Antarctic tour operators report visitor declines
Most destinations report increased tourism business so it’s something of a surprise when the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) to report a 22% decline for the 2011-12 season. What’s behind it?
The main reason: The International Maritime Organization’s ban on heavy fuel oil in Antarctica water that went into effect last summer.
The decrease was mostly in the cruise-only category. They are usually larger ships that do not disembark passengers.
Smaller and medium-sized ships at the same time had an increase of 9.4%.
IAATO said 2012-13 numbers are projected to be on the rise.
By David Wilkening
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