Tourism

Monday, February 6th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Six people missing after shipwreck off Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro

Wind-chill temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 58°C Saturday before a storm broke out, leaving eight people missing following a shipwreck off Guanabara Bay. It was the highest temperature since 2009 when wind-chill measurements started to be taken. By Sunday the temperature dropped to 41.1 °C amid a strong storm. The boat capsized at sea off Paquetá Island in the middle of the storm.
Wednesday, February 1st 2023 - 10:11 UTC
More rain ahead as cruise ship visits to New Zealand disrupted

SeaTrade is reporting that ID New Zealand’s ground operator Debbie Summers said cruise lines are changing itineraries to ports not affected by the unprecedented weather.
Monday, January 30th 2023 - 23:38 UTC
Falkland Islands Government strongly condemns Argentina’s decision to refuse permission for Brazilian airlink

In a Monday release, the Falkland Islands government condemned Argentina's refusal of over flight permission for the air link with Brazil and accused Buenos Aires of denying the Islands self-determination, ”enforcing sanctions on our people and another attempt to isolate us from South America and impede our economic development.”
Monday, January 30th 2023 - 11:18 UTC
Tourism and mining industries cutting operations in Peru because of political protests

The tourism industry and mining corporations in Peru are suspending or cancelling operations because of the escalating political protests in the country with dozens of people killed in clashes with security forces.
Monday, January 30th 2023 - 11:14 UTC
LATAM's finances expected to recover in 2023 with passenger and cargo growth

South America's largest carrier, LATAM expects double digit revenue growth this year, according to a company guidance to stock markets. The Chile-based airline's revenues are expected to reach between US$ 11 billion and US$ 11.5 billion by the end of this year, compared to US$ 9.5 billion estimated for 2022, which if achieved would mark an increase of nearly 16% to 21%.
Monday, January 30th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Falkland Islands included in the Bradt Travel Guide 2023 of Exceptional Trips

Elation in the Falkland Islands. Bradt Travel Guides has included the South Atlantic British Overseas Territory, as well as Chilean Patagonia as one of several best places to visit in 2023.
Saturday, January 21st 2023 - 09:51 UTC
Ushuaia tourism season in full swing with 92,000 visitors so far and another 157,900 expected by end of season

The Ushuaia summer tourism season is in full swing with some 92,000 visitors having arrived at the Argentine extreme southern city by the third week of January, while another 157,900 are expected by the end of March/April, according to data released by the Tierra del Fuego province port authorities.
Friday, January 20th 2023 - 14:59 UTC
Viking Neptune will test hydrogen power during its 138-day world cruise

Viking Neptune, the company’s newest ocean liner, was named during a ceremony in Los Angeles. Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, gave the ship a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing as part of the occasion.
Thursday, January 19th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
Falklands Customs and Immigration Service: Fee increase for new Passports from next February

The Falkland Islands Government Customs and Immigration Service has announced on Wednesday that the UK Passport Office, have made a fee increase to passports, which will be implemented Thursday 2 February 2023.
Wednesday, January 18th 2023 - 10:33 UTC
Australia and New Zealand cruise itineraries modified as both countries demand strict hull cleaning

Due to strict maritime bio-security rules, the hull cleaning issue is threatening the cruise sector in Australia and New Zealand. Ports of call are dropped from the schedule, and time is spent at sea waiting for the ship’s hull to be cleaned.