Tourism

Monday, September 2nd 2013 - 20:02 UTC
Uruguay no longer a magnet for Argentine funds looking for real estate investments

Uruguay has ceased to be the magnet for Argentine funds looking for safe places to save and real estate investments since the Argentine revenue service AFIP, following on the neighbouring countries tax-data exchange agreement, could have access to that information, according to Uruguayan private financial and investment advisors.
Monday, September 2nd 2013 - 02:29 UTC
TAM and South African Airways sign codeshare agreement

South African Airways (SAA) and Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to increase access to destinations in both countries for both leisure and business travellers.
Friday, August 30th 2013 - 01:55 UTC
Argentina formalizes reciprocity request for Aerolineas in Chile and Brazil air markets

Argentine officials publicly stated on Thursday there was no intention of expelling any commercial airline from the country because Aerolineas Argentinas is working well, but called on Latam to help the Argentine flag carrier with reciprocity in Chile and Brazil.
Friday, August 30th 2013 - 01:02 UTC
Falklands’ consultation on new deep port receives many suggestions and strong support

The Falkland Islands government has released the findings of the public consultation document ‘Your Future – Your Say’ which show a very strong support for phased development of the new port, “to serve all its potential users,” according to an Executive Council paper.
Thursday, August 29th 2013 - 17:08 UTC
Mexico and Burkina Faso official hosts of World Tourism Day 2014 and 2015

Mexico was selected to be the official host country for World Tourism Day (WTD) 2014 and Burkina Faso for WTD 2015. The respective themes will be “Tourism and Community Development” for 2014, and “One billion tourists, one billion opportunities” for 2015
Thursday, August 29th 2013 - 02:56 UTC
Argentine judge blocks hangar eviction of Lan from Buenos Aires air terminal

An Argentine judge on Wednesday granted an injunction blocking the eviction of LAN Argentina, a unit of Chile-based LATAM Airlines Group, from its hangar at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, which handles domestic and regional flights.
Tuesday, August 27th 2013 - 21:46 UTC
UK tourism profits hit by soaring costs and fierce competition

The unexpected warm summer boosted trading at Britain’s hotels, pubs and restaurants as holiday makers took advantage of the soaring temperatures, a new report shows. But profits were hit due to the double whammy of rising raw materials costs and fierce competition that kept prices low, says the CBI’s quarterly service sector survey.
Tuesday, August 27th 2013 - 21:39 UTC
Arab tourists spend £1.3 billion in London

Initial estimates on foreign tourist purchases in London during this summer season are estimated to be worth £4 billion. Official statistics have not yet been disclosed. The contribution of Arab citizens to this figure is estimated to be worth £1.3 billion, says the British Commercial Association.
Tuesday, August 27th 2013 - 02:36 UTC
International tourist arrivals grew 5% in the first half, according to WTO

International tourist arrivals grew by 5% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012, reaching almost 500 million, according to data just released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Growth was above the projection made at the beginning of the year (+3% to +4%) and is also exceeding the trend of the UNWTO long-term outlook Tourism Towards 2030 (+3.8% a year).
Tuesday, August 27th 2013 - 02:19 UTC
LAN appeals hangar eviction in Buenos Aires airport; unions pledge strike in support of Chilean carrier

Lan Chile went to court in Argentina on Monday to appeal its eviction from a hangar at the metropolitan Buenos Aires Aeroparque airport, which is a crucial element of its national and regional operations. Several unions have anticipated that if the eviction is not stopped they will go on strike and interrupt domestic flights.