Tourism

• Monday, September 9th 2024 - 09:19 UTC

  First UN Tourism thematic office for Latin America and the Caribbean inaugurated in Uruguay

  

  The first thematic office of United Nations Tourism covering the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, and focusing on legal issues was opened in Montevideo, Uruguay.

• Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 05:29 UTC

  Falklands: “Three strikes and out of the game”, for tourist operators who don't comply with guidelines

  

  The cruise ship season is approaching, and the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department and the Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) have been working together to create and implement a set of strict and clear guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.

• Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 10:10 UTC

  New Zealand to triple tax for foreign tourists, from £16.52 to £47.20

  

  New Zealand will triple its tax for foreign tourists, beginning October first. The cost of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will jump to NZ$100 (£47.20) from NZ$35 (£16.52).

• Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 09:53 UTC

  Falklands/Brize Norton airbridge flights fully booked; recommendations for challenging September

  

  The Falkland Islands Government with the UK Ministry of Defense is working on bookings and waiting lists for the airbridge, during the month of September and announced the following release, ”Our community will be aware of the current strain on Airbridge flights where all flights are fully booked, and nearly every flight waitlisted. The cancelled and returned flights in late August has added additional pressure on the availability of Airbridge seats.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 08:24 UTC

  Falklands closer to having a National Park at Hill Cove Mountains

  

  The Falkland Islands is closer to having a national park in the Hill Cove Mountains to the north of West Falkland. This is the result of a public consultation held by the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department from February to April 2024 on the proposed designation of such a national park.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 08:18 UTC

  Falklands travelers to benefit with seats for the Ascension/St Helena Airlink

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has informed that an agreement has been signed with Ascension Island Government to guarantee travelers from the Falkland Islands ten seats on each flight connecting Ascension and St Helena – known as the St Helena Airlink. This agreement removes the risk of travelers from the Falklands not being able to book a seat by guaranteeing availability.

• Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 04:38 UTC

  Budget-friendly upgrades to increase your vacation rental's appeal

  

  In the competitive world of vacation rentals, standing out to potential guests is key to maintaining a steady stream of bookings.

• Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 06:39 UTC

  Falklands: Love Penguins, Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay guidance

  

  With the upcoming cruise ship season approaching, the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department has been working in partnership with Falkland Islands Tourist Board to create and implement a set of guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.

• Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 08:52 UTC

  Jet fuel shortage grounds numerous flights in Colombia

  

  Jet fuel shortages have led airlines operating in Colombia to reschedule their services. The problem was reportedly caused by an electrical failure at the Cartagena refinery on Aug. 16.

• Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 07:29 UTC

  Norwegian cruise company promotes South Atlantic and Antarctica in China market

  

  A leading Norwegian cruise line, pioneer in South Atlantic and Antarctica expeditions is pushing its marketing efforts in China with a new road-show that will visit three cities in the country.