Budget for bird flu support increased
Amendments to the Avian Influenza Tourism Support Scheme were discussed during the latest Executive Council meeting. Some changes were also implemented to the emergency measures
Falklands tourism recognised with awards
A celebration marking the dedication of those who work in the tourism sector was held at the Historic Dockyard Museum last Saturday. The event saw
Summary of the 2023/24 tourism season
The 2023/24 tourism season has come to a close with just over 73,200 cruise ship passengers and a number of land based tourists visiting the
Community concerns raised over cruise ship clash days
Eighteen months ago, the Falkland Islands Policy Unit began work on investigating issues caused by cruise ship clash days. Since then, Executive Director of the
FIG doesn’t plan to extend financial support for the tourism industry
With a rise in the closure of popular tourist destinations from positive cases of bird flu, the impact on this year’s tourism season could see
Should Daily Visitor Numbers be Restricted in Stanley?
Thursday the 1st February was set to be the busiest day of the 2023/24 tourism season to date with over 5,700 cruise ship passengers visiting
FIGAS Plane Out of Operation
The tourism season has been in full swing for the past few months, with those in the industry working tirelessly, and nothing has been feeling
Airlink between Falklands and St Helena Reinstated
People wanting to travel to St Helena from the Falklands can now do so via Ascension Island. Initial flights will be piloted this month, meaning
2023/24 Falklands Tourism Season Underway
Tourism season has begun with the arrival of the first cruise ships in Stanley. Thousands of passengers are expected to arrive by sea and air
Argentina Refuses Overflight Permission for Weekly Brazil Flight
Argentina has refused overflight permission for the weekly flight between the Falkland Islands and Brazil. The second flight air link, established in 2019, was suspended