Tourism

Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Dozens of tourists victims of mass robbery when climbing the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio

Dozens of tourists hiking toward the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro were held at gunpoint for up to two hours in a mass robbery that could mark an early test for anti-crime crackdowns promised by Brazil’s new president.
Friday, January 4th 2019 - 06:55 UTC
Falklands to consider options to enlarge international airport terminal

Options for the extension of the Falkland Islands' Mount Pleasant airport passenger terminal will be considered by the local elected authorities in the coming weeks. According to Penguin News, quoting lawmaker MLA Barry Elsby, options will be put before the Executive Council early in the new year.
Thursday, December 27th 2018 - 05:11 UTC
“Harmony of the Seas” crew member lost in the Atlantic; US Coast Guard on the search

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Wednesday it was searching for a British crew member who went overboard from a Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Arron Hough, 20, went overboard 430 km off the northwest of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, a spokesman for the Coast Guard 7th District revealed in a telephone interview.
Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 05:46 UTC
Gatwick Airport admits insufficient technology to prevent future drone disruptions

The boss of London's Gatwick Airport has refused to rule out the possibility of future drone disruption once the military leave. Gatwick chief operating officer Chris Woodroofe said there is currently no commercially available equipment he could put in place to neutralize the threat.
Saturday, December 15th 2018 - 09:14 UTC
Brexit: Britons will have to pay €7 every three years to travel to EU countries

Britons will have to pay €7 (£6.30) every three years to travel to EU countries, as a consequence of Brexit. The European Commission has confirmed that while UK travelers will not need a visa, they will need to apply for and buy another document.
Friday, December 14th 2018 - 08:58 UTC
Travel group Tui profits up on rise in hotel and cruise bookings

A rise in hotel and cruise bookings has helped European travel group Tui sail through another year with more than 10% growth in profits. It said next year, profits would grow a similar amount as customers also bought more excursions and holiday activities. Tui has seen double-digit growth for the last four years.
Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 06:22 UTC
Falklands goes ahead with negotiations and contract for second commercial flight

The Executive Council has today Wednesday authorised the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government to complete the necessary negotiations with LATAM Airlines Brazil and to finalise a contract, subject to agreement with MLAs, to establish and operate a new weekly route between Sao Paulo and the Falkland Islands.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 09:57 UTC
Emergency dredging in Ushuaia on time to receive “Celebrity Eclipse”

The port of Ushuaia in the extreme south of Argentina is undergoing an emergency dredging on its southern access ahead of December 16 when the cruise Celebrity Eclipse with its 3.000 passengers and 1.100 crew is scheduled to dock.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 06:31 UTC
Chile recognized as best adventure tourism destination for third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Chile is recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world at the World Travel Awards that are considered the Oscars of the international tourism industry. The ceremony was held in Lisbon, Portugal last Sunday.
Friday, November 30th 2018 - 05:52 UTC
Falklands voice dismay and praise for second commercial flight

The proposed second airline service between the Falklands and South America with a once a month stopover in Argentina, drew both strongly voiced concerns and praise at a public meeting held on Wednesday evening in Stanley. Worried citizens suggested Argentina might manipulate Islanders by threatening to interrupt the link to Sao Paulo, Brazil in the longer term.