Tourism

Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:54 UTC
Britain expects increase in tourist numbers to reach 30 million this year

Overseas visits by foreign residents to Britain are likely to increase by 300,000 next year, UK's tourist chiefs have predicted. Numbers will be around 30 million - a 1% rise on the 2010 figure, the VisitBritain organization said.
Thursday, December 30th 2010 - 11:53 UTC
Lima and Santiago airports are Latin America’s leaders

The annual ranking by the British consultants Sky Research puts Lima’s Jorge Chávez Airport in front of all South America’s airports, with Pudahuel Airport in Chile coming in just behind.
Monday, December 27th 2010 - 08:57 UTC
LAN and TAM ready to become Latam’s largest airline

Chile's flag carrier LAN expects its planned merger with Brazil's TAM to clear regulatory hurdles and take flight in mid-2011, a top executive of the Chilean airline said in a radio interview on Friday.
Monday, December 27th 2010 - 08:46 UTC
European vehicles for the Dakar Argentina-Chile Rally undergo inspection

The Grande Brasile has arrived at Delta Rock, where the European vehicles participating in the 2011 Dakar Argentina-Chile Rally were unloaded during the night.
Monday, December 27th 2010 - 08:28 UTC
Iguazu Falls will complete a record year of visitors

Over a million tourists (1.064.731) had visited until Christmas Argentina’s Iguazu Falls national park, a number which should reach 1.2 million when the 2010 calendar year is completed according to Iguazu Argentina that have the park’s concession.
Sunday, December 26th 2010 - 22:51 UTC
”Challenges ahead” for Uruguay’s tourism sector, reports online guide

The publisher of www.UruguayNow.com says that Montevideo’s neglected downtown and deteriorating levels of personal safety are problems that will hamper the growth of tourism in the country
Wednesday, December 22nd 2010 - 05:35 UTC
EU raps European airports for failing to deal with freezing weather

The European Union has strongly criticized European airports for failing to deal with recent freezing weather, which has left thousands of travellers stranded. Around 1,000 flights were cancelled across the continent on Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 21st 2010 - 05:34 UTC
Five world’s biggest airlines come from Asia and Latin America, says IATA

The world's five biggest airlines now come from Asia and Latin America, highlighting the industry's shift away from the US and Europe to higher-growth countries, according to recent reports from the International Air Transport Association, IATA.
Saturday, December 18th 2010 - 18:58 UTC
Full reimbursement for ‘Brilliance of the Seas’ Mediterranean cruise passengers

The nearly 2,060 Royal Caribbean “Brilliance of the Seas” passengers who endured a horrifying early morning in the Mediterranean won't be paying a dime for the experience. “The captain announced a full refund for all guests as a result of the 'unfortunate incident”, posted Cruise Critic member Lifelong Cruiser, who was onboard.
Saturday, December 18th 2010 - 18:53 UTC
Royal Caribbean sweeps with cruise industry Travel Weekly awards

Miami-based Royal Caribbean swept half a dozen categories in the Travel Weekly awards, including the top spot for “cruise line, overall” as well as “cruise line, domestic” and “cruise line, Caribbean.” Royal Caribbean also won in the category of “cruise line, sales and service,” and the line's much-promoted new Oasis of the Seas swept the categories of “cruise ship, rookie” and “cruise ship, overall.”