Tourism

Monday, May 4th 2026 - 01:45 UTC
Three dead in hantavirus outbreak aboard polar cruise ship from Ushuaia bound for Cape Verde

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed three deaths on Sunday aboard the polar cruise ship MV Hondius from a hantavirus outbreak, a disease typically transmitted through rodents. The vessel, operated by the Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, had set sail from the port of Ushuaia, in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, on March 20, bound for the port of Praia in Cape Verde, where its journey was scheduled to conclude on May 4.
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Sunday, May 3rd 2026 - 09:54 UTC
Another Antarctica season of over 100.000 visitors, according to IAATO

The latest official report from IAATO, (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators), put total 2024-25 visitation at 118,491, after 122,072 in 2023-24, meaning traffic remains well above the 100,000 mark even after a modest pullback.
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Friday, May 1st 2026 - 06:39 UTC
Adventure Tourism in Latin America: Capturing Moments Beyond the Guidebook

Latin America has long been a destination for travelers seeking authentic experiences, from the Amazon rainforest to Patagonian peaks. Yet the region's adventure tourism sector has evolved dramatically over the past decade, driven not only by improved infrastructure and tour operators but also by the democratization of content creation technology. Today's travelers are not passive observers; they are documentarians of their own journeys, capturing and sharing experiences in real time across digital platforms.
Saturday, April 25th 2026 - 16:12 UTC
Viking's Jørn Henriksen new IAATO executive committee chair

Jørn Henriksen, director of expedition operations at Viking, was elected chair of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, (IAATO) executive committee.
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Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 03:25 UTC
European airlines cut flights and raise fares as Iran conflict fuels jet fuel crisis

Lufthansa Group announced on Tuesday the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October, the most significant measure taken so far by a European airline in response to soaring jet fuel prices driven by the conflict in Iran. The decision is part of a broader trend reshaping European aviation ahead of the peak travel season.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 09:17 UTC
Falklands participating at the IAATO annual meeting at Annapolis, MD

A delegation of Falkland Islands representatives is currently attending the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO, Annual Meeting, (20/23 April), which also includes a Marketplace expo, at Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Friday, April 10th 2026 - 02:09 UTC
Tourism accounted for nearly half of Uruguay's GDP growth in 2025, generating $2.04 billion in exports

Tourism accounted for nearly half of Uruguay's gross domestic product growth in 2025 and represented 6.2% of the country's economic activity, according to the first monitor produced by the Uruguayan Chamber of Tourism together with the Center for the Study of Economic and Social Reality (Ceres), presented on Thursday in Punta del Este.
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 21:15 UTC
Holy Week boosts Paraguayan tourism: 90% hotel occupancy and 36% revenue increase

Domestic tourism during Holy Week in Paraguay grew 15% compared with the previous year, with 409,431 visitors generating revenue of $55.5 million, a 36% increase, the National Tourism Secretariat (Senatur) reported based on data from its Tourism Observatory.
Thursday, March 5th 2026 - 17:44 UTC
Formula 1-standard circuit proposed for Uruguay’s Punta del Este

Local authorities in Uruguay’s Maldonado department are reviewing a proposal by Brazil’s Stehling Racing Team to develop a racetrack built to Formula 1 standards in the Punta del Este–Laguna del Sauce corridor, a plan still at an early stage and without any confirmation that it would translate into hosting a world championship round.
Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 14:19 UTC
Falklands, review and challenges for FIGAS, the Islands Air Service

A review of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, and its current challenges will be taking take place, it has been revealed by members of the Executive Council. It comes as ExCo were updated on the latest progress regarding the ongoing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft replacement project, which has encountered several delays.