Tourism

Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
Sargassum killing Mexico and Caribbean beaches and tourism industry

Tourists looking for sun and sand in Mexican resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum have been disgusted by foul-smelling mounds of sargassum – a seaweed-like algae – piling up on beaches and turning turquoise waters brown, and experts are warning that it may be the new normal.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 06:48 UTC
US suspends all commercial passenger and cargo flights with Venezuela

The US Department of Transportation on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela, citing reports of unrest and violence around airports in the South American country.
Saturday, May 11th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
UNWTO says Spain has some of the best beaches and marina resorts for this European summer

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced this week the beaches, ports and sustainable boat tour operators in Europe for 2019. Spain boasts 669 Blue Flag awards including 566 Spanish beaches, 98 marina resorts and 5 sustainable tourist boat operators.
Saturday, May 11th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Princess Cruises announces largest ever Australia, New Zealand 2020/21 season

Princess Cruises has announced its largest Australia and New Zealand cruise season ever offered sailing towards some of the world’s most dramatic destinations during the cruise line’s October 2020 to May 2021 season. New for this season, Regal Princess joins sister ship Majestic Princess in Australia, marking the cruise line’s youngest fleet to sail in this region.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 08:01 UTC
Netherlands suffering of over-tourism: time for destination management instead of destination promotion

Netherland Tourism, Spanish Tourism, Hawaii Tourism has a common problem. Over-tourism! The world loves windmills, Amsterdam and tulips- but there is more to the Netherlands.
Saturday, May 4th 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Antarctic Tour Operators introduce mandatory measures to prevent whale strikes

Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) have unanimously voted in mandatory measures to prevent whale strikes in cetacean-rich Antarctic waters during their annual meeting this year held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 21:19 UTC
IAATO: New Measures to Manage Growth

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) closed its annual meeting in Cape Town with multiple new measures in support of its mission for safe, environmentally responsible Antarctic travel, according to a statement.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 09:55 UTC
“Falklands must be proud of their healthy and vibrant democracy”, says BFSAI commander

Penguin News caught up with the Commander of British Forces for the South Atlantic Islands, Brigadier Nick Sawyer stationed in the Falkland Islands.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:21 UTC
Proposals for a world class whisky tourist attraction in Edinburgh at the former House of Fraser

Proposals to open a “world-class” whisky tourist destination in one of Edinburgh's most prominent empty buildings is set to go ahead. Drinks giant Diageo's plans for the former House of Fraser building at the west end of Princes Street are expected to be passed next week. They have been recommended for approval by council planning officers.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 07:28 UTC
Emirates code-share partnership with LATAM Brazil on 17 Brazilian routes

Emirates has announced a new code share partnership agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil covering domestic services in Brazil, providing greater choice and connectivity to its customers.