Tourism

Saturday, February 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
New Zealand calls for adequate regulation of Antarctic tourism

New Zealand called for tighter controls on “inadequately regulated” shipping in the Southern Ocean, after the M/V Ocean Nova cruise ran aground off Antarctica. Although no one was hurt NZ Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the accident highlighted the need for action before there was a disaster in the area.
Wednesday, February 18th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Ocean Nova passengers safely en route to Ushuaia

All 65 passengers on board M/V Ocean Nova which run aground during an Antarctic cruise were safely transferred Wednesday afternoon to M/V Clipper Adventurer, which is currently sailing for Ushuaia, Argentina, reported the Argentine Navy and operator Quark expeditions.
Tuesday, February 17th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Cruise vessel runs aground in Antarctica; pax, crew, all safe

CRUISE vessel M/V Ocean Nova grounded at Marguerite Bay, west of Debenham Island in Antarctica today, Feburay 17, but all onboard are safe. The vessel grounded two kilometers from the Argentine research station San Martin. An initial assessment of damage indicated that there was no imminent danger and no threat to lives.
Saturday, February 14th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Significant drop in visitors to Antarctica this season

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators or IAATO has reported that the number of tourists visiting Antarctica is projected to drop significantly in the 2008/09 season according to a report from Outside Online
Saturday, February 14th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Invitation to surf in Falklands' empty, consistent waves

DailyStoke.com one of surf-addicts most popular sites is inviting its followers to try the empty, consistent waves of the Falkland Islands, a British Crown dependency that sits in the South Atlantic, just a few hundred miles off the coast of Argentina.
Wednesday, February 11th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands tourism record: 4.053 visitors in one day

A new record was set for Falkland Islands tourism last week, with 4,053 visitors arriving on board cruise ships on Friday February 6, confirmed Jake Downing, General Manager of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB).
Thursday, February 5th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands optimistic about cruise passenger season

This season has brought a “significant increase” in cruise passengers according to the Falkland Islands Tourist Board.
Thursday, February 5th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Punta Arenas expects 4.175 cruise visitors on Saturday

Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile will be taken over by 4.175 cruise visitors when two huge vessels, “Star Princess” and “Radiance of the Seas” call in on Saturday. “Carnival Splendour” with 3.700 visitors is expected at the end of the month.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Regional Spanish airline plans flights to Gibraltar

An airline based in the Spanish region of Andalusia, Andalus Lineas Aereas, is planning to restore daily air links between Gibraltar and Madrid as part of an ambitious strategic plan to link regional air routes across Spain and Morocco.
Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Ushuaia consolidates as south hemisphere cruise hub

With 396 cruise vessel calls this season Ushuaia in the extreme south of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego confirms its hub condition for the industry in the southern hemisphere, according to local authorities.