Tourism

Friday, August 6th 2021 - 07:44 UTC
Foreign airlines may continue to lift operations in Argentina if restrictions continue

Foreign airlines still operating in Argentina have voiced yet again their concerns over their future due to the country's restrictions on the number of flights allowed through Buenos Aires' Ezeiza international airport.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 11:45 UTC
Uruguay plans to open up gradually, first to those vaccinated with any anti COVID-19 drug

Uruguay's Ministry of Tourism is planning to first allow in only foreigners who have taken a full coronavirus vaccination scheme, regardless of its brand, as the gradual reopening of borders seems imminent.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 06:21 UTC
Brazil's Azul signs a one billion dollars deal with German manufacturer for 220 VTOL taxi aircraft

Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline announced on Monday a one billion dollars accord with German manufacturer Lilium for the purchase of 220 of VTOL electric aircraft scheduled to begin operating in 2025.
Wednesday, July 28th 2021 - 08:37 UTC
The 5,600 guests MSC Seashore delivered; inaugural Six Pearls cruise in the Mediterranean

The largest cruise ship to be built in Italy, the MSC Seashore was delivered this week to MSC Cruises. The Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard is building a sister ship MSC Seascape, which is expected to come into service in early 2022.
Monday, July 26th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Experts voice concern as Chile prepares to reopen its borders following months of harsh isolation

As announced last week, Chile is opening its borders as of July 26 to nationals and foreign residents stranded abroad since March on the condition that they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Monday, July 26th 2021 - 08:07 UTC
Lindblad Expeditions incorporates the National Geographic Endurance to its fleet

Lindblad Expeditions has inaugurated its first polar expedition cruise ship, National Geographic Endurance, in honor of explorer Ernest Shackleton's iconic Antarctic vessel. The incorporation to the fleet which took place in Reykjavik, Iceland was officially welcomed by Lindblad Expeditions’ founder and co-chair Sven Lindblad and CEO Dolf Berle, as well as her captain Aaron Wood.
Monday, July 26th 2021 - 05:08 UTC
Ushuaia encouraged by a promising winter holidays season

It's winter holidays in Argentina and the season is working out to be far better than expected for Ushuaia in the extreme south of the country, with August expectations also on the bright side.
Saturday, July 24th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Chile to open borders for vaccinated nationals and foreign residents as of next week

The Government of Chile has announced it will open the country's borders since July 26 for vaccinated nationals and foreign residents. The country completely closed its borders last April and has so far required anyone allowed in to observe a mandatory quarantine at a sanitary hotel, a measure which will remain in force for the unvaccinated.
Saturday, July 24th 2021 - 09:22 UTC
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games finally under way one year behind schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Around one year after their original starting date, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have officially kicked off in what will be a TV event with no crowds on site due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 04:52 UTC
IOC picks Brisbane for 2032 Summer Games - not quite a surprise

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is still not sure what will happen with the Tokyo 2020 Games due to start in a few hours as coronavirus cases surge in Japan, but they already know the 2032 Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia.