Tourism

Thursday, October 16th 2014 - 07:00 UTC
Falkland Islands distinguished as the “Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature”

The Falkland Islands have been awarded the “Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature” prize by the Travel Agents Choice Awards, an annual event organized by the prestigious tourism industry publication, Selling Travel Magazine.
Tuesday, October 14th 2014 - 19:27 UTC
Falklands at the Bird Fair with record attendance and “flawless performance”

The Falkland Islands were one of the main sponsors for the second year in a row of the recently completed annual Bird Fair event at the Rutland Wildlife Reserve, which had a better than expected attendance, and according to the Falkland Islands Tourist Board “went off flawlessly”.
Friday, October 10th 2014 - 05:44 UTC
Falkland Islands' Tourist Board gearing up for another busy season

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board is in the final stages of Phase 2 renovations on the Jetty Visitors Centre which will complete the planned works said Tourist Board Managing Director Tony Mason, adding, “plans have been made to get the car park ready well ahead of the first cruise ship arrival.”
Tuesday, October 7th 2014 - 22:08 UTC
Enhancing safe navigation in polar waters

The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and the International Association for Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), in cooperation with Lindblad Expeditions, have found a way for cruise operators to share years of depth soundings from the Arctic and Antarctica.
Wednesday, October 1st 2014 - 07:15 UTC
US embassy releases scathing report on crime in Argentina

Amid an ongoing dispute between the Argentine government and the US judiciary over the legal battle with holdout creditors, the US Embassy in Buenos Aires has issued a warning message for US citizens living in Argentina or about to travel to the country.
Saturday, September 27th 2014 - 08:58 UTC
European airlines cleared to allow passengers use mobile phones and PEDSs

Airlines across Europe have been cleared to allow passengers' use of mobile phones and portable electronic devices (PEDs) throughout flights. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said there would be no restrictions in place from a safety perspective - a long-held reason for devices to be turned off or placed in “airplane mode”.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2014 - 06:23 UTC
British Airways cuts weekly London/Buenos Aires direct flights to five a week

British Airways will be eliminating two direct flights between Buenos Aires and London beginning 31 March 2015, meaning the weekly schedule will be cut from seven to five flights, mainly because of a drop in the number of passengers.
Monday, September 22nd 2014 - 06:12 UTC
Seatrade Med held its annual party in Barcelona and honors Jacques Truau

Singapore Tourism Board (Destination of the Year), Copenhagen Malmo Port (Port of the Year), Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems (Supplier of the Year), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (Environmental Initiative), and Excursions Ltd (Innovative Shorex) were all honored last week as winners in the eighth Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards, principal sponsor Fidelio Cruise, presented at the Seatrade Med 2014 Party held at Barcelona's Gran Teatre Del Liceu.
Monday, September 22nd 2014 - 06:00 UTC
Chile will host next year the Adventure Travel World summit

Chile has won the bid to host the Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) in 2015. The adventure tourism industry’s foremost annual gathering will take place from October 5th to the 8th in the town of Puerto Varas, in the Lake Region of Chile.
Monday, September 22nd 2014 - 05:53 UTC
Cruise industry supports 891.000 jobs and catered 21,3 million tourists in 2013

New data released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) show that worldwide, cruise industry expenditures generated 117 billion dollars in total economic contributions, supporting the employment of 891,009 full-time equivalent employees with total wages of 38.47 billion.