Tourism

Wednesday, September 1st 2021 - 09:59 UTC
Uruguayan Mayor expectant on return of Argentine tourists

Enrique Antía, Mayor of the Uruguayan department of Maldonado where the elite Punta del Este beach resort is located Tuesday warned of actions by the Buenos Aires Government of President Alberto Fernández to persuade vacationers against travelling abroad next Summer.
Tuesday, August 31st 2021 - 08:56 UTC
Chile announces sanitary protocol for tourists on cruise expeditions to Antarctica

Chile announced on Monday that foreign tourists on cruise expeditions to Antarctica can call and land in the country as long as they comply with a strict sanitary protocol. Andrea Wolleter, head of Chile's tourism services made the announcement following on reiterated petitions from organizations linked to the tourism industry as well as regional and city officials.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Uruguayan President signs decree outlining conditions for foreigners to reenter as of September 1

Foreign owners of real estate property in the country will be allowed back into Uruguay starting September 1 and bring along family members up to the second degree, provided they have all been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 08:57 UTC
Wonder of the Seas on its inaugural cruise from Shanghai next March

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas has returned to Saint Naizaire after completing four days of sea trials including seven dozen tests, which apparently have been successful or up to expected standards.
Friday, August 27th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Brazilian airline Gol will require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aéreas Thursday announced that starting in November, it will require all its employees to have taken a full COVID-19 vaccine treatment.
Friday, August 27th 2021 - 08:41 UTC
Uruguayan Lower House expected to consider an investigation committee into 21 years of Tourism ministry affairs

Uruguayan lawmakers from the ruling coalition and opposition finally agreed to propose to the full Lower House an investigation committee to analyze Tourism ministry performance and affairs from 2010 to 2021, particularly in reference to the contracting of publicity.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 08:33 UTC
Celebration in Ushuaia: cruise season authorized to begin on 20 October

It's official, Argentina announced the opening of the 2021/2022 bi-oceanic and Antarctic cruise season next 20 October. The administrative resolution 834/2021 was published in the Official Gazette, triggering immediate satisfaction from Tierra del Fuego province whose governor contacted the Tourism and Sports minister Matías Lammens.
Wednesday, August 25th 2021 - 08:36 UTC
Former Uruguayan Tourism minister forced to resign has many influential friends in the political system

“Please be careful with the management of public monies”, Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou advised the newly appointed Tourism minister, lawmaker Tabare Viera, who on Monday replaced German Cardoso, also elected lawmaker but extremely pragmatic in his political alliances, and audaciously close on occasions to redlines.
Wednesday, August 25th 2021 - 08:01 UTC
Eastern Airlines cancellation leaves 140 passengers bound for Montevideo stranded

About 140 passengers who should have already landed at Montevideo's Carrasco international airport were stranded in Miami after Eastern Airlines canceled its August 23 service “due to a crew problem.”
Tuesday, August 24th 2021 - 09:37 UTC
Tabaré Viera becomes Uruguay's new Minister of Tourism

The Government of Uruguay has appointed Colorado Senator Tabaré Viera and the nation's new Minister of Tourism following the resignation of Germán Cardoso amid a corruption scandal.