Tourism

Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Argentina announces no more caps on arrival of nationals and foreign residents: see from what date

The Government of Argentine Tuesday announced that as of Oct. 19 there will be no more caps on the arrival of nationals “by air” after the country has “reached the threshold of 50% of the population vaccinated with the complete scheme.”
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Uruguay opened its stand at the 2020 Universal Expo in Dubai

Uruguay inaugurated Tuesday its stand at the 2020 Universal Expo in Dubai, an event that has attracted over 190 countries.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 08:14 UTC
MSC cruises cancels 2021/22 season to Uruguay and Argentina

MSC cruises announced on Tuesday that it was cancelling its 2021/22 cruise season to Argentina and Uruguay. “Since the beginning of the year and continuing on the path outlined last year to achieve the safe resumption of cruise operations in Buenos Aires, MSC Cruises has been working closely with authorities from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay to reestablish protocols and joint operation rules for the 2021/22 season from Buenos Aires and Montevideo under the new normality”, pointed out a release from the Swiss company.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 18:42 UTC
Arrival into UK made easier: it's all about country of origin being on red list or not

The United Kingdom has launched a simplified system regarding the processing of arriving passengers effective Monday, Oct. 4. Following long queues and no practical improvement, British authorities have decided that arriving travelers are to be measured as coming from a country within the red list... or not.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Some hope for this coming cruise season as Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina make public protocols

Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina have announced the vaccine certificates and protocols which will be demanded from cruise vessel passengers and crewmembers this coming summer season if they are to call in the three countries as part of their South American tours.
Friday, October 1st 2021 - 19:48 UTC
Argentina to strike all restrictions on flights as of next month

Argentina's Interior Minister Wado De Pedro, Friday announced that effective November 1 airlines interested in operating in the country will be able to do so with no coronavirus restrictions in place.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Restrictions on non-traveling people to Buenos Aires international airport eased down

Argentine authorities Wednesday have allowed for the access of people to Buenos Aires' main air terminal to accompany departing passengers, but those welcoming arriving travelers still need to wait outside, it was announced.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 09:32 UTC
Migrations Director confirms Argentine borders are open for everyone as of November 1

Argentina's Migration Director Florencia Carignano Tuesday confirmed borders will be open to anyone starting November 1st.
Tuesday, September 28th 2021 - 09:06 UTC
Falklands extends tourism recovery incentive for a second season

Following the success of the initial Tourism Recovery Incentive Program – or ‘TRIP’ – which was designed to support tourism-related businesses and stimulate economic growth across the Islands during 2020/21, the Falklands Islands government announced that the scheme will run again this year.
Monday, September 27th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Falkland Islands Government expands policy for approved visitors

On Wednesday 22 September, ExCo agreed to revise its policy in connection with the categories of visitors allowed entry into the Falkland Islands. This decision was taken as part of the government’s regular review of ongoing pandemic management plans.