Tourism

Friday, February 22nd 2019 - 19:45 UTC
MSC Orchestra collides with MSC Poesia at Buenos Aires Port

Two MSC cruise ships collided at the Port of Buenos Aires. One of the ships somehow lost control and hit another causing some damage. It was all caught on video.
Monday, February 18th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Princess Cruises expands her fleet

In an industry-first, events took place at Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, to mark the construction progress for each of the 3,660-guest Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess and a sixth Royal-class ship yet to be named. For Sky Princess, which will launch in October this year, a Madrina ceremony was held.
Friday, February 15th 2019 - 10:43 UTC
Yellow fever warning for travelers to Brazil

A recent disease outbreak news from the World Health Organization highlights that in Brazil it is currently the seasonal period for yellow fever and that further transmission of the disease is expected in the coming months based on seasonal patterns.
Thursday, February 7th 2019 - 10:08 UTC
Falklands' air service latest incorporation delayed waiting for airworthiness documentation

In January, a newly leased aircraft from Britten-Norman arrived in the Falkland Islands to provide an additional resource to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service during the height of the summer season. The plan was to carry out a 100 hours inspection and to fit flotation tyres before the aircraft – registration G-BCEN – would begin to carry passengers.
Wednesday, February 6th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Falklands approves funding for a new aircraft to meet local demand

The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has received funding approval from the Executive Council and the Standing Finance Committee for a new aircraft to replace Islander VP-FBM which incurred substantial structural damage while landing at Beaver Island in June.
Wednesday, February 6th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
LGBT tourism in friendly Argentina on the rise and down in Brazil

Argentina and Brazil had always been competing. This is not only true for soccer, but also for tourism. Anti-LGBT policies in the making in Brazil may contribute to an even bigger growth for tourism from this sector for Argentina.
Tuesday, February 5th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Falklands Sao Paulo air link to become operational next October to coincide with tourist season

Argentina and the UK have agreed that the second commercial air link between the Falkland Islands and South America, with a stopover at Cordoba, Argentina, will begin operational next October in coincidence with the South Atlantic summer tourist season, according to Martin Dinatale, an Argentine journalist who specializes in diplomatic affairs.
Tuesday, February 5th 2019 - 06:31 UTC
China celebrates on Tuesday 5 February, Lunar New Year, identified as the Year of the Pig

Chinese New Year or 'Spring Festival' is China's most important festival and holiday time. Chinese New Year 2019 falls on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, beginning a year of the Pig. China's public holiday will be February 4–10, 2019.
Tuesday, February 5th 2019 - 06:15 UTC
Impact of a “no deal Brexit” for the tourism industry and jobs in UK

Over 300,000 jobs could be at risk in the Travel & Tourism sector in the United Kingdom and almost 400,000 in Europe if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March, according to a new analysis from the World Travel & Tourism Council released on Monday. A “No Deal” Brexit would have a damaging impact on one of the UK’s most important economic sectors.
Monday, January 28th 2019 - 09:32 UTC
“One of the best cruise seasons' for Ushuaia”, boasts governor Bertone

“This is one of the best cruise seasons we've had in years”, said Tierra del Fuego governor Rosana Bertone underlining that tourism is an industry which creates jobs and helps the province's economy. Ms Bertone made the statement during a visit to the port of Ushuaia where she attended the departure of the “Celebrity Eclipse” and welcomed the French flagged “Le Soleil”