Tourism

Friday, February 14th 2020 - 07:23 UTC
Falkland Islands announces partner to develop new port

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced on Thursday it has selected a development partner to design and build a new port in Stanley Harbour. After an extensive global procurement process, FIG is pleased to announce that it has agreed to BAM Nuttall Ltd as its development partner, subject to successful conclusion of contract. The aim is for the contract to be agreed and signed by the end of March 2020.
Wednesday, February 12th 2020 - 11:24 UTC
Heathrow may fall behind Paris as Europe’s number 1 airport hub

Despite record-breaking start to the year at Heathrow, latest figures show that EU competitor, Charles de Gaulle, is growing at twice the rate and is set to overtake as Europe’s leading hub airport within the next 2 years.
Saturday, February 8th 2020 - 10:39 UTC
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela's Conviasa, the country's flag carrier

United States on Friday criminalized transactions with Venezuelan flag carrier Conviasa, saying it wanted to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to cede power. Under the new sanctions, anyone in the United States will be banned from any transactions with Conviasa, which stands for Consorcio Venezolano de Industrias Aeronauticas y Servicios.
Friday, February 7th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
“Falklands much closer to Brazil after the second flight”, UK ambassador

The British ambassador to Brazil, Vijay Rangarajan, this week said the second flight will bring the Falkland Islands closer to Brazil, describing it as a potential engine to help drive links between the two countries.
Thursday, February 6th 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Two Celebrity Eclipse passengers air rescued by the Argentina Coast Guard

Two American passengers on board the cruise vessel Celebrity Eclipse and vomiting blood were rescued in the high seas, some 210 kilometers from the seaside resort of Mar del Plata, by an Argentine Coast Guard helicopter on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Ten coronavirus positive cases in quarantined cruise vessel with 3.371 passengers in Japanese waters

At least 10 passengers on a cruise ship that Japan quarantined tested positive for the new coronavirus, public broadcaster NHK and other Japanese media reported on Wednesday, citing the health ministry.
Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises out of China until March 4

Royal Caribbean Cruises has cancelled eight cruises out of China through March 4 in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the world's second-largest economy, the company said on Tuesday. The company said it expects the cancellations and some modifications to its itineraries to reduce earnings by 25 cents per share.
Tuesday, February 4th 2020 - 06:46 UTC
Brazil investing heavily in tourism industry; visa waiver for main outbound markets

The number of Americans booking flights to Brazil has jumped 39% since the government of President Jair Bolsonaro waived a visa requirement for U.S. citizens in June, according to its official tourism agency, which is devising plans to draw more.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Beijing furious with US over warning American citizens to avoid China

Beijing on Friday sharply criticized the United States for warning American citizens to avoid China and for urging those already there to leave due to the coronavirus health emergency.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Coronavirus restrictions announced for the cruise industry

On advice from the Cruise Lines International Association and health officials, Carnival Cruise Line has announced new restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This also comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency as the virus continues to spread not just in China but around the world and the numbers keep on going up.