News of tourism

Uruguayan tourism sweats over Copa Libertadores final alcohol ban

10-11-2021 17:03 Uruguayan lawmakers and workers in the tourism industry call for suspension of alcohol ban, so that football fans can celebrate the Copa Libertadores final in Montevideo with a few beers.

Nation reopens borders to foreign tourists

05-11-2021 18:20 Starting November 1, Argentina has lifted restrictions to enter and exit the country from international airports.

Argentina finally scraps entry quotas for travellers arriving by air

20-10-2021 13:01 Entry caps for air passengers to Argentina were finally eliminated by the authorities on Tuesday as promised – 14 days after the country reached the landmark of half the population fully vaccinated.

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue celebrates 90th birthday

13-10-2021 09:16 Iconic statue that towers over Rio de Janeiro celebrates its 90th birthday with a Mass, new song and a new bottle of booze.

Vaccination will be certified via 'Mi Argentina' app while overseas

10-09-2021 02:19 Travellers will certify their vaccination record when overseas using ‘Mi Argentina’ app, says government.

Do tourist boats stress out whales? Researchers find out...

08-09-2021 18:16 Researchers from Whale Wise, a marine conservation charity, are studying the stress level of cetaceans, in order to establish if they get stressed during encounters with tourists.

Foreign tourist numbers down 90% in first five months of year

16-07-2021 00:42 Barely 6,800 tourists entered the country in May, while there were 30,000 residents travelling in the opposite direction.

Hotels in Buenos Aires face long night of Covid-19

04-07-2021 00:38 Federal Capital is home to almost 900 hotels, of which roughly 70% are shuttered. Hoteliers say they’re in “total despair,” with tourism unlikely to rebound anytime soon.

EU to propose vaccine 'digital green pass' for safe movement

01-03-2021 12:37 This month, the European Commission will propose rules for an EU "Digital Green Pass" showing proof of Covid-19 vaccination and test results.

Government extends border closures until end of February

01-02-2021 23:04 Argentina’s government has extended the closure of its borders, extending a decree that prohibits non-resident foreigners from entering the country until the end of this month without special dispensation.

Verano Certificate: Travelers need certificate for summer holidays

03-12-2020 15:06 National Tourism Ministry launches an online registration system for tourists ahead of summer vacation season. Pre-booked details obligatory in several provinces.

by Clara Fernández Escudero

AA2000 plans key investment as concession extended 10 years

01-12-2020 22:03 Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, the country's largest airport operator, has pledged to invest US$2.5 billion after receiving a 10-year extension for its local airport concession.

Commercial flights to and from Argentina could restart in October

05-09-2020 10:17 Transport Minister Mario Meoni says health and safety protocols are ready, but that final decision will be taken by President Alberto Fernández in coming days.

Tourists will return, but how many of us will be left?

29-08-2020 09:14 In Salta Province, we are one of 164 travel agencies; there are 530 hotels and more than 1,200 bars and restaurants, many of whom rely on free-spending holidaymakers to improve their profit margins.

by Nick Evans

Jobs are being wiped out at airlines – and there’s worse to come

24-07-2020 15:34 About 400,000 airline workers have been fired, furloughed or told they may lose their jobs due to the coronavirus.

Once-bustling La Boca struggles without tourists

23-07-2020 02:00 Legendary neighborhood, normally filled to the brim with tourists and shops, now appears deserted due to quarantine and travel regulations. Shopkeepers and residents struggle to cope with economic contraction and loneliness.

Latam Air files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, stymied by lockdowns

26-05-2020 09:15 Latam has already eliminated more than 1,850 jobs in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in recent weeks from its global workforce of about 40,000 people, after cutting 95% of its passenger operations.

Flybondi bets on flights in Argentina to survive virus crisis

18-05-2020 17:23 Low-cost carrier will focus on domestic flights as long as demand for international travel remains subdued due to the coronavirus pandemic, says executive.

Doing things Properly

15-02-2020 09:54 They don’t have a sign outside their entrance and do not take reservations, but four years after opening, Proper is still shaking up Buenos Aires’ restaurant scene with their forward-thinking creations.

by Bruna Fontevecchia

Lammens eyes European, Chinese tourists in bid to boost economy

23-01-2020 07:19 The government is keen to attract foreign tourism, says new Tourism & Sports minister in interview, who hopes overseas visitors will be bringing more than US$6 billion into the economy by end of 2020.