News on Antarctic Tourism

Interim Ban on Tourists using Drones in Coastal Areas of Antarctica
Tourism

Interim Ban on Tourists using Drones in Coastal Areas of Antarctica

November 01, 2015

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are valuable scientific instruments in Antarctica but are not toys for tourists. That’s the ruling from the latest meeting of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). For the upcoming 2015-2016 season, the IAATO members have agreed not to allow the recreational use of drones in the coastal areas of Antarctica.

New Ships to Increase Tourist Numbers
Tourism

New Ships to Increase Tourist Numbers

October 26, 2015

The number of tourists to Antarctica for the 2015/2016 season is expected to be the second largest in history with 40,029 visitors. The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) reports only the 2007/2008 season had higher numbers with 46,265 people.