Tourism

Thursday, November 4th 2010 - 17:51 UTC
Uruguay the most prosperous country in Latinamerica says Legatum Institute

Uruguay is the highest positioned Latinamerican country in the 2010 list ranking the prosperity of 110 of the world’s nations by the London analytical centre Legatum Institute and its Legatum Prosperity Index.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 23:50 UTC
More than 25 million gays live in Latin America and spend billions travelling

There is a largely untapped lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) market in Latin America, according to a recent survey.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 23:46 UTC
Gay-friendly Buenos Aires experiences massive inflow of homosexual tourism

Argentina expects an important inflow of gay tourists this coming season, more specifically the capital Buenos Aires following pioneering legislation making marriage among same sex people legal.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:28 UTC
Bill to lift ban on cruise casinos and gambling while in Chilean territorial waters

A bill allowing cruise vessels to operate their on board casinos and other gambling activities while in Chilean territorial waters was presented Tuesday in the Chilean congress. The proposal is a long standing demand from the international cruise industry.
Tuesday, November 2nd 2010 - 04:29 UTC
Tight squeeze for the giant new cruise ship ‘Allure of the Seas’

It was a tight squeeze for a giant new cruise ship sailing from Europe to its home port in in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the weekend.
Monday, November 1st 2010 - 05:36 UTC
Two presidents will head “Chilean Antarctica Day” celebrations

Punta Arenas launched Sunday the “Chilean Antarctica Day” celebrations that are programmed to last a full week including the visit of Chilean president Sebastián Piñera and his Ecuadorean peer Rafael Correa, specially invited for the occasion.
Monday, November 1st 2010 - 05:01 UTC
Punta Arenas based DAP incorporates new aircraft for Antarctic charters

Chile’s DAP airlines, which at one time was the link between Punta Arenas and the Falkland Islands, has incorporated a second BAE-146 for seasonal charter flights to Antarctica.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 - 18:57 UTC
Peru proposes South American Pacific countries free movement zone

Peruvian President Alan Garcia is proposing to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera a zone for free movement of goods, people and capital, a zone that would include Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Chile.
Thursday, October 28th 2010 - 05:01 UTC
LAN Airlines completes acquisition of second largest operator in Colombia

Chile’s flag carrier, LAN Airlines announced Wednesday an agreement to acquire 98.942% of the outstanding shares of Colombian airline AIRES, through the purchase of its parent entities.
Monday, October 25th 2010 - 20:50 UTC
Uruguay’s official cruise season begins November 13; 197 calls anticipated

Next November 13 the Holland America Line “Veendam” will be calling in Montevideo with 1.400 passengers signalling the official beginning of the cruise season in Uruguay expected to extend until April 4.