Tourism

• Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 07:40 UTC

  Punta Arenas and Ushuaia inaugurate cruise season 2024/25 next week

  

  Punta Arenas and Ushuaia are ready for the start of the cruise season which in Chile is scheduled for Saturday 14th September and in Argentina, 17th September. In both cases it is a regional cruise with the “Ventus Australis” along the Chilean straits and channels, but there is great optimism that it could in effect 2024/25 could be a record season.

• Monday, September 9th 2024 - 10:14 UTC

  Falklands support for tourism sector affected by pathogenic avian influenza

  

  Following the approval at ExCo on Tuesday 27 August 2024, the Falkland Islands Government are pleased to announce the continuation of the support scheme designed specifically to mitigate the effects of site closures associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, on tourism businesses, operators and employees until 2 April 2025.

• Monday, September 9th 2024 - 09:19 UTC

  First UN Tourism thematic office for Latin America and the Caribbean inaugurated in Uruguay

  

  The first thematic office of United Nations Tourism covering the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, and focusing on legal issues was opened in Montevideo, Uruguay.

• Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 05:29 UTC

  Falklands: “Three strikes and out of the game”, for tourist operators who don't comply with guidelines

  

  The cruise ship season is approaching, and the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department and the Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) have been working together to create and implement a set of strict and clear guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.

• Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 10:10 UTC

  New Zealand to triple tax for foreign tourists, from £16.52 to £47.20

  

  New Zealand will triple its tax for foreign tourists, beginning October first. The cost of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will jump to NZ$100 (£47.20) from NZ$35 (£16.52).

• Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 09:53 UTC

  Falklands/Brize Norton airbridge flights fully booked; recommendations for challenging September

  

  The Falkland Islands Government with the UK Ministry of Defense is working on bookings and waiting lists for the airbridge, during the month of September and announced the following release, ”Our community will be aware of the current strain on Airbridge flights where all flights are fully booked, and nearly every flight waitlisted. The cancelled and returned flights in late August has added additional pressure on the availability of Airbridge seats.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 08:24 UTC

  Falklands closer to having a National Park at Hill Cove Mountains

  

  The Falkland Islands is closer to having a national park in the Hill Cove Mountains to the north of West Falkland. This is the result of a public consultation held by the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department from February to April 2024 on the proposed designation of such a national park.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 08:18 UTC

  Falklands travelers to benefit with seats for the Ascension/St Helena Airlink

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has informed that an agreement has been signed with Ascension Island Government to guarantee travelers from the Falkland Islands ten seats on each flight connecting Ascension and St Helena – known as the St Helena Airlink. This agreement removes the risk of travelers from the Falklands not being able to book a seat by guaranteeing availability.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 04:38 UTC

  Budget-friendly upgrades to increase your vacation rental's appeal

  

  In the competitive world of vacation rentals, standing out to potential guests is key to maintaining a steady stream of bookings.

• Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 06:39 UTC

  Falklands: Love Penguins, Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay guidance

  

  With the upcoming cruise ship season approaching, the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department has been working in partnership with Falkland Islands Tourist Board to create and implement a set of guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.