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Montevideo, December 18th 2025 - 03:38 UTC

Tourism

  • Monday, October 27th 2025 - 18:23 UTC

    Falklands Government signs contracts for construction of new Port Facility

    The current FIPASS structure dating back to after the Falklands war, and with an expiring date in 2028

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has announced the signing of key contracts marking a major milestone in the delivery of a new port facility for the Falkland Islands, a critical project that will replace the ageing FIPASS structure and play a vital role in the Islands’ economic future.

  • Friday, October 24th 2025 - 19:26 UTC

    Pilot strike disrupts air travel in Argentina

    Some 60 flights were either canceled or delayed

    The Airline Pilots Association (APLA) launched a four-hour industrial action on Friday, causing significant disruption at Buenos Aires' Jorge Newbery Airport and affecting thousands of passengers. The stoppage, which involved holding “informative assemblies” between 6 and 10 am, led to the cancellation and delay of over 60 flights operated by the state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas.

  • Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Ultra-luxurious ship kicks off Uruguay's cruise season

    The “six-star” ship, known for her luxury suites

    Uruguay officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of one of the world's most luxurious vessels, the Scenic Eclipse, at the Port of Montevideo. The “six-star” ship, known for her luxury suites for a total of 228 passengers, seven à la carte restaurants, and amenities including a submarine, arrived from Ilhabela, Brazil, and is bound for Buenos Aires.

  • Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 06:46 UTC

    Falklands’ avian influenza, Yorke Bay Gentoo Colony closed to Public Access

    Given the proximity of the affected colony to Stanley, the density of wildlife in the area, Yorke Bay Gentoo colony is closed to public access and is declared an infected place.

    On Wednesday, 15 October, swabs from 3 dead Gentoo penguins from Yorke Bay returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza. On Sunday, 12 October, more than one hundred carcasses were observed at the site, with several more symptomatic individuals also counted. Estimated further mortality for the week of 13 October exceeded the threshold for review of current management.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 00:33 UTC

    South America’s Tourism Revival: Diversification and New Horizons

    Photo: Pexels

    South America’s tourism industry is experiencing a steady revival, as countries across the continent seek to diversify their offerings and attract a broader range of international visitors. But how are countries doing it, and what trends and opportunities are being created?

  • Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 21:33 UTC

    South Georgia receives the visit of Commissioner Martin-Reynolds

    Mr. Colin Martin-Reynolds before boarding the MV Silver Explorer

    The Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Mr. Colin Martin-Reynolds has visited the British Overseas Territory, some 1.400 kilometers east/south east of the Falklands, and which are also in his realm of action.

  • Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 08:51 UTC

    Falklands invites Wildlife Photographer Rachel Bigsby to promote the Islands

    Rachel has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Royal Geographical Society, and National Museum of Scotland.

    The Falkland Islands Government is delighted to welcome Rachel Bigsby, an award-winning wildlife photographer with a special interest in seabirds, to the Falkland Islands.

  • Monday, September 29th 2025 - 09:29 UTC

    Delays forecast in Argentina's air travel on Monday due to strike

    ANAC workers will hold assemblies to discuss wage and labor demands at the country's main 21 airports

    Air travelers in Argentina are in for a troubled journey on Monday, as disruptions to domestic and international flights are to be expected, given the announcement by workers of the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) that they would be conducting a series of assemblies at all 21 major airports.

  • Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:10 UTC

    Falklands approves creation of a 29.240 acres National Park at the Hill Cove Mountains

    The Hill Cove Mountains National Park will be the first higher altitude protected area in the Falkland Islands, covering 11,833 hectares (29,240 acres) of public land. (Pic FIG)

    The Falkland Islands Executive Council this week approved legislation to establish the Hill Cove Mountains National Park and make it a legally protected area. This follows the earlier approval of the Hill Cove Mountains National Park Policy and Management Plan. The park will officially be designated upon publication of the legislation in the Gazette.

  • Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 20:48 UTC

    LATAM places orders for 24 Embraer E195-E2 jets

    Over 200 units of the Embraer E-195 E2 have been delivered as of 2025

    LATAM Airlines placed orders this week for the purchase of up to 74 Brazilian-built Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets to expand its network of regional destinations.