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Montevideo, July 5th 2026 - 11:20 UTC

Tourism

  • 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.

  • Monday, June 17th 2019 - 09:15 UTC

    Brazil scraps visas for tourists from US, Canada, Japan and Australia

    Travelers with a valid passport will be able to explore Brazil for up to 90 days, with the possibility of extending their stay to up to 180 days

    Effective June 17, tourists from the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia will no longer need a visa to visit Brazil. Travellers with a valid passport will be able to explore Brazil for up to 90 days, with the possibility of extending their stay to up to 180 days (though expect a visit to the Federal Police to get the extension approved).

  • Thursday, June 13th 2019 - 09:03 UTC

    Furious Venetians march against large cruise ships, “sea monsters”

    An estimated 5.000 people took to the docks near Venice’s famous San Marco square to protest “bison of the sea” dominating the lagoon city

    Thousands of furious Venetians have marched in protest against large ships dubbed “sea monsters” clogging the city’s narrow waterways and destroying the lives of locals. An estimated 5.000 people took to the docks near Venice’s famous San Marco square to protest “bison of the sea” dominating the lagoon city that is a UNESCO world heritage site.

  • Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 09:12 UTC

    Antarctica tour operates announces new restrictions on commercial drone use by visitors

    Drone flights come with risks, from lower temperatures making battery life difficult to gauge, to how these devices may be inadvertently affecting wildlife behavior.

    The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators has announced robust new restrictions on commercial drone use in Antarctica. The constraints, voted in at IAATO’s annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa (April 30 – May 3), mean those using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for commercial purposes on IAATO vessels will have new restrictions limiting piloting opportunities.

  • Saturday, June 8th 2019 - 07:38 UTC

    NASA goes into space tourism: US$ 58m for a round trip and US$ 35.000 a night

    “NASA is opening the International Space Station to commercial opportunities and marketing these opportunities as we've never done before,” NASA announced

    NASA said on Friday it will open up the International Space Station to business ventures including space tourism as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab. Price tag? Tens of millions of dollars for a round trip ticket and US$35,000 a night.