Tourism

• Monday, October 12th 2009 - 08:28 UTC

  Punta Arenas anticipates a weaker 2009/2010 cruise season

  

  Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile is anticipating a weaker cruise season for this 2009/2010 summer because of the global crisis. The number of calls is expected to drop 12.3% (17 less) totalling 79.950 passengers and 38.357 crew members, according to Punta Arenas Austral Port Authority, EPA.

• Thursday, October 8th 2009 - 11:10 UTC

  “Pink taxis” only for ladies and driven by ladies with GPS

  

  As of this week the Mexican city of Puebla has a fleet of 35 “pink taxis” exclusive for women and driven by ladies, announced the local Communications and Transport Secretariat.

• Thursday, October 8th 2009 - 04:17 UTC

  IAATO members’ passenger ships will be fitted with satellite tracking devices

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has approved a resolution requiring members' passenger ships to be fitted with satellite tracking devices based on Iridium (Iridium Communications Inc.). The devices will report ships' positions at least once per hour when cruising in Antarctic waters.

• Thursday, October 8th 2009 - 01:03 UTC

  Late bookings are making Gibraltar cruise season unexpected success

  

  The cruise sector in Europe seems to have shrugged off the economic crisis and Gibraltar, in common with many key Mediterranean passenger ports, is reaping the benefit, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.

• Wednesday, October 7th 2009 - 07:06 UTC

  Uruguay has a new air terminal with annual capacity for 3 million pax

  

  Uruguay officially opened this week the country’s new Carrasco international air terminal with a capacity to manage 3 million passengers annually, which makes it operational until 2030.

• Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - 11:48 UTC

  Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, best places to live in South America, says UN

  

  In a report released Monday, the United Nations Human development index ranks Norway as the best place in the world to live. Factors such as life expectancy, literacy, school enrolment, health system and GDP help determine these rankings.

• Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - 11:29 UTC

  Torres del Paine Park officials get tough: ticket increase and stricter access

  

  Foreign tourists visiting the world famous Torres del Paine national park in Chilean Patagonia will have to pay a 15.000 Chilean pesos ticket, (approx 30 US dollars) each time they walk into the grounds. The fee for local guides and transport staff is 4.000 Chilean pesos (8 USD).

• Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - 01:53 UTC

  Steady aim partridge hunting with Black River Outfitters in Uruguay

  

  For any sportsman looking for a challenging opportunity other than barrel-melting with ducks and doves in Uruguay, partridge hunting organized by Black River Outfitters, is the perfect alternative.

• Monday, October 5th 2009 - 13:15 UTC

  Patagonian fiords cruise season launched in Punta Arenas

  

  Chile’s Cruceros Australis and Comapa tourist agency officially launched last Friday the 2009/2010 Patagonian fiords cruise season in a ceremony held in Punta Arenas, reports La Prensa Austral.

• Saturday, October 3rd 2009 - 06:21 UTC

  Have you ever tried the “Devil Duck” hunting combo of Black River Outfitters in Uruguay?

  

  May 1st through September 15th is duck season in Uruguay.
  With the Portela Brothers, owners and managers of Black River Outfitters, duck hunters from all over the world have an excellent opportunity to game at one of the finest duck breeding destinations imaginable.