Tourism

Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Another good year is forecasted for global tourism

The year 2007 has started on a higher than expected note for global tourism. From January through April, international tourist arrivals worldwide rose by over 6% to 252 million, representing an additional 15 million arrivals as against the same period in 2006, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
Tuesday, July 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine group interested in managing Punta Arenas airport

An Argentine group firmly established in Patagonia is interested in participating in the tender for management of two of Chile's extreme south airports, Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales according to reports in the local press.
Tuesday, July 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Royal Caribbean betting heavily in the Asian cruise market

Royal Caribbean Cruises has called on Asian countries to construct improved port facilities in order to accommodate larger cruise liners as the firm looks to offer more cruise holidays to the region.
Saturday, July 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Global pool offers World new 7 Wonders

About 100 million votes were cast by the Internet and cellphone text messages, said New7Wonders, the nonprofit organization that conducted the poll.
Sunday, July 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
France and Spain remain world's top tourist destination

France and Spain remained the top destinations for visitors in 2006, the United Nations World Tourism Organization said in a new report.
Tuesday, June 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
U.N. declares Ecuador's Galapagos Islands in danger

The Galapagos Islands in Ecuador and Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park have been inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced today.
Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Air travel scary in South America

Flying through South America's busiest airports has become frightening and time-consuming for passengers and pilots alike as a surge in travelers overwhelms under funded air traffic control systems.
Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Cruise industry is flourishing

THE Falklands' flourishing tourism industry continues to grow, particularly in the cruise ship sector.
Thursday, June 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Research plan to repopulate Chilean Patagonia with llamas

Chilean investigators are working with Brigham Young University to genetically select the best and most productive characteristics of Chile's llama population. Their aim is to ultimately repopulated Chile's southern Patagonia with llamas, which could become an economic resource for the region and also contribute to halting the erosion of Patagonia's fragile soil, which llama hooves do not wear down.
Thursday, June 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Glacial Lake disappearance in Chile baffles scientists

A glacial lake in Chile's southern Andes has disappeared, and scientists want to know why. The disappearance of the five-acre lake in the Huemules National Park was discovered in late May by park rangers.