Tourism

Wednesday, September 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
The Falkland's Tourist Board appoints General Manager

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) has appointed Jake Downing to the post of General Manager, effective from the 5th November 2007.
Wednesday, September 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Central American airline picks Montevideo as regional hub

Central American airline TACA announced this week the expansion of operations with two new routes linking Peru and Uruguay and San Salvador with the California city of Oakland. The flights will be officially inaugurated next October and November.
Monday, September 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Piet Velthuizen – Future Dutch international goal-keeper?

After three rounds of the Eredivisie Championship in Holland it is something of a major surprise to most football followers, to see the name of Vitesse Arnhem sitting in second place, only edged out of top spot by Feyenoord's superior goal difference. Both team's have 9 points from 3 victories.
Monday, September 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Puerto Montt expecting 100.000 cruise ship tourist

Puerto Montt, the capital of Chile's Lake District, is expecting a record 100,000 tourist to arrive in the upcoming holiday season aboard luxury cruisers.
Tuesday, August 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Airlines worldwide paper ticket replace in June 2008

”The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced it has placed its final order for paper tickets. Some 16.5 million paper tickets were ordered from 7 specialized printers to supply the 60,000 accredited IATA travel agents in 162 markets around the world until 31 May 2008.
Tuesday, August 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile's most plentiful river in Patagonia reaches record low

Chilean Patagonia Region XI Baker River, often dubbed the most plentiful river in Chile, is experiencing a decrease in water flow due to this year's unusually sparse rainfall. Government officials insist the conditions are temporary, but records indicate that the river's water levels have been steadily decreasing in the last several years.
Monday, August 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentines Win World Tango Championships

Argentina's tango pair Natalia Tonelli Attori and Fernando Gracia won the fifth edition of the Tango World Championship on Sunday in Buenos Aires.
Friday, August 24th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
British Airways and Korean Air Lines fined for price fixing

British Airways Plc and Korean Air Lines Co pleaded guilty in US court this week to a global price-fixing conspiracy and were each fined 300 million US dollars.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' airbridge upgraded with 12 business class seats

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded a new Falkland Islands Airbridge Charter contract effective next October 4, reported FIRS on Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Sao Paulo Airport's Main Runway Shut for Repairs

The main runway at Brazil's biggest international airport was shut today and will remain closed for almost two months while construction crews rebuild the tarmac to improve safety.