Tourism

Thursday, September 20th 2012 - 06:09 UTC
Argentine campaign to promote domestic tourism disqualifying Mercosur options

Argentina launched an aggressive campaign to boost domestic tourism this coming summer season by publishing hotel, food and rent prices of resorts along the Atlantic coast and comparing them with similar options in Mercosur partners such a Uruguay, Brazil and Chile.
Monday, September 17th 2012 - 17:29 UTC
Cruise convention underlines South America’s potential for the industry

South America was described as a ‘fantastic destination’ for the cruise industry but with an even greater potential said Chris Hayman at the closing ceremony of the two-day Seatrade South America Cruise Convention in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 19:11 UTC
A field guide to the wildlife of South Georgia with 350 colour photos

“A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia” is the title of the comprehensive new 200-page soft-back guide to the Island’s wildlife. The book contains over 350 colour photos of the fauna and flora it describes.
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 02:34 UTC
South America cruise industry “must work together and rein in costs”

South America's cruise industry has been growing fast and holds vast potential, but the region must work together to tackle issues, create demand and rein in costs, said speakers at the Seatrade South America Cruise Convention in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 15:28 UTC
Falklands’ individual average annual income totals £ 20.100, shows Census

The individual average annual income of the Falkland Islands residents totals £ 20.100 (approx 32.000 US dollars) according to data from the latest 2012 Census, which also showed an exceptionally high economic activity rate and a very tight labour market with just 1% unemployment and 20% of residents with a second job.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 14:32 UTC
Nicola Granger appointed Financial Secretary for the Falklands government

The Falkland Islands Government announced this week the appointment of Nicola Granger to the post of Financial Secretary for the Falkland Islands Government. Ms Granger steps into the role permanently from the Head of Finance Position when Keith Padgett became Chief Executive.
Tuesday, September 11th 2012 - 06:11 UTC
Cristina Fernandez targets Argentines going abroad to contain outflow of dollars

No end for the US dollar clamp in Argentina. According to the Buenos Aires media the government of President Cristina Fernandez is preparing a set of new measures to further limit Argentines from holding the US currency but also from spending abroad on tourism.
Saturday, September 8th 2012 - 05:20 UTC
Argentina limits dollar trading for arriving tourists in ports and airports

The Argentine government is further tightening the US dollar clamp. On Thursday the Central bank announced that state-run banks and agencies will be the only ones officially allowed to operate foreign currency exchange offices in airports and ports.
Wednesday, September 5th 2012 - 00:35 UTC
Tourist arrivals in Chile keep growing but concentrated on Argentina and Brazil

International arrivals in Chile in the first half of the year showed a significant growth of 15% compared to the same period a year before, having totalled 1.850.048 tourists, according to the Chilean Tourism Barometer compiled by Fedetur, the Federation of Tourism companies from Chile.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:40 UTC
LAN first company in the Americas to take delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Chilean flag carrier LAN became the fourth airline in the world – and the first airline in the Americas –to take delivery of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The handover ceremony took place at Boeing 787 production line at Everett, state of Washington.