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Montevideo, June 1st 2025 - 02:30 UTC

Tourism

  • Thursday, October 17th 2024 - 10:24 UTC

    IAATO and COMNAP announce 2024 Antarctic Fellowships

    Lucila Belén Morales, a PhD candidate from Andrés Bello University in Chile

    The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) (*), and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) have announced their selections for the 2024 Antarctic Fellowship. The annual Antarctic Fellowships, are an investment in the professional development of talented early career researchers.

  • Thursday, October 17th 2024 - 06:13 UTC

    Panama Canal posts significant setback in FY2024

    The number of crossing vessels was cut down from 38 to 22 on average between July 2023 and May 2024

    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reported this week a 29.3% drop in passing ships during Fiscal Year 2024 as a result of the severe drought affecting the interoceanic crossing. A total of 9,944 transits were recorded this year, a significant setback from 14,080 crossings in 2023. A fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year.

  • Wednesday, October 16th 2024 - 10:11 UTC

    Uruguay: International airport at Melo inaugurated

    “The far northeast of the country is no longer so far away,” Lacalle stressed

    Just a few days after the first domestic flight within Uruguay operated by Paraguayan carrier Paranair between Montevideo and Salto, President Luis Lacalle Pou Monday inaugurated the new international airport at the city of Melo, which showed the Multicolor coalition's commitment to developing and strengthening the country's air connectivity. The terminal's remodeling was part of the operations of the National System of International Airports and had a cost of US$ 12 million.

  • Friday, October 11th 2024 - 10:45 UTC

    Montevideo's airport to undergo major technological improvement

    The new ILS system will be in use at Carrasco's 07/25 runway

    Montevideo's Carrasco International Airport is undergoing a US$ 20 million technological update that will allow instrument landings (ILS) with zero visibility, it was announced at the Uruguayan capital Thursday. Hence, flight delays are expected to be cut down, it was explained.

  • Friday, October 11th 2024 - 10:19 UTC

    Hurricane Milton leaves at least 12 dead in Florida

    “It's going to take several billion dollars” to build back from Milton, Biden said

    At least 12 people have been confirmed dead Thursday in the U.S. state of Florida, where Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving millions without power and causing severe damage. According to PowerOutage.us, 2.63 million homes were still without power in Florida Thursday night.

  • Wednesday, October 9th 2024 - 08:46 UTC

    Uruguay: Montevideo-Salto route by a foreign carrier started

    Paranair's new service is in line with Uruguay's newly signed open skies agreements with Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay

    Paraguayan carrier Paranair Tuesday performed the maiden flight between the Uruguayan cities of Montevideo and Salto, thus marking the beginning of a new era in commercial aviation with foreign operators serving domestic routes.

  • Saturday, October 5th 2024 - 10:00 UTC

    Luxury hotel in Puerto Williams to enhance Antarctic travel

    Puerto Williams is a key starting point for Antarctic expeditions

    Cruise industry giants Silversea announced this week its plans to build a luxury hotel in the Chilean town of Puerto Williams to revolutionize Antarctic tourism. The 150-room complex “will allow us to offer an unparalleled Antarctic expedition that further enhances our world-class vacation portfolio,” Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty said.

  • Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 - 07:13 UTC

    Falklands Tourist Board and cruise lines working on solutions for clash days

    A busy day at the Stanley Jetty Visitor Centre, great for the economy but not necessarily for Islanders normal life

    The issue of the controversial clash days during the cruise summer season was also addressed by ExCo in its end of September meeting. It was noted that the Falkland Island Tourist Board (FITB) is currently taking cruise ship bookings out to the 2026/27 season and intends to continue monitoring future clash days during the 2024/25 season.

  • Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 - 06:48 UTC

    LATAM with improved performance results looking to refinance debts

    LATAM had a net profit of US$146 million in the second quarter, driven by growth and healthy margins, accumulating US$405 million in six months of 2024

    LATAM Airlines has announced an interest in refinancing its US$450 million 13.375% Senior Secured Bonds maturing in 2027, and its current US$1.1 billion term loan agreement. The debt was issued in October 2022 in connection with its exit from the reorganization proceedings under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code.

  • Tuesday, October 1st 2024 - 23:56 UTC

    Falklands: Strong turnout for World Tourism Day celebrations

    FITB expressed gratitude for the community’s continued support and participation (Pic FIDC)

    The Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) celebrated a successful World Tourism Day event, with a strong turnout from both businesses and the community. Eight local tourism businesses participated, and for the first time, the event also featured arts and crafts, showcasing four different types of crafts. This addition reflects the growing involvement of local suppliers, with 73 now represented at the Jetty Visitor Centre.