Tourism

Friday, July 19th 2024 - 21:24 UTC
Computer glitch paralyzes key services globally

A Microsoft computer system crashed worldwide Friday as the so-called “blue screen of death” appeared on many users after the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike used a faulty software update hitting servers and cloud storage services causing severe losses and distress.
Thursday, July 18th 2024 - 10:08 UTC
Falklands excels at LATA as key wildlife destination to visit

Falkland Islands Holidays, FIH, the longest tourist operator in the Islands attended the 2024 Latin American Travel Association Expo in Europe, an event that brings together key suppliers from the Latin America region along with top influential Buyers from the UK.
Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 09:23 UTC
South Georgia, Poseidon Expeditions promotes travel and conservation

A resourceful initiative to help fund vital wildlife and cultural conservation on the island of South Georgia has been agree between Dundee base charity South Georgia Heritage Trust and Poseidon Expeditions, according to Travel Daily News.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 12:34 UTC
Argentina's Labor Ministry halts pilots strike

Argentina's Labor Ministry issued a so-called mandatory conciliation injunction, thus thwarting the strike announced for Friday by the APLA pilots guild.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 21:32 UTC
Paraguay making across-the-border shopping easier

Paraguayan authorities enacted a mechanism whereby foreign shoppers, particularly those living in Argentine across-the-border twin cities, would benefit from tax deductions and other advantages, it was announced this week.
Monday, July 8th 2024 - 10:38 UTC
Chilean budget carrier interested in domestic flights within Argentina

Chilean budget carrier SKY has expressed its interest in operating domestic routes within Argentina given President Javier Milei's shift to “open skies” policies, as recent agreements with Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Canada and Panama would corroborate.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 19:48 UTC
Hurricane Beryl marks early season beginning

After reaching category 5 in the Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl was not feared to reach Colombia's Caribbean shores but would nevertheless significantly affect navigation in the area. Strong winds hit Jamaica late Monday, sweeping away power lines and flooding the streets of other islands such as Grenada, it was also reported.
Thursday, June 27th 2024 - 22:45 UTC
Visitor Related Fee Increases For South Georgia South Sandwich Islands

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, has published the fees and charges for the 24/25 austral summer season, which will take effect from July first 2024.
Thursday, June 27th 2024 - 20:33 UTC
Antarctic parties working on a framework for stringent regulations governing tourism

At the end of May and under the auspices of India, the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP-26) met at Kochi, Kerala with the participation of 404 delegates, of which 328 in person and 76 virtually.
Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - 06:18 UTC
IAATO measures and short term priorities for the coming 2024/25 Antarctica season

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced a series of enhanced responsible tourism measures and short-term priorities as its members prepare for the 2024-25 season in Antarctica. According to a press release, these actions were agreed upon during the association’s annual meeting in Annapolis, United States, in late April.