Tourism

Tuesday, November 5th 2013 - 13:50 UTC
Brazil consumer watchdog orders airlines to reduce 'abusive' domestic fare for 2014 World Cup

Brazil's consumer watchdog Procon Rio do Janeiro branch has ordered five airlines to reduce “abusive” domestic fares during next year's FIFA World Cup. Avianca, TAM, Gol, Azul and Oceanair have been accused of inflating prices up to 10-fold during the June 12-July 13 tournament.
Monday, November 4th 2013 - 05:54 UTC
Cristina Fernandez wants Argentine tourists to remain and visit Argentina

The administration of President Cristina Fernandez is preparing a package of measures in an attempt to further impede the outflow of hard currency, mainly US dollars, for which it is planning to establish a double exchange rate system. The measures target tourism, a bill of 8 billion dollars which has become dearer than the energy deficit.
Saturday, November 2nd 2013 - 23:39 UTC
Chile's Torres del Paine park named '8th Wonder of the World” by VritualTourist

VirtualTourist announced that after more than five million worldwide votes, Turismo Chile's entry of Torres del Paine National Park has been named the “8th Wonder of the World”.
Friday, November 1st 2013 - 21:36 UTC
Dollar-short Venezuela creates new exchange rate system for arriving tourists

Venezuela will create a new exchange rate for tourists to buy up to US$10,000 of the local Bolivar currency per year in a measure intended to help reduce black market trading, the government said in its official gazette.
Friday, November 1st 2013 - 18:05 UTC
London Luxury Quarter red carpet to court the rich and famous from China

Luxury retailers in London are hoping to cash in on the growing ranks of high-net worth Chinese travelers in the wake of relaxed visa application rules for tourists and business people from the mainland, which were announced in October by the British government.
Friday, November 1st 2013 - 08:51 UTC
US aviation regulators clear passengers use of mobile devices from gate to gate

Aviation regulators have cleared the safe use of mobile devices during take-off and landing for US airlines. US carriers are expected to let passengers use smart phones, tablets, and e-book readers from gate to gate by the end of the year.
Friday, November 1st 2013 - 05:49 UTC
Falklands' electoral debate suggests alternative air-link and better facilities for tourism

An alternative north-south air-link and better facilities for tourism development surfaced at the Falkland Islands candidates debate ahead of 7 November General Election during the FIRS/Penguin News press conference earlier this week.
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 - 16:26 UTC
Punta Arenas expects 23% increase in calls this 2013/14 cruise season

Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile is expecting over a hundred international calls this coming 2013/14 cruise season, which could reach over 150 including Puerto Natales and the domestic cruise lines, according to local authorities.
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 - 05:20 UTC
Aerolineas Argentinas announces deal for 20 Next-Generation 737-800 Boeings

Argentina's flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas amd Boeing have completed an agreement for 20 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, an operation valued at 1.8 billion dollars (list price) which is seen as an effort by the Argentine government to modernize its fleet and increase passenger satisfaction.
Monday, October 21st 2013 - 22:14 UTC
Cruise on world tour calls in Uruguay; season opens officially November

Even when Uruguay's official cruise season is scheduled for November this last Sunday Montevideo received “Costa Neo Romantica” a vessel on a world tour. She was expected to call at the Atlantic seaside resort of Punta del Este, but adverse weather conditions cancelled the visit.