Tourism

Thursday, May 10th 2018 - 18:34 UTC
IAATO’s Responsible Tourism Conference votes new and revised guidelines

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has concluded its 27th annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, USA having agreed to strengthen its mission of promoting the practice of safe, environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic.
Tuesday, May 8th 2018 - 07:07 UTC
“Carnival Dream” Deck 9 flooded when pipe bursts; in six hours all was back to normal

“Carnival Dream” has embarked on its next cruise from New Orleans as scheduled following last week’s water line break that caused extensive flooding on Deck 9, according to Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson.
Monday, May 7th 2018 - 08:15 UTC
Forum on gastronomy tourism organized by UNWTO, Thailand and the Basque Culinary Center

Following the success of the previous editions, the Government of Thailand and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, are organizing the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, to take place from 30 May to 1 June 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tuesday, May 1st 2018 - 10:20 UTC
IAATO reports Antarctica visitors increased 17% in the 2017/18 season over previous year

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) reported its visitor numbers for the 2017-2018 Antarctic season at the start of its annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. IAATO has been monitoring, analyzing and reporting trends since 1991 as part of its commitment to ‘leave only footprints’ through the effective self-management of its activities.
Saturday, April 28th 2018 - 06:59 UTC
St Helena airport shrugs off ‘world’s most useless’ tag

Andreas Spaeth (*) The airport on the remote British Overseas Territory island St Helena, once dismissed as the “world’s most useless airport” by British media, is proving to be a reliable asset.
Friday, April 27th 2018 - 08:56 UTC
Falklands' new tourism association will attend IAATO conference in Rhode Island

The Falklands Tourism Association, a newly created organization, will be present at the coming conference of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, IAATO, scheduled to be held from 1-3 May in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
Thursday, April 26th 2018 - 08:26 UTC
“World Penguin Day”: funny on land and graceful and rapid in the sea

April 25th is “World Penguin Day”, undoubtedly the world’s most popular bird – think of Happy Feet, March of the Penguins, Pingu just to name a few uses in popular culture. These charismatic flightless birds are funny to watch on land but are graceful and rapid in water. They occur only in the seas of the Southern hemisphere; there are seventeen species of penguin ranging from the Galapagos to Antarctica.
Sunday, April 22nd 2018 - 13:08 UTC
FAAlling standards: Is air travel still safe?

Within one week, 60 Minutes broadcasted an exposé on Allegiant Air’s poor safety record – and Southwest Airlines blew an engine at 30,000 feet. Throw in years of Boeing 787 engine troubles- which have affected Norwegian Airlines, Air India and others – and a lot of questions are raised:
Friday, April 20th 2018 - 13:45 UTC
Falklands celebrates the growing success of the tourism industry

Government House was a welcoming venue on Tuesday night for the presentation of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board’s annual awards. In addition to the hopeful contenders from across the industry there were most of the 28 newly qualified tour guides waiting to receive certificates.
Thursday, April 19th 2018 - 10:07 UTC
President Macri recognized as first World Leader for Travel & Tourism

President Mauricio Macri of Argentina was recognized by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) at its first World Leader for Travel & Tourism. The recognition was announced at the opening ceremony of the 2018 WTTC Global Summit which is taking place on 18 and 19 April in Buenos Aires, Argentina.