CDC to Allow Conditional, Phased-In Return to Cruising in US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is letting the no-sail order expire on Oct. 31, setting the… Read More »
Silversea Cruises Takes Delivery of New Ship Silver Moon
Silversea Cruises took delivery of the 596-passenger, 40,700-gross-ton Silver Moon, the ninth vessel in its fleet, on Oct. 30 in Italy. A… Read More »
Pastor Accused of Urinating on Woman During a Flight
A North Carolina pastor is accused of urinating on a woman at the back of a red-eye flight from Las… Read More »
United Launches Free COVID-19 Test Program, Updates Mobile App
United Airlines recently announced a series of changes, including the world’s first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot program for customers and… Read More »
Majority of Travelers Remain Open to Cruising
A new survey has found that a majority of travelers remain open to cruising. The no-sail ban is expected to expire at… Read More »
Canada Extends Ban on Most Cruise Ships Through Feb. 28, 2021
The Canadian government on Oct. 29 extended the ban on most cruise ships from sailing in Canadian waters until Feb…. Read More »
Cruise Lines Continue Bringing Crew Members Back
Cruise lines continue to bring back employees to their ships as a return to sailing could come as soon as December. According… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Issues Update on Bookings, Operations
Royal Caribbean Group reported third-quarter financial results and provided a business update on how it’s dealing with the continuing global COVID-19… Read More »
AIDA Cruises Cancels November Voyages in Europe
As COVID-19 cases spike in Europe, Carnival Corp.’s German brand AIDA Cruises has canceled all cruises in November. The company had just started… Read More »
XpresCheck COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens at Boston Logan International Airport
MarketPlace Logan, manager of the Boston Logan Concessions’ Program, today announced the opening of Boston Logan International Airport’s new XpresCheck COVID-19 testing facility…. Read More »
Almost 100 Federal Air Marshals Have Been Infected With COVID-19
The Transportation Security Administration says nearly 100 U.S. Federal Air Marshals have contracted COVID-19, a sobering thought just as the… Read More »
Passengers Fight, Woman Gets Tased After Refusing to Wear Face Mask on Plane
In yet another incident involving passengers who refused to wear their masks as mandated by major airlines, a fist fight… Read More »
How to Get the Most Out of a Playa del Carmen Vacation
One of the many draws to Riviera Maya is the sophisticated resort town of Playa del Carmen. Here, travelers are… Read More »
Experts Reveal Hospitality Industry Comeback
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) hosted hospitality experts during its recent Collaboratory 2020 webinar series on the hotel industry to… Read More »
Circa Resort’s Grand Opening Showcases Vegas’ Vintage Past and Bright Future
Located on the iconic Fremont Street Experience, the opening of Circa Resort & Casino is the start of a new era for Downtown… Read More »
Discover Sin City’s Foodie Capital at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Boasting a premier location on the Las Vegas Strip overlooking the iconic Fountains of Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is among… Read More »
Wyndham Gifts Essential Pandemic Workers With Rewards Points
In recognition of National First Responders Day on Oct. 28, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is gifting 45,000 essential frontline pandemic… Read More »
Hyatt Expands Work From Hyatt Program Again
Hyatt announced the expansion of the Work From Hyatt extended-stay package to nearly 90 hotels across North America and the Caribbean. Thanks… Read More »
In the Age of COVID, Do Cruisers Prefer Big or Small Ships?
If and when the CDC’s no-sail order expires, how will cruisers return to the water? Will they book huge mega-ships because there’s… Read More »
Costa Cruises Reviews Its Schedule for Winter 2020-2021
Considering the limitations still in place in some European countries, and in light of the current epidemiological situation, Costa Cruises—the leading… Read More »
Princess Cruises Cancels Sailings in Australia, New Zealand Into 2021
Princess Cruises has announced the extension of its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May… Read More »
Traffic May Drop 70 Percent at World’s Busiest Airport for International Travel
The chief executive officer of the world’s busiest airport for international travel said passenger traffic could drop by as much as 70… Read More »