Tourism

Thursday, January 19th 2017 - 07:27 UTC
World tourists reached 1.2bn last year, speared by Asians; Europe hit by security fears

The number of international tourists rose by four percent worldwide to 1.2 billion in 2016 as Asians traveled more, but security fears hit visitor arrivals in Europe, the World Tourism Organization (WTO) said. This represents the seventh consecutive year of growth since 2009, when global tourism figures declined four percent as the financial crisis and an outbreak of swine flu saw cash-strapped people stay at home.
Wednesday, January 18th 2017 - 11:57 UTC
Argentina to propose a Schengen space to promote regional tourism

Argentina aspires to become the back bone of an integrated Mercosur with the Pacific Alliance, said the country's Tourism minister Gustavo Santos attending the International Tourism Fair, Fitur, taking place in Spain.
Monday, January 16th 2017 - 09:50 UTC
Azul to operate daily Belo Horizonte-Ezeiza nonstop flight

Over 1,200 reservations were registered during first week after services were made available, Fabián Lombardo, the company's representative in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, announced. The company will fly daily from Belo Horizonte to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) starting March 6.
Tuesday, January 10th 2017 - 09:52 UTC
Tony Mason, ex Falklands' Tourist Board, named CEO Latin American Travel Association

Tony Mason has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Latin America Travel Association. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board. Mason will support the Chair, Byron Shirto and Executive Committee in the governance of the Association.
Friday, January 6th 2017 - 10:45 UTC
“Celebrity Eclipse” will be returning to Argentina for the 2018/19 cruise season

Celebrity Cruises will be returning to Argentina in the 2018/19 season, and in a big way, with the Solstice class vessels, the “Celebrity Eclipse”, according to their local agents in Buenos Aires, Navijet S.A. “Celebrity Eclipse” is among the top twenty largest cruise vessels was launched in 2010, has a maximum capacity of 4.400 including passengers and crew members.
Friday, January 6th 2017 - 08:10 UTC
Falklands: Argentine airlines not in the running for a second flight

Only Brazilian or Chilean airlines need apply for a second flight to the Falkland Islands from South America it was indicated in a press briefing given in Stanley at the end of December, after MLAs returned from talks in London.
Thursday, January 5th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Olympic Games help Brazil break record of visitors last year: 6.6 million, 2 million from Argentina

Brazil saw a record number of international tourists in 2016, boosted by the first Olympic Games held in South America, official data showed on Wednesday. A total 6.6 million international travelers visited Brazil last year, the tourism ministry said, 4.8% higher than the year before.
Thursday, January 5th 2017 - 07:38 UTC
London-Santiago direct flights inaugurated on Wednesday

The new direct flight London-Santiago de Chile inaugurated on Wednesday should help increase the number of visitors from Britain and Europe, said Chilean authorities when they received the British Airways flight at the Chilean capital airport.
Monday, January 2nd 2017 - 12:21 UTC
China pledges to boost investment in tourism and promises “toilet revolution”

China said it will boost investment in tourism, with plans to develop rustbelt regions and upgrade public toilets high on its to-do list as it looks to lift the sector's contribution to economic growth.
Saturday, December 31st 2016 - 06:57 UTC
Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017

Bolivia will charge a US$ 14.5 dollar entry tax to tourists arriving in the country by airplane. The new measure will become effective once there is an agreement with the private sector on the details, Deputy Tourism Minister Joaquín Rodas said.