German Cruise Line Launches First Sailing Since Industry Shutdown
The first large-scale cruise ship to set sail since the industry shutdown in April left Hamburg, Germany on Friday with… Read More »
CDC Won’t Lift No-Sail Order for Cruising Until It Hears From the Public
A week after extending its no-sail order through September 30, 2020, the Center for Disease Control is now seeking public input… Read More »
Good News for the Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas High-Speed Train Project
A high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is moving closer and closer to reality. The Nevada State… Read More »
How Car Rental Companies Are Responding to COVID-19
A majority of car rental companies around the globe are stepping up their safety protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic, according… Read More »
Holland America Line Offers 2% Bonus Commission Through Sept. 30
Holland America Line is offering travel advisors a 2 percent bonus commission on new bookings for 2021 Europe, Alaska and Canada-New… Read More »
Windstar Postpones Return to Tahiti Until Oct. 15, 2020
Windstar Cruises, which had hoped to begin sailing in Tahiti in September, now won’t operate there until Oct. 15, due to the CDC’s… Read More »
Silversea Executives Share Insight Into New Health Protocols
Silversea President and CEO Roberto Martinoli sent travel advisors a letter and a video about the company’s Healthy Sail Panel, which will… Read More »
Dream Cruises Introduces Flexible Dining Voucher Program
The Asian company Dream Cruises, which plans to resume operations July 26 from Taiwan, is introducing a new flexible dining voucher concept…. Read More »
Royal Caribbean Announces New Safety Program for Passengers
Royal Caribbean announced it has replaced its traditional safety drills with the Muster 2.0 program. The cruise line is shifting away… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries for Fall 2021
It’s no secret that cruisers are missing Mickey, Minnie and all their pals from Disney Cruise Lines’ magical ships. But Castaway Club… Read More »
Why Are We Demonizing Cruises?
Cruise sailings have been suspended at least through September 30, 2020, yet the cruise lines continue to come under fire for… Read More »
Crystal Announces Extensive Health Protocols
Crystal has unveiled an initial set of safety and health protocols to be implemented on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony when… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Sells Two Ships, Lays Up Two More
Carnival Cruise Line sold two ships and will place two more on long-term layup as it takes further steps to weather… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Extends ‘Cruise With Confidence’ Policy
Cruising faces an uncertain future in the time of COVID-19 but the industry is taking important steps to ensure a successful recovery, including… Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer arranging $300 million in loans with five banks
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said on Thursday it has signed contracts with five banks for loans totaling $300 million… Read More »
Emporio Hotels & Resorts Looks Forward to Welcoming Back Guests
Emporio Hotels & Resorts has properties located throughout the main beaches and cities of Mexico, including Acapulco, Cancun, Mexico City,… Read More »
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa is Ready to Pamper You
Los Cabos is a place for all travelers. The destination has everything from quiet beaches and snorkeling opportunities to high-energy night… Read More »
Princess Cruises Cancels Some Voyages Through Dec. 15
Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations on select ships through Oct. 31 and Dec. 15, 2020, due to… Read More »
Experts Say Cruise Industry Poised for Post COVID-19 Rebound
Down the road, a cruise might be the safest trip a tourist can take. Rick Sasso, Chairman North America, MSC… Read More »
Viking Unveils Its Epic 2021-2022 World Cruise Itinerary
Leading cruise company, Viking, today unveiled the itinerary for its 2021-2022 Viking World Cruise, which sets sail on December 24, 2021, from… Read More »
Swan Hellenic Cruise Brand Reborn With Two Expedition Newbuilds
The storied British cruise brand Swan Hellenic has been reborn and plans to start operating expedition voyages with a newbuild… Read More »
Silversea Extends “Cruise with Confidence” Plan Through April 2021
Silversea extended its “Cruise with Confidence” program to all voyages departing prior to April 30, 2021. The initiative lets guests… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line CEO: ‘Our Priority is Public Health’
Carnival Cruise Line CEO Arnold Donald recently said the hope from within the industry is that voyages would once again begin… Read More »
Seabourn Helping Travel Advisors Plan Their Clients’ Return to Travel
The employees who make up Seabourn are passionate about travel, and they know the effect it has on people. A vacation is… Read More »
Rocky Mountaineer Cancels Remaining 2020 Tourism Train Departures
Rocky Mountaineer, the world’s largest privately-owned luxury tourism train operator, today announced that, due to continued government travel- and health-related… Read More »
Amtrak Leverages New Solutions for a Contactless Travel Experience
Amtrak is reinforcing its commitment to the safety and well-being of its customers and has implemented new and improved personal safety… Read More »