Tourism

Tuesday, August 8th 2017 - 15:02 UTC
Italy and France clash on control of Europe's cruise shipbuilding industry

France said it was ready to seek other buyers for its biggest shipyard should Italy refuse a 50-50 ownership split, before both countries pledged to find a solution next month. French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire, told the Corriere della Sera daily that a deal with Fincantieri might not be thrashed out.
Friday, July 28th 2017 - 12:19 UTC
Air France-KLM buys 31% of Virgin Airlines; Delta retains 49%

Air France-KLM is buying almost a third of Virgin Atlantic, leaving Sir Richard Branson's parent company, Virgin Group, with a minority stake in the airline he founded. Air France-KLM is taking a 31% stake, worth £220m, in Virgin Atlantic as part of a four-way joint-venture with US partner Delta.
Friday, July 28th 2017 - 06:17 UTC
Falklands' winds and flight delays could reduce attractiveness of additional services

Too many documented delays to flights might reduce the attractiveness of the Falklands in terms of an airline considering providing an additional service to the Islands, acknowledged Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gavin Short this week.
Wednesday, July 26th 2017 - 09:07 UTC
Falklands' Tourist Board focuses on digital marketing strategy

The current focus of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board's digital marketing strategy is social media marketing using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, confirmed Executive Director Stephanie Middleton. The Board has turned to the popular sites in order to raise awareness of the Falklands and in turn increase the number of visitors in the new website.
Tuesday, July 25th 2017 - 06:53 UTC
2018 promises to be an exciting year for new cruise ships

With cruise lines having a record number of cruise ships on order, the cruise industry is growing like never before. 2018 promises to be an exciting year for new ships coming out, and here are the best new cruise ships arriving next year.
Monday, July 24th 2017 - 18:20 UTC
Refuelling Hub for South Atlantic Airbridge confirmed as Cape Verde

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is pleased to announce that a final decision has been taken on the location of the refuelling hub for the South Atlantic Airbridge (SAA). The SAA will continue to transit through Sal, Cape Verde until 2020, when the Ascension Island runway resurfacing project is expected to be complete.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 07:54 UTC
Weak pound helps to boost tourists visiting UK by 21.1%, in first quarter

The weakness of sterling was behind a surge in the number of tourists visiting the UK in the first three months of 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The number of holidaymakers coming to the UK rose by 21.1%, although the number of business visitors declined.
Thursday, July 13th 2017 - 09:05 UTC
UK embassy in Uruguay readying for Expo-Prado 2017; Falklands will also attend

Following the previous edition’s success, the British Embassy in Uruguay will be present for the fourth consecutive year at the agricultural show, Expo Prado, from 6 - 17 September, with a Pavilion centered on business, education, culture, gastronomy and entertainment, including a Falkland Islands stand.
Monday, July 10th 2017 - 18:38 UTC
Interest in Falklands strong at London's Experience Latin America travel event

Falkland Islands Holidays (FIH) Jenny Luxton and Margaret Williams attended Experience Latin America last month; an exclusive by-invitation to the only travel trade event in London. The gathering brings together key suppliers from the Latin America region, with influential buyers from within the UK and Europe.
Wednesday, July 5th 2017 - 03:14 UTC
Aerolineas carries 30% more passengers in first semester compared to 2015

Aerolineas Argentinas' CEO Mario Dell'Acqua Tuesday announced the national flag carrier had transported just over 6.2 million passengers, 30 percent more than the 4.5 million transported in the same period of 2015, the company's best year in that regard. In 2016 the figure was of around 5.5 million.