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Montevideo, March 22nd 2026 - 04:24 UTC

Tourism

  • Friday, July 12th 2019 - 02:37 UTC

    Falklands tourism industry broke several records

    “It is a great achievement to build on the growth achieved in 2017 when the 35th Anniversary was marked and there was a spike in arrivals,” Stephanie Middleton said

    The Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) has released its annual tourism statistics for 2018, which shows the tourism industry broke several records all in one year.

  • Thursday, July 11th 2019 - 20:16 UTC

    Falkland Islands: Brazil flight indicative fares “extremely competitive”

    Last Friday the Falkland Islands Government announced, “an agreement has been finalised with LATAM Airlines Brazil to introduce a second international commercial air link

    “Extremely competitive” is how MLA Barry Elsby, speaking to Penguin News this week, described indicative fares for the new flight to Sao Paulo from the Falklands, beginning November 6.

  • Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 08:59 UTC

    Another serious cruise incident rattles Venice and questions large vessels' traffic in canals too close to the city

    The 12-deck Costa Deliziosa, nearly 300 meters long was being towed out in stormy conditions when the incident happened.

    A giant cruise ship very narrowly missed a yacht while being towed out of Venice late Sunday, just a month after a collision there renewed the controversy over the giant vessels. The 12-deck Costa Deliziosa, which is nearly 300 meters long and carries more than 3,800 passengers and crew, was being towed out in stormy conditions when the near-miss happened.

  • Saturday, July 6th 2019 - 09:49 UTC

    Falkland Islands and Brazil: Agreement reached for historic commercial flight

    An agreement has been finalised with LATAM Airlines Brazil to introduce a second international commercial air link to the Falkland Islands with a weekly service from São Paulo/Guarulhos (with a monthly stop in Cordoba, Argentina), complementing the existing weekly flight to Santiago, Chile.

  • Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 15:39 UTC

    MSC cruises celebrated its 20th cruiser and two new ships in 2019

    The achievement is a testament to MSC Cruises’ expansion since its establishment only in 2003, quickly becoming a global player in the industry

    MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line — celebrated this past weekend a key global milestone in the company’s history, welcoming its 20 millionth cruiser on board the Miami-based MSC Seaside.

  • Monday, July 1st 2019 - 18:40 UTC

    New Acting Executive Director for IAATO

    Terry said: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to help shape the future of an organization I have come to love, and excited to get on with the work of meeting the challenges we face.”

    The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) confirmed the appointment of Dr. Terry Shaller as Acting Executive Director of IAATO. Mark van der Hulst, Chair of IAATO’s Executive Committee, said, “Terry will lead the Secretariat and work with the Executive Committee to further IAATO’s mission to advocate and promote safe, environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica.

  • Friday, June 21st 2019 - 10:34 UTC

    Falkland Islands Holidays attends Experience Latin America organized by LATA

    “ELA is invaluable in enabling us to meet new operators as well as developing relationships with existing suppliers,” said Ms Williams.

    Margaret Williams of Falkland Islands Holidays recently attended Experience Latin America; an exclusive by invitation only travel trade event, held for the first time in Stamford Bridge, London.

  • Thursday, June 20th 2019 - 16:08 UTC

    US exploring possibility of rejoining UN World Tourism Organization

    Emma Doyle, White House Principal Deputy Chief of Staff, led the US delegation at the 110th session of the executive council of the global body WTO in Baku

    The US is exploring the possibility of rejoining the UN tourism body to create jobs for Americans and help promote tourist destinations in the country, the State Department said. The US made its intention to be back in the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Monday during at the agency's executive council meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan reported the Spanish government news agency Efe.

  • Thursday, June 20th 2019 - 09:45 UTC

    Falklands' visitors, “highly satisfied” according to TripAdvisor

    The highest levels of satisfaction are for tours

    Highly satisfied is how visitors to the Falkland Islands feel according to the Falkland Islands Tourist Board’s (FITB) annual assessment of TripAdvisor ratings. Executive Director of FITB Stephanie Middleton told Penguin News that there were over 4,300 ratings of accommodation, attractions, pubs, restaurants and tours in the Falklands on TripAdvisor, with 800 of those posted over the last 12 months.

  • Thursday, June 20th 2019 - 09:42 UTC

    IAATO welcomes ten new members to its responsible Antarctica tourism fold

    The newest affiliates bring IAATO’s membership to 116; comprising 48 operators, five provisional operators, and 63 associate members

    The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has welcomed ten new members into the responsible tourism fold. Members welcomed Provisional Operators Cookson Adventures and Princess Cruises into the Association, while granting provisional operator Albatros Expeditions full Operator status and welcoming Across Latin America – China, Caissa Tourism Group – China, Damen Shipyards, Lamei Tours China, Mystic Cruises, Pelorus and Pro Fuels as Associate Members, at its annual meeting, held in Cape Town, South Africa.