Tourism

Monday, December 12th 2022 - 11:58 UTC
Cruise association and IAATO express concern over recent rare tragic incidents in Antarctica

The Cruise Lines International Association, Clia, has moved to reassure the industry's trade after a “rogue wave” hit Viking Polaris killing one passenger, and injuring four others on a cruise in Antarctica. The accident on the expedition ship took place on November 29, a couple of weeks after two people died during a Zodiac excursion on a Quark Expeditions sailing in the polar region.
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 09:42 UTC
Everything ready for summer season in Uruguayan department of Maldonado

Enrique Antía, mayor of the Uruguayan department of Maldonado where the country's most important beach resorts are located, said during the weekend that everything was ready for the upcoming summer season.
Friday, December 9th 2022 - 14:50 UTC
LATAM domestic pilots threatening with strike beginning 31 December

LATAM airlines domestic pilots are threatening with industrial action unless their pre-pandemic contract conditions are re-established. The fifty air professionals this week announced an “non-yielding” position since as happened with other Latam unions and officials, they are intent in recovering pre-pandemic benefits.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 08:48 UTC
Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave, A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died

A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died and four other guests were injured after the Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave while crossing the Drake Passage heading for Ushuaia in Argentine Tierra del Fuego province.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
South Georgia Museum open for business; 113 cruises booked to visit the Island

The Museum on South Georgia is fully open and offering all its services for the first time since its early closure during 2019-20 season. It was closed slightly early in March 2020 due to the global pandemic and remained closed the following summer and then a very small team managed to partially operate the museum for part of last (2021-22) season.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Foreign tourists spend record-high amounts in Brazil

Foreign travelers have left behind record-high amounts of money in Brazil, according to a Central Bank (BCB) report released Tuesday.
Thursday, November 24th 2022 - 13:18 UTC
World tourism closing on pre-pandemic levels; Europe records strongest recovery

An estimated 700 million tourists traveled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the number recorded for the same period in 2021. This equates to 63% of 2019 levels and puts the sector on course to reach 65% of its pre-pandemic levels this year, in line with UNWTO scenarios. Results were boosted by strong pent-up demand, improved confidence levels and the lifting of restrictions in an increasing number of destinations.
Wednesday, November 23rd 2022 - 10:31 UTC
FIH Group recovering from covid-19 and optimistic about a stronger second half

The FIH Group announced it continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19 and the progress demonstrated in the first half of the year is expected to continue with the coming of the traditionally stronger second half, including the return of tourists to the Falklands.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Two US cruise passengers drown during a Zodiac excursion in Antarctic waters

Two United States cruise passengers drowned in Antarctica during a tour in a semi-rigid inflatable Zodiac boat, which capsized for reasons still to be determined. Fortunately, other passengers on board were rescued on time from the frigid waters.
Saturday, November 19th 2022 - 08:56 UTC
Punta del Este ready for upcoming summer season

Punta del Este Mayor Enrique Antía Friday confirmed the “bridge two” in La Barra had been reopened after intensive work for the exclusive Uruguayan beach resort to be ready for the upcoming summer season.