Tourism

Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 18:04 UTC
Tourism industry expected to expand 2% in 2010 based on strong rebound in Asia

The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) revised upwards its previous forecasts for the industry reflecting the economic recovery and the faster-than-expected rebound in international travel, particularly in Asian markets.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 17:43 UTC
Beluga whale concept for a new luxury super-yacht with a 200 million price tag

A beluga whale is the inspiration behind a new concept for a massive luxury yacht and would cost in the range of 200 million US dollars.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 13:53 UTC
“Carnival Splendor” with 4.500 people towed to Mexico after fire left her adrift

The crew of a Mexico-bound cruise ship “Carnival Splendor” battled an engine room fire for three hours which left the vessel adrift, officials said. On Tuesday the vessel was waiting to be towed to the Mexican port of Ensenada.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 04:00 UTC
Paul McCartney in Buenos Aires ready for the first show on Wednesday

Former Beatle Paul McCartney is resting in a farm in the outskirts of Buenos Aires preparing for the scheduled shows of Wednesday and Thursday at the River Plate stadium.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 01:03 UTC
IAATO guidelines and requirements for independent journeys to Antarctica

The Antarctic tourism season is just getting underway and travellers the world over are preparing to make the journey to the bottom of the planet where they'll be treated to one of the most remote and untouched destinations on Earth.
Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 11:28 UTC
New “Queen Elizabeth” calls into Gibraltar for her maiden Mediterranean cruise

The new Cunard cruise ship ‘Queen Elizabeth’ called into Gibraltar for the first time on Friday. She is scheduled to become a frequent visitor to the Rock returning later this month with more port calls next year.
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.