Tourism

Tuesday, April 14th 2009 - 11:48 UTC
Obama’s Cuba policy triggers strong hopes from cruise operators

Shares of Miami-based cruise operator Royal Caribbean jumped on Monday on news that the administration of President Barack Obama was allowing Cuban Americans to travel more freely to the Castro-family ruled island.
Sunday, April 12th 2009 - 05:55 UTC
Visitor numbers down for Chile’s Torres del Paine

Visits to Chilean Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park were down slightly this tourist season, which began in October, 2008, and ended last month.
Saturday, April 11th 2009 - 19:33 UTC
Cruise industry’s trust in further growth suggests continued prosperity in Falklands

Albeit intensely debating the global economic downturn and its impact on tourism, this year’s Seatrade Miami Cruise convention – the world’s most important gathering of cruise industry professionals – has emitted a generally positive signal: The industry believes in continued growth.
Friday, April 10th 2009 - 09:36 UTC
Ten cruise vessels, yachts and RN vessels visit South Georgia

Ten cruise ships visited South Georgia Island in March, the last month of the main tourist season. According to SGIsland News Alert these included the unusual and beautiful 38-passenger sailing ship “Bark Europa” and one ship had a expedition group aboard who successfully completed the Shackleton Crossing from King Haakon Bay to Stromness.
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - 19:21 UTC
Antarctic fuel oil ban to impact on Falklands tourism

FALKLANDS, Argentine, and Chilean cruise ship tourism is likely to be negatively impacted as a result of a ban on the use and carriage of Heavy Gas Oil (HGO) in Antarctic waters by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - 12:00 UTC
US calls for strict regulation on Antarctic tourism

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Monday for tighter regulation of Antarctic tourism as delegates from 47 countries began a review conference of the now 50-year-old Antarctic Treaty.
Monday, April 6th 2009 - 10:14 UTC
Latam airlines consider airport security costs and standards

Latinamerican countries must standardize security norms in airports but without this meaning an obstacle for staff and passengers, said IATA (International Air Transport Association) regional vice-president Patricio Sepulveda during the Latinamerican Civil Aviation Conference, CLAC, and currently held in Chile.
Sunday, April 5th 2009 - 06:17 UTC
Argentina-Chile to jointly promote Patagonia tourism

El Calafate in Argentina’s Santa Cruz province will be hosting the second Argentina-Chile Patagonia Tourism operators meeting scheduled for mid April and which is expected to convene over 200 experts. The first event was held in Chile’s Magallanes region.
Tuesday, March 31st 2009 - 10:00 UTC
Bolivian government airline takes off in stormy atmosphere

Bolivian government owned air carrier Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) took off last weekend with a first flight La Paz-Cochabamaba and 40 passengers, including President Evo Morales. However private operators are claiming the airline begins with a significant deficit and doubt it will be able to break even.
Sunday, March 29th 2009 - 16:50 UTC
Ushuaia expects 60 to 80 less cruise calls next season

Ushuaia in the extreme south of Argentina, a cruise hub and gateway for trips to Antarctica estimates 60 to 80 less cruise vessel calls next season according to private tourism agents.