{"id":18126,"date":"2014-07-14T10:35:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T10:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/aurora-expeditions-at-the-antarctic-tourism-talks-in-chile\/"},"modified":"2014-07-14T10:35:00","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T10:35:00","slug":"aurora-expeditions-at-the-antarctic-tourism-talks-in-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/07\/aurora-expeditions-at-the-antarctic-tourism-talks-in-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora Expeditions at the Antarctic Tourism Talks in Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aurora Expeditions has been a major contributor during important talks in Chile this month to discuss the country\u2019s tourism development and planning. The tourism expansion includes opening Chile\u2019s access to Antarctica after last year\u2019s launch of Aurora Expeditions\u2019 new Antarctic itineraries that include departures from Puerto Williams, the country\u2019s most southerly port.<\/p>\n

Aurora Expeditions\u2019 Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Bolton, attended the talks in Santiago, Chile on 3 July 2014 as part of a collaboration organised by the Chilean Navy. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to be able to be a part of, and assist in, the development of Chile as a new Antarctic gateway, helping to support and sustainably develop the growth of the Antarctic tourism industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis coming Antarctic season will be Aurora Expeditions\u2019 first in operating expeditions in and out of Puerto Williams. The Chilean Government, from both tourism and naval sectors, has made a strong commitment and investment in the region, which for us as a tour operator, means we\u2019ll be able to run smooth operations in and out of the Chilean port.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPuerto Williams really offers a perfect starting or ending point for Antarctic expeditions, with its wealth of nature and amazing mountains backdrop, as well as it\u2019s vicinity to Cape Horn \u2013 a place that every Antarctic passenger hopes to get a glimpse of.\u201d<\/p>\n

In conjunction with the Chilean Tourism Minister, the Director of Public Works, and other companies interested in providing support services to the region, Bolton was involved in discussing topics such as tariffs, increased airport capacity and fuel supply, as well as collaborating with other public services in the region. <\/p>\n

Aurora Expeditions will begin to operate expeditions in and out of Puerto Williams from this coming 2014-15 Antarctica season. There is still opportunity to join Aurora Expeditions\u2019 inaugural voyage into Puerto Williams. The \u2018Spirit of Antarctica\u2019expedition will depart from Ushuaia on 6 December and finish in Puerto Williams on 17 December 2014. Prices start from US$8,700 per person and include a tour of Puerto Williams and a flight to Punta Arenas. <\/p>\n

For more information please contact Aurora Expeditions on +61 2 9252 1033<\/a> or visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au<\/a>. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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