Tourism

Tuesday, January 20th 2015 - 06:53 UTC
Dramatic rescue of a passenger vessel who fell overboard triggers safety debate

A Disney cruise ship’s dramatic rescue of a Royal Caribbean passenger after he fell overboard apparently unnoticed has raised questions as to whether cruise ships have adequate technology to detect when someone goes overboard.
Saturday, January 10th 2015 - 07:06 UTC
The ten safest airlines in 2014 has Australia's Qantas top of the list

With 2014 having the dubious distinction of being the year of some of the most tragic and mystifying aviation incidents in modern history, the announcement of AirlineRatings.com’s top 10 safest airlines and top 10 safest low cost airlines for 2015 is timely.
Monday, January 5th 2015 - 09:06 UTC
Falkland Islands Tourist Board focuses on Tourism to the next Generation of Travellers.

Tony Mason, Managing Director of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board today discussed plans on marketing to a new generation of travellers.
Wednesday, December 31st 2014 - 02:44 UTC
Ushuaia expects 22.000 cruise visitors during January, says local tourist office

Ushuaia, in the extreme south of Argentina is expecting 22.000 cruise visitors during the month of January to which must be added to the 17.000 that already landed in Tierra del Fuego since the current 2014/2015 season officially opened last September, according to the provincial Tourist office.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 08:40 UTC
Hotel stays for New Year's Eve in Europe don't come cheap

Edinburgh ranks as the most expensive city in Europe in which to spend New Year's Eve, according to a new survey from a hotel room tourism website. The survey compared 30 major European destinations based on the cost of their lodging for December 31, 2014.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 22:28 UTC
Travellers advised to check before flying a drone in Antarctica

IAATO warns security measures essential for this relatively new activity. Tour operators may have to ban the use of unmanned vehicles out of environmental concerns
Saturday, December 13th 2014 - 19:19 UTC
BBC airs advance of Top Gear Patagonia program to be shown December 27/28

The controversial two-part episode of BBC's Top Gear filmed in Argentina will be shown on Saturday, December 27 and Sunday, December 28 on BBC Two at 8pm on both days. A few seconds advance of the show was aired this week in anticipation of the major launching.
Thursday, December 11th 2014 - 12:16 UTC
Busy weekend in Ushuaia for Antarctica cruises: 1.249 visitors

Over the weekend 1.239 visitors in six luxury cruise vessels landed in Ushuaia en route to Antarctica according to local reports from Tierra del Fuego, to which must be added another two that called in on Monday and Tuesday.
Saturday, November 29th 2014 - 04:47 UTC
Argentine swimmer crosses the Falklands' sound in 2 hours and 7 minutes

Argentine amateur distance swimmer Agustin Barletti (53) swam across Falklands Sound on November 9 in 2 hours and 7 minutes. The Argentine, who has also swum the Strait of Gibraltar between Europe and Africa hit it lucky with calm weather and the swell only increasing as he finished.
Tuesday, November 25th 2014 - 06:57 UTC
Busy October in South Georgia: 21 harbor calls and 400 paying cruise visitors

October was a busy month for shipping activities in South Georgia with 21 harbor visits to Cumberland Bay and nearly 400 paying passengers visiting, according to the latest edition (October) of the South Georgia News and Events release.