Tourism

Wednesday, February 23rd 2022 - 09:24 UTC
No more VAT for Uruguayan hotels to boost domestic travel

The Government of Uruguay has decided to scrap the Value Added Tax (VAT) from hotel bills paid by local nationals between March 1 and April 17 in a move to boost domestic tourism. The measure, which was already in force for foreign travelers, seeks to help the leisure industry, heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, February 18th 2022 - 10:17 UTC
Uruguayan leisure businesses need help after poor summer season due to Omicron

Uruguay’s hotels and restaurants will seek compensation from the Government for their losses during a summer season which was between “mediocre” and “dire,” as tourism was nowhere near pre-pandemic levels, it was announced.
Thursday, February 17th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Tall ships gather at Rio de Janeiro for naval parade

Ships from all navies in the region keep arriving at Río de Janeiro for the Velas Latinoamérica 2022 (Latin American Sails 2022) parade scheduled for Feb. 22
Saturday, February 12th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Paraguay to require yellow fever vax when travel includes risk areas

In times when controversies over COVID-19 vaccination mandates keep mounting worldwide, Paraguay's authorities Friday announced a proof of immunization against yellow fever will be required to travelers arriving from or leaving for Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela.
Wednesday, February 9th 2022 - 22:00 UTC
Venezuela allows flights to and from Portugal to resume

The Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro Wednesday gave the nod to the resumption of commercial flights to and from Portugal, which were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, February 9th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Gibraltar associate partner of Cruise Lines International and conference sponsor next May in Southampton

The Gibraltar Tourist Board has been confirmed as a new long-term associate partner of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland. The agreement will enhance Gibraltar’s brand awareness across the region, bringing them into CLIA’s wider community of cruise lines, travel agents, and stakeholders.
Tuesday, February 8th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Punta Arenas cruise season: 27 vessels on tours of Antarctica

The Punta Arenas port management company, in the extreme south of Chile, has offered a timetable of cruise vessel activities during the first two weeks of February. According to the program, eleven calls are scheduled in the two weeks to 15 February. Until Sunday 6 February six cruise vessels were effectively called.
Thursday, February 3rd 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Falklands updates international connectivity, but community's health remains the priority

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) said on Wednesday it recognizes that many people are keen to receive an update on restoring the international connecting flights with mainland South America. Media across the world is starting to report on the relaxations of borders, removal of testing requirements, and returning to a relatively normal way of life in many countries.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 11:44 UTC
Recommended reading, updated Argentina Travel Advice by FCDO

The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has updated its Travel Advice on Argentina. Among other issues, the TA points out that 126,548 British nationals visited Argentina in 2019 and most visits are trouble-free.
Wednesday, January 26th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
IAATO officially marked Antarctic Ambassadorship Day, April 25

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO has announced that the first international day dedicated to Antarctic Ambassadors will be held on 25 April 2022. Last August IAATO as part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations, anticipated the creation of Antarctic Ambassadorship Day. The membership organisation formalised its definition of an Antarctic Ambassador in May to be someone who: