Tourism

Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
International tourism slowing, but still growing says UN

International tourism has started slowing rapidly since the middle of the year, reflecting consumer concern worldwide and rising inflation in many countries, the United Nations reports in its latest measure of the health of the global travel industry.
Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UN “resilience committee” to boost tourism industry

Tourism ministers from around the world have agreed to set up a new United Nations-backed committee to consider how to respond both to the downturn in international travel as a result of the global financial crisis and the impact of climate change.
Tuesday, November 11th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Maltese cruise retained in Ushuaia for security reasons

The Maltese flagged cruise vessel “Lyubov Orlova” has been retained in Ushuaia and banned from continuing to Antarctica until it complies with the International Maritime Organization security and safety rules, according to local Argentine authorities.
Thursday, November 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Anticipated success for 09 Dakar Rally in Argentina/Chile

Organizers of the Dakar Rally, to be held next year for the first time in Argentina and Chile, following suspension because of terrorist threats in Africa, confirmed a record number of pilots: 530, the highest since 1988. The list includes car, motorcycle, truck and four wheeled cycle pilots.
Wednesday, November 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Puerto Madryn has scheduled 43 cruise calls and 45.000 pax

Puerto Madryn in the Argentine Patagonia province of Chubut is expecting 43 cruise vessel calls this coming season, --which will extend until April 17, 2009--, totalling an estimated 45.000 visitors, according to reports in the local press.
Tuesday, November 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil sets legal guidelines for making popular caipirinha

Brazil's government has published legal guidelines for the popular caipirinha, the most common and extended alcoholic drink of the 190 million population country, and which becomes mandatory as of this month.
Friday, October 31st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Paraguay Guinness record with largest open-air barbecue

Mercosur country member Paraguay broke the Guinness World Record Sunday October 26 for the world's largest one day open-air barbecue.
Tuesday, October 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
German misgivings about Antarctic visitors' number

The Antarctic wilderness is attracting a growing number of tourists keen to experience the icy landscape yet their presence is posing new risks to this unique marine environment.
Sunday, October 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina: F1 burns rubber on Bs. Aires 9 de Julio Avenue

In an splendid sunny afternoon, Scottish Formula One driver David Coulthard raced his Red Bull yesterday on the 9 de Julio Avenue in front of 80,000 fans who attended the free show downtown to watch a Formula One car in action for the first time in 10 years.
Thursday, October 23rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazilian football super star Pelé joins the cruise industry

On June 28, 2009, the flagship of the Costa fleet will sail the first cruise dedicated to “O' Rey”, the King of world football Pelé. He will be joined by some of Europe's best footballers of the 20th century, presidents of football federations, confederations and clubs, plus great Brazilian performers like Toquinho and Alexandre Pires.