Viking Suspends Cruise Operations Until May 1
Viking will temporarily suspend all river and ocean cruise operations until May 1, 2020, in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Viking… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Outlines Cancellation Policies
As the COVID-19 viral outbreak continues to impact travel around the world, cruise lines update their cancellation policies to accommodate their guests…. Read More »
CLIA Submits COVID-19 Plan to US Government
Days after implementing enhanced screening measures, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has submitted its comprehensive plan focused on “prevention, detection and… Read More »
United Airlines in bid to block PAL flights to Seattle
Airlines (PAL) service from Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l to Seattle Tacoma Int’l, and to demand a level playing field for… Read More »
AF-KLM urges green tax deferral citing COVID-19 impact
Air France-KLM chief executive Benjamin Smith has said that environmental taxes on aviation should be postponed due to the economic… Read More »
American Airlines to retain E190s through YE20
American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) will continue to operate its smallest mainline aircraft, the E190, “through 2020” to cope with… Read More »
Cathay Pacific to close last Canadian crew base in late 2Q20
Cathay Pacific (CX, Hong Kong Int’l) will close its crew base at Vancouver Int’l from June 26, 2020, affecting a… Read More »
Bucket List-Worthy Luxury Road Trips
If you’re searching for a surefire way to enhance your next road trip, look no further than the recently-expanded Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise… Read More »
Railbookers and Amtrak Announce Cancellation Policy Changes
Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations have announced a new cancellation and rescheduling policy to help travel advisors and their clients deal… Read More »
Greece’s Aegean Airlines takes stake in Animawings
Aegean Airlines (A3, Athens Int’l) has taken a minority 25% stake in Romanian start-up Animawings (AWG, Bucharest Otopeni). The Greek… Read More »
Celestyal Launches “Peace of Mind Policy” for New and Current Bookings
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Celestyal Cruises has launched a “Peace of Mind Policy” to include current bookings for travel through… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Comments on Liquidity Actions and 2020 Outlook
Royal Caribbean Cruises today announced that, due to the spread and recent developments related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the company… Read More »
White House Considering Cruise Industry Options
After the cruise industry became a focal point of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, Vice President Mike Pence and his… Read More »
Airbnb Giving Out $1 Million for Fantasy Home Competition
Airbnb is calling for creative minds to participate in a new competition to bring the “most unconventional and unusual livable spaces on… Read More »
Carnival to the Rescue as Ship Plans Impromptu Wedding
When an itinerary change canceled a mid-cruise wedding on land in Jamaica, officers and crew on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Freedom… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Responds to State Department Advisory
Following yesterday’s U.S. State Department travel advisory, in which U.S. citizens have been advised not to travel by cruise ship… Read More »
Fall in Love With the European Barging Experience
European barging is ideal for travelers looking for new ways to explore traditional destinations in Europe, and it’s growing in… Read More »
MSC Cruises Implements New Cruise Assurance Program
As a result of the concerns from customers, MSC Cruises announced a new program to help assure travelers booking voyages… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises Makes History With All-Female Bridge, Leadership Teams
As part of Celebrity Cruises’ celebration of International Women’s Day, the company set sail Sunday for the first time in maritime… Read More »
Cruise Ship Finally Docks, Passengers Allowed to Disembark
A Princess Cruises ship was finally allowed to dock in Florida Sunday night after being held off the coast as coronavirus… Read More »
State Dept. Advisory Recommends Americans Avoid Cruises
In a potentially damaging move for the cruise industry, the U.S. State Dept. on Sunday issued an advisory recommending Americans not… Read More »
Opening Soon: Kalesma in Mykonos, Greece
Once home to Greek gods and a favorite destination of Jackie Kennedy as well as artists, poets, designers and actors,… Read More »
Awaken the Senses With Live Aqua Resorts’ Five Signature Brand Elements
Live Aqua Resorts has established a strong following of Aqualovers who rave about the unique experience the lifestyle brand offers… Read More »
Vice President Mike Pence Met With Cruise Executives Over Coronavirus
Days after meeting with airline executives and aviation officials to discuss ways to combat the COVID-19 virus, Vice President Mike… Read More »
Maui’s Ritz Carlton Is a Secluded Luxury Getaway
Most of Maui’s resorts are clustered on what locals call the south side (generally around Wailea) and the west side (on the… Read More »
The Rise of Independent Rail Travel
Any successful travel advisor knows that staying ahead of today’s trends is as much part of the trade as the… Read More »