Tourism

• Thursday, February 15th 2024 - 10:54 UTC

  A first-time traveler’s safety guide to a European holiday

  

  Visiting Europe and the UK is an experience with few equals. The diversity between nations, with such proximity between them all, creates a melting pot of different cultures, histories, and languages, intertwined by geography. Visiting for the first time can be a little daunting, with so much to see and do. Being far from home, your goal is always going to be creating lasting memories but there are also considerations of safety that need to be taken into account. We’ve compiled some crucial tips to ensure a secure and enjoyable trip to the European continent.

• Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:42 UTC

  Cruisers furious as Norwegian line removes Antarctica from itineraries at last moment

  

  Furious passengers are anticipating all the necessary actions against Norwegian Cruise Lines which at the last minute removed Antarctica from its upcoming itineraries. Over the weekend, the Norwegian Star, which is currently in the Drake Passage, informed passengers that the trip would have to be altered for operational reasons.

• Monday, February 12th 2024 - 10:37 UTC

  Youth Orchestra to perform at Urguay's Artigas Base in Antarctica

  

  Uruguay's Official Service of Broadcasting, Performances, and Shows (Servicio Oficial de Difusión, Representaciones y Espectáculos - Sodre) National Youth Orchestra (OJS) will send a delegation of 16 musicians to the Artigas Scientific Base in Antarctica to give a concert “For Peace and Science” marking the 40th anniversary of the South American country's presence in the area, it was reported in Montevideo.

• Friday, February 9th 2024 - 11:05 UTC

  Uruguay anticipates a record cruise season with an 11% compared to 2022/23

  

  The port of Montevideo is looking forward to a record season of cruise vessel visits with some 166 calls, out of a total of 241 which are expected to be completed by the end of April, which should represent an 11% compared to the previous situation 2022/2023.

• Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:41 UTC

  Falklands reminds increase in the rate of Embarkation Tax for air passengers

  

  The Falkland Islands government reminds that as agreed in the Budget for 2023/24, the rate of embarkation tax payable by passengers departing the Falkland Islands by air, in accordance with the Embarkation Tax Regulations Ordinance 1999, was increased from £27 to £30 per passenger, with effect from Monday 1 January 2024.

• Friday, February 2nd 2024 - 10:20 UTC

  Agreement signed to make Port of Asunción a key cultural spot

  

  According to an agreement signed by Paraguay's National Secretariat of Culture (SNC), the National Administration of Navigation and Ports (ANNP), and First Lady Leticia Ocampos, the Port of Asunción will become the country's most important cultural center, it was reported. The measure also seeks to reconvert and revamp the country capital's historic downtown, it was explained.

• Thursday, February 1st 2024 - 23:55 UTC

  Ushuaia is talking of a record cruise season and a further 10% annual growth of the industry

  

  Ushuaia is undergoing a very positive and fluid cruise season which could mark a record, with some 590 calls and 250,000 visits between passengers and crew members, was pointed out by Roberto Murcia, head of Tierra del Fuego province ports corporation.

• Thursday, February 1st 2024 - 10:00 UTC

  Silent shores: The art of finding peace in the Philippines

  

  In 2023, around 5.45 million international tourists visited the Philippines, and numbers continue to rise. Given its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning coral reefs, it’s no surprise that the Philippines has fast become a favourite with sun-seeking holidaymakers

• Wednesday, January 31st 2024 - 15:21 UTC

  A company has started the process to become the new Uruguayan flag airline

  

  Sociedad Uruguaya de Aviación (SUA), a privately owned company, has begun the process of becoming Uruguay's new flag carrier. The endeavor is led by Antonio Rama, a Uruguayan commander who has been based in Doha for a decade.

• Wednesday, January 31st 2024 - 11:07 UTC

  Tales from the Southern Seas: A Uruguayan in the Falklands

  

  Bettina Alberti Arriaga, who was the student competition winner from Uruguay, has published an article about her visit to the Falkland Islands.