Tourism

Saturday, November 17th 2012 - 06:12 UTC
Planning for when the 2016 airport, St Helena after closer links with Faklands

A top official from St Helena will be visiting the Falkland Islands next month to explore ways that the governments of the two British Overseas Territories can collaborate and looking ahead to when the mid Atlantic volcanic island will have an international airport.
Saturday, November 10th 2012 - 04:46 UTC
Major group plans cash-tender offer for low cost airline Barcelona-based Vueling

International Airlines Group has reaffirmed that it would keep Vueling as a stand-alone entity within the group if it completes its plan to acquire the outstanding shares in the Barcelona-based low-cost carrier.
Saturday, November 10th 2012 - 04:40 UTC
Iberia survival plan: slash quarter of jobs, cut 15% network and downsize fleet

Loss-making Iberia on Friday announced plans to axe 4.500 jobs to save Spain's biggest airline from collapse and warned more cuts could follow against the backdrop of economic crisis in the Euro zone country.
Friday, November 9th 2012 - 05:30 UTC
Strong controversy at the 2012 World Travel Market in London

World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, became the hub of the world's tourism trade this week in London when more than 100 ministers attended the sixth UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)&Ministers' Summit.
Wednesday, November 7th 2012 - 22:22 UTC
“Crystal Serenity” licensed to operate a casino while in Chilean waters

“Crystal Serenity” became the first cruise vessel licensed to operate and exploit casinos in Chilean waters, reported this week the country’s Casino Games Commission, SCJ. However the ruling also points out that the company authorized to operate the on board casinos must suspend gambling during docking and departure and while sailing inside the three miles.
Tuesday, November 6th 2012 - 21:28 UTC
International tourist arrivals up 4% this year; Americas among the most dynamic

International tourist arrivals grew by 4% between January and August 2012 compared to the same period of 2011 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. The resilience of international tourism in a continuing uncertain economy is further confirmed by the positive data on tourism earnings and expenditure.
Tuesday, November 6th 2012 - 18:22 UTC
Uruguay confirms in Argentina incentives for arriving tourists this summer season

The Uruguayan government confirmed on Monday a raft of measures to attract Argentine tourists and compensate the restrictions in Argentina to purchase foreign currency (dollar-clamp) and the 15% retention fund for credit or debit cards operations outside the country.
Monday, November 5th 2012 - 19:13 UTC
Uruguay expects 243 cruise calls this season, up 9.3% over 2011/12

Uruguay expects 243 calls of cruise vessels during this summer 2012/13 season (October/April) which means, if confirmed there will be a 9.3% increase over the same period in the 2011/12 season. The information published in the Uruguayan presidency web says Montevideo expects 131 calls while Punta del Este 112.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:09 UTC
Airlines must pay compensation to delayed passengers says EU Court of Justice

Airlines must pay compensation to passengers who are delayed by three hours or more, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled. The judgement upholds the court's 2009 ruling, which was challenged by a group of airlines including BA and Easyjet.
Tuesday, October 23rd 2012 - 20:46 UTC
Tourist arrivals to the Falklands expected to increase 14.6% by end of 2012

Tourist arrivals to the Falkland Islands are expected to increase by 14.6% in 2012 with a significant 28% increase in the number of leisure visitors, mainly driven by the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands war according to the September Falklands Forecast from the Falkland Islands Tourist Board.