Tourism

Sunday, May 5th 2024 - 11:23 UTC
IAATO appoints John McKeon as Executive Committee and Chair

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed John McKeon as Executive Committee (EC) Chair and welcomed Brandon Harvey and Jørn Henriksen to the top team during this year’s annual meeting.
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Friday, May 3rd 2024 - 10:00 UTC
South Georgia after an Operational Manager with understanding on tourism and maritime affairs

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the Government team based in Stanley, Falkland Islands from August 2024. They will oversee the full range of operational work in this diverse and exciting UK Overseas Territory.
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Wednesday, May 1st 2024 - 14:25 UTC
South America as an expat destination

South America is rising as an expat destination, and for good reason. It’s a part of the world where modern cities coexist with vast rural areas under varied climates, all while having a lower cost of living than what you’ll find in major North American and European cities. In addition to these reasons, let’s take a closer look at exactly why an expat might choose South America as their preferred destination.
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Monday, April 29th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Big party on Falklands' Annual Tourism Awards, May 4th

The Falkland Islands Tourism Board, FITB, is inviting the community to join them in celebrating the Annual Falklands Tourism Awards.
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Saturday, April 27th 2024 - 08:41 UTC
Venice combats massive tourism: day visitors will be charged a €5 fee

Venice started charging this week €5 (US$ 5.30) fee for day-trippers who are not staying overnight. Despite the launch of the scheme to curb mass tourism was postponed several times, it will now apply until mid July.
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Monday, April 22nd 2024 - 12:24 UTC
Plácido Domingo show marks reopening of bullfighting ring for cultural purposes

Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo was the leading attraction on Saturday evening before a crowd of 3,300 at the newly-refurbished San Carlos Bullfighting ring in the Uruguay city of Colonia del Sacramento.
Friday, April 19th 2024 - 22:20 UTC
Tierra del Fuego Governor angered by Falklands presence at tourism fair in Sao Paulo

Governor Gustavo Melella of the Argentine Province of Tierra del Fuego which technically includes the the Falkland/Malvinas and other South Atlantic islands sent this week notes of protest regarding the “WTM Latin America” tourism fair in Sao Paulo where the British Overseas Territories have a desk. Melella sent letters to Brazil's Ambassador in Buenos Aires and the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia.
Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 10:24 UTC
Nationals from US, Australia, and Canada granted visa-free entry into Brazil for yet another year

Brazilian authorities announced that a visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the United States was postponed until April 10, 2025, Agencia Brasil reported. The measure was to become effective on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 09:59 UTC
Ferries breakdown leave West Falkland and outer islands sea isolated

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) was notified on Friday 5 April 2024 by Workboat Services Limited that Concordia Bay, the vessel contracted to undertake the Ferry and Coastal Shipping contract, had suffered a mechanical failure.
Thursday, April 4th 2024 - 23:43 UTC
Brazil: Travelers from US, Australia, and Canada will need a visa starting next week

Holders of US, Australian, and Canadian passports will be required a tourist visa to enter Brazil by air, land, or sea, effective next Wednesday (April 10), Agencia Brasil reported. Under Decree 11.875/2024, the initial Jan. 10 deadline was extended for three months to avoid the negative consequences for Brazil's tourism industry during peak season.