Tourism

Friday, December 9th 2022 - 14:50 UTC
LATAM domestic pilots threatening with strike beginning 31 December

LATAM airlines domestic pilots are threatening with industrial action unless their pre-pandemic contract conditions are re-established. The fifty air professionals this week announced an “non-yielding” position since as happened with other Latam unions and officials, they are intent in recovering pre-pandemic benefits.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 08:48 UTC
Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave, A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died

A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died and four other guests were injured after the Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave while crossing the Drake Passage heading for Ushuaia in Argentine Tierra del Fuego province.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
South Georgia Museum open for business; 113 cruises booked to visit the Island

The Museum on South Georgia is fully open and offering all its services for the first time since its early closure during 2019-20 season. It was closed slightly early in March 2020 due to the global pandemic and remained closed the following summer and then a very small team managed to partially operate the museum for part of last (2021-22) season.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Foreign tourists spend record-high amounts in Brazil

Foreign travelers have left behind record-high amounts of money in Brazil, according to a Central Bank (BCB) report released Tuesday.
Thursday, November 24th 2022 - 13:18 UTC
World tourism closing on pre-pandemic levels; Europe records strongest recovery

An estimated 700 million tourists traveled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the number recorded for the same period in 2021. This equates to 63% of 2019 levels and puts the sector on course to reach 65% of its pre-pandemic levels this year, in line with UNWTO scenarios. Results were boosted by strong pent-up demand, improved confidence levels and the lifting of restrictions in an increasing number of destinations.
Wednesday, November 23rd 2022 - 10:31 UTC
FIH Group recovering from covid-19 and optimistic about a stronger second half

The FIH Group announced it continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19 and the progress demonstrated in the first half of the year is expected to continue with the coming of the traditionally stronger second half, including the return of tourists to the Falklands.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Two US cruise passengers drown during a Zodiac excursion in Antarctic waters

Two United States cruise passengers drowned in Antarctica during a tour in a semi-rigid inflatable Zodiac boat, which capsized for reasons still to be determined. Fortunately, other passengers on board were rescued on time from the frigid waters.
Saturday, November 19th 2022 - 08:56 UTC
Punta del Este ready for upcoming summer season

Punta del Este Mayor Enrique Antía Friday confirmed the “bridge two” in La Barra had been reopened after intensive work for the exclusive Uruguayan beach resort to be ready for the upcoming summer season.
Thursday, November 17th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
High demand makes Iberia increase Madrid-Montevideo frequency sooner than planned

Spanish airline Iberia announced this week that it will be increasing its services from Madrid to Montevideo effective Jan. 1, 2023, due to the high ticket demand that had led company directors to speed up a plan that was originally scheduled for June.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022 - 10:11 UTC
LATAM pilots' strike avoided at last minute; airline activity rapidly picking up

Minutes before deadline officials from the Chilean/Brazilian carrier Latam and the Pilots Union reached over the weekend an agreement which deactivated what seemed an unavoidable strike. The reason for the strike dates back to 2020, when Latam fired 240 pilots and cut the remaining professionals salaries by 30%.