Tourism

• Friday, October 17th 2025 - 00:33 UTC

  South America’s Tourism Revival: Diversification and New Horizons

  

  South America’s tourism industry is experiencing a steady revival, as countries across the continent seek to diversify their offerings and attract a broader range of international visitors. But how are countries doing it, and what trends and opportunities are being created?

• Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 21:33 UTC

  South Georgia receives the visit of Commissioner Martin-Reynolds

  

  The Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Mr. Colin Martin-Reynolds has visited the British Overseas Territory, some 1.400 kilometers east/south east of the Falklands, and which are also in his realm of action.

• Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 08:51 UTC

  Falklands invites Wildlife Photographer Rachel Bigsby to promote the Islands

  

  The Falkland Islands Government is delighted to welcome Rachel Bigsby, an award-winning wildlife photographer with a special interest in seabirds, to the Falkland Islands.

• Monday, September 29th 2025 - 09:29 UTC

  Delays forecast in Argentina's air travel on Monday due to strike

  

  Air travelers in Argentina are in for a troubled journey on Monday, as disruptions to domestic and international flights are to be expected, given the announcement by workers of the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) that they would be conducting a series of assemblies at all 21 major airports.

• Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:10 UTC

  Falklands approves creation of a 29.240 acres National Park at the Hill Cove Mountains

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council this week approved legislation to establish the Hill Cove Mountains National Park and make it a legally protected area. This follows the earlier approval of the Hill Cove Mountains National Park Policy and Management Plan. The park will officially be designated upon publication of the legislation in the Gazette.

• Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 20:48 UTC

  LATAM places orders for 24 Embraer E195-E2 jets

  

  LATAM Airlines placed orders this week for the purchase of up to 74 Brazilian-built Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets to expand its network of regional destinations.

• Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 01:34 UTC

  Argentine agency admits to issuing faulty passports

  

  Argentina's National Registry of Persons (Renaper) admitted a printing flaw in passports issued between May 12 and June 30 of this year, belonging to the AAL series with specific serial number ranges 314,778-346,228; 400,000-607,599; and 616,000-620,088.

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:36 UTC

  UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean

  

  The UK government, on 10 September, introduced a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, a key source of food and oxygen for people in the UK and all over the world. This marks a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond national borders.

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 10:20 UTC

  LATAM not fully naming Ushuaia's airport sparks outrage

  

  LATAM Airlines' removal of Ushuaia's International Airport's name (“Malvinas Argentinas” - Spanish for “Argentine Falklands”) regarding its stopover between Punta Arenas (Chile) and Mount Pleasant sparked criticism on the Argentine side.

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 04:36 UTC

  Falklands, significant pressure on Southbound Airbridge flights during September

  

  The Falkland Islands community will be aware of the strain on Airbridge seating capacity at this time of year and will appreciate that this week’s cancelled flight has added additional pressure on the availability of Southbound Airbridge seats.