Tourism

Thursday, August 13th 2020 - 07:09 UTC
Italy's cruise industry begins sailing in the Mediterranean on August 15

Italy's cruise industry is preparing to sail again in Mediterranean waters, hoping to help jumpstart the country's economy while restoring the reputation of the beleaguered global sector. MSC Cruises, a privately owned company based in Geneva, will resume operations with two departures from Italy this month, it said over the weekend.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:10 UTC
Gibraltar wins de Med Cruise Award for its commitment during the pandemic

In the second edition of the annual MedCruise Awards, Gibraltar has won the award for the “Western Mediterranean MedCruise port showing the greatest commitment during the pandemic”.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 08:19 UTC
Sunbathers in Rio beaches will have to reserve spaces through a mobile app

Sunbathers wanting to visit Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches, despite Brazil's raging COVID-19 epidemic, could soon be able to reserve socially-distant sand space through a mobile app, the city's mayor said on Monday.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 07:56 UTC
Falklands' Covid support paid out over a £1m; tourism expected to continue tied to the scheme

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, up to July 6, had paid out £1,016,570 for Covid support measures from the total approved funding of £8.99m. The figure, from a paper presented to the Executive Council does not include the wool clip purchase scheme, which is expected to total around £2.9m.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:06 UTC
Collective suit filed in Paris against Costa Cruises by 850 French passengers

Around 850 French passengers who were onboard a coronavirus-riddled cruise ship that was turned away from numerous ports in March have filed a collective suit in Paris with 180 complaints, including manslaughter, against Costa Cruises, their lawyer said on Sunday.
Saturday, August 8th 2020 - 08:19 UTC
Covid-19 free South Georgia stands ready to welcome vsitors, but with extra precautions

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a range of obstacles to navigate in order for the 2020/21 tourism season to take place, however, the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, is committed to meet the challenge and facilitate visits where possible, without compromising on our commitment to safe and environmentally sensitive tourism.
Saturday, August 8th 2020 - 07:03 UTC
Technical calls in Gibraltar of cruise liners Jewel of the Seas and Norwegian Epic

The Cruise Liners “Jewel of the Seas” and “Norwegian Epic” plan to carry out technical calls at Gibraltar on Monday, 10th August 2020, at around 08:00 hrs.
Friday, August 7th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Cruise Lines lobby voluntarily suspends operations until al least 31 October

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, announced this week that its ocean-going cruise line members have agreed to voluntarily suspend U.S. cruise operations until at least 31 October 2020.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Falklands/Chile commercial air link suspended until at least November

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, which continues to review connetivity, was informed by LATAM that the weekly air link with Chile, via the Punta Arenas-Santiago route will remain suspended until at least 7 November 2020, and the situation will be reviewed near that date.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:02 UTC
Falklands analyzes Visitor Policy and gloomy prospects for next tourist season

The Falkland Islands Executive Council considered this week a paper relating to the current Quarantine and Visitor Policy and its implications for tourism, given the global situation of the industry, and international connectivity. Lawmaker Mark Pollard admitted that under current circumstances the next tourist season in the Falklands will not be able to rely on international visitors.