects Antarctic tourism to grow 3% next 2013/14 season

A new five-year Strategic Plan, an expanded Membership and committee structure, and a new yacht dockside observer program were among the items adopted at the 24th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), held April 22-24 in Punta Arenas, Chile.
Saturday, May 4th 2013 - 09:54 UTC
Malvinas’ radicals protest and pledge to end Lan Chile air link with the Falklands

The Argentine radical group ‘Resistencia Malvinas’ protested on Thursday midday before the Lan Chile offices in downtown Buenos Aires to demand the end of the weekly air link between Punta Arenas and the Falkland Islands. The group led by Toni Lopez and with drums banging displayed banners, distributed pamphlets and burnt Union Jacks.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 03:16 UTC
Falklands’ delegation to IAATO round in Chile satisfied with contacts and praise for organizers

The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, IAATO, with over a hundred member organizations held in April its latest annual meeting in Punta Arenas, Chile with a numerous delegation from the Falkland Islands attending given the growing economic significance of the cruise industry and Antarctica tours.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 - 22:59 UTC
Chilean navy tugboat checking Antarctica area where Chinese factory ship went down

A tugboat from the Chilean Navy equipped for environmental emergencies is trying to determine the position where the remains of the Chinese factory ship Kai Xin went down in Antarctica last week after catching fire and left adrift by the 97 member crew rescued by a Norwegian vessel and a reefer.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 - 09:09 UTC
Chile considers IAATO meeting a great success; many operators looking to work from Magallanes

The Chilean government efforts to develop Puerto Williams in the extreme south of the country as an austral tourism centre and gateway to Antarctica received an ‘excellent’ feedback from the recent IAATO annual meeting held in Punta Arenas.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 - 07:22 UTC
Argentine and Chilean ports publish book to promote cruise visits to Patagonia

Five Argentine and Chilean Patagonia ports have teamed up to promote their tourism attractions and potential for the cruise industry by launching a hardcover limited edition book (1.000), in English and Spanish, with digital support under the heading of “Patagonia, cruises destination”.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 - 07:18 UTC
Antarctica received an estimated 35.000 visitors this 2012/13 season, says IAATO

An estimated 35.000 visitors enjoyed the pristine landscape of Antarctica during this last 2012/13 season, which represents a 32% increase over the previous period, according to IAATO, (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) and is responsible for 90% or these tours.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013 - 06:44 UTC
Antarctica and Punta Arenas historic links underlined in Chilean tourist guide

A complete Antarctica tourist guide, in English and Spanish was launched by the Chilean Antarctic Institute to promote the polar identity and heritage of over fifty sites in the Punta Arenas area, extreme south of Chile and the Magellan strait.
Monday, April 22nd 2013 - 08:54 UTC
Antarctica tour operators hold four-day annual meeting in Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile will be hosting until next Thursday the four-day annual meeting of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO which has a confirmed attendance of over a hundred representatives from the industry.