Tourism

Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 - 22:36 UTC
US and EU ban airline flights to Israel after Hamas rocket lands near Tel Aviv airport

The United States Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, is prohibiting US airlines from flying to Israel's international airport in Tel Aviv for 24 hours, after a rocket fired by Hamas militants in Gaza landed nearby, damaging a house and slightly injuring one Israeli. European airlines quickly canceled their flights as well.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 - 21:10 UTC
“We are Falklands” photo exhibition opened in The Mall Galleries in London

“We Are Falklands” an exhibition collecting works from Falkland Islanders and amateur photographers opened on Monday to the general public at The Mall Galleries in central London.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 - 08:10 UTC
“Busy and diverse tourism season” South Georgia tells IAATO meeting

In the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands’ annual address to the tourism industry at the IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) meeting in Providence, Richard McKee, GSGSSI Executive Officer summarized the 2013-14 season as “incredibly busy and diverse” given the 55 cruise ship calls.
Saturday, July 19th 2014 - 07:11 UTC
Embraer's 20-year market outlook: 6,250 new jets in 70 to 130-seat segment

Brazil leading aircraft manufacturer and space research company, Embraer has released its Market Outlook 2014-2033 which details the company's forecast for deliveries of new 70 to 130-seat jet aircraft over the next twenty years. The report examines the main drivers contributing to air transport growth and reviews projected deliveries by world region.
Friday, July 18th 2014 - 08:27 UTC
Today we are all Malaysians: ICTP Chairman issues statement

”The World travel and tourism industry must come together and take leadership after the Malaysia Airlines (MH17) incident.” This is the opinion voiced by Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, Chairman of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP).
Wednesday, July 9th 2014 - 08:04 UTC
Gibraltar with port fee and re-fuelling discounts to attract cruise business

Neil Costa, Gibraltar Minister for Tourism, Commercial Affairs, Public Transport and the Port, has welcomed the introduction of new port fee discounts and said they will further enhance the competitiveness of the Port of Gibraltar.
Monday, July 7th 2014 - 22:09 UTC
Stricter controls in airports: charge cell-phone next time you fly to the US

The United States is tightening border controls so that if your cell-phone is out of power the next time you fly to the US from overseas, you might have to leave it behind.
Tuesday, July 1st 2014 - 07:50 UTC
Uruguay received 237 cruise calls in 2013/14 with 409.367 visitors

During the 2013/14 season, 237 cruise vessels called in Uruguay's two main ports, Montevideo and Punta del Este, with 409.367 visitors, a 6,3% increase in calls over the previous season, according to a report released by the country's presidential web-site.
Tuesday, June 24th 2014 - 06:27 UTC
Falklands promoted at “Experience Latin America” travel event in London

Representatives from Falkland Islands Holidays and International Tours and Travel travelled to London last week to attend ‘Experience Latin America’. Cathy Jacobsen (ITT) and Jenny Luxton (FIH) were both pleased with the level of interest expressed in the Falklands at the three day trade to trade event for the travel industry.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 23:25 UTC
UK minister arrives in Brazil to cheer for England and promote business and tourism

UK Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equalities Helen Grant arrives in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to cheer for the English team in the World Cup, and to share experience and promote the values and policies that transform social reality.