Tourism

Thursday, November 7th 2013 - 07:57 UTC
Argentina complains South African Airways decision to cut the Buenos Aires route

Argentina's ambassador to South Africa, Carlos Sersale di Cerisano, has criticized South African Airways’ (SAA’s) move to end its service to Buenos Aires as a “political decision” not based on commercial criteria. SAA spokesman Tlali Tlali said the airline was cutting long-haul routes from its network as part of a turnaround strategy to restore profitability. Cutting the route between Argentina and South Africa had to be seen in that context.
Thursday, November 7th 2013 - 07:51 UTC
Venice reducing cruise traffic in front of St Mark's square

A special commission approved this week a plan to divert cruise ships away from Venice's historic center by 2016, but activists seeking to rid the city of the giant ships expressed reservations about the proposed new route.
Wednesday, November 6th 2013 - 01:34 UTC
Falklands delegation participating of World Travel Mart in London

The Falkland Islands Tourist board and a team of delegates are participating of the World Travel Mart in London which is considered the largest travel and tourism show in the world.
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.