Tourism

Thursday, March 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Asia and Europe markets advance; Wall Street Latam falter

Stock markets in Europe and much of Asia extended a rally overnight after a week of losses in global equities but Wall Street faltered as investors pulled back. European markets steamed ahead following on Asia's rebound although Tokyo and Hong Kong turned lower.
Thursday, March 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
In spite of pickets Uruguay's summer season was “good”

Uruguay's summer season (December/March) attracted 650.000 foreign tourists of which 412.000 Argentines and 115.000 Brazilians according to an official release Thursday from the Ministry of Tourism. Overall the season was described as “good” but less promising than 2005/06.
Wednesday, March 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Three months summer season attracts 23 million tourists

With the summer season almost over Argentina had a record year in the number of tourists and money spent according to the Tourism Secretary in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, March 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
London and Paris among the top four most expensive cities

Four European cities are the most expensive in the world claims a survey from the Economist Intelligence Unit's worldwide cost of living survey. Latinamerica on the other hand has the cheapest average cost of living.
Monday, March 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Foreign tourism in Chile increased 9% in summer months

Over 640,000 foreign tourists visited Chile this summer contributing more than 345 million US dollars to the economy, reported Chile's state tourism office ÃÂ¢€” SERNATUR- last week.
Sunday, March 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
BA and Virgin knock open sky deal

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have criticised a new “open skies” deal between the European Union and US that aims to open up their airline markets.
Wednesday, February 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Iberia Madrid-Gibraltar flights register 50% occupancy

Passenger occupation levels of the new Iberia Madrid-Gibraltar flight stands at approximately 50%, according to official figures released by the Spanish airline at the weekend and reported in the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Saturday, February 24th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Former Chilean president burgled in Punta del Este

Thieves broke into the house where former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos was vacationing in the exclusive Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este approximately two weeks ago, reported Friday the Montevideo press.
Thursday, February 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
LAN becomes majority holder of Argentine affiliate

Chile's flag carrier LAN airlines increased the share of its Argentine affiliate to 70%, following 2006 reforms to the Argentine Aeronautical code authorizing foreigners to have a majority stake in commercial airlines, reports the Buenos Aires press.
Thursday, February 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Disney Cruse Line has plans for two 122.000 tons vessels

Media conglomerate Walt Disney Co. said Thursday that it plans to expand its cruise business with the addition of two new ocean liners to meet demand for its family cruise vacations.