American Queen, Victory Cruises Offer Their Vessels for Military Use
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and her sister carrier Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) have offered up their currently-idle ships for use… Read More »
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Closes Temporarily
Atlantis, Paradise Island, in the Bahamas has closed temporarily. The resort announced the temporary closure due to COVID-19 and the measures… Read More »
Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC Partners With the City of Chicago to Provide Sanctuary During COVID-19
Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, an Oxford Capital Group, LLC affiliate, is supplying the City of Chicago with up to… Read More »
An Update From Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resort
As increasing numbers of hotels are temporarily closing their doors in the wake of the coronavirus, two Palace Resorts’ properties –… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Suspends Sailings Until May 12
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has extended the suspension of sailings globally until May 12. The company won’t resume operations in Alaska and… Read More »
American Cruise Lines Travel Advisor Assurance Plan
American Cruise Lines has unveiled its full Travel Advisor Assurance Plan following the Line’s voluntary decision to suspend cruise operations through… Read More »
Holland America Sending COVID-19 Test Kits to Ship Unable to Dock
Holland America Line is sending another cruise ship with supplies and COVID-19 test kits to meet the Zaandam, which has… Read More »
Cruise Ship With Sick Passengers and Crew is Traveling to Florida
Holland America Line has reported that 42 individuals—13 guests and 29 crew members—aboard the cruise ship Zaandam have been experiencing… Read More »
The Debate on Whether Cruise Lines Deserve Federal Assistance
As cruise line operations have ground to a halt, a debate rages on whether the industry deserves federal assistance. President… Read More »
Hotels Nationwide Offer to House First Responders
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) launched a new initiative called “Hotels for Hope” to help find lodging for first responders… Read More »
Velas Resorts’ At-Home Activities for All Ages
Starting today, Velas Resorts in Mexico will be sharing a program of activities for all ages to do at home to stay… Read More »
Lyft is Offering Free Rides for Those in Need
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to affect everyday life around the world, Lyft has relaunched its LyftUp initiative to offer free rides… Read More »
Carnival CEO Defends Company Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald defended the cruise line’s response to the global coronavirus pandemic, saying “Cruise ships are not… Read More »
Norwegian Jewel Finally Docks in Honolulu
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel was finally allowed to dock in Honolulu on March 22 after being turned away from several ports… Read More »
Trump Expresses Confidence in Cruise Ships Serving as Hospitals
During the White House press briefing, held on March 20, 2020, President Trump expressed confidence in the cleanliness and sanitation standards of… Read More »
Cruise Ship Crews Vow to Return to the Oceans
Crews on cruise ships at standstill around the world are publicly vowing to return. What appears to be the first… Read More »
Carnival Corporation Chairman Addresses Coronavirus in Video to Travel Advisors
In a video released Thursday, Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison talked about the importance of travel agents to the cruise… Read More »
Florida Keys to Close Lodging Businesses to Tourists
The Florida Keys have become another popular tourist destination to suspend operations in order to reduce the risks of coronavirus transmission, when… Read More »
Sandals Resorts Brings Tropical Wedding Visions to Life
As destination weddings become increasingly desirable, couples look to tropical destinations to find their dream ceremony and reception location. It’s… Read More »
Marriott International Provides Update Amidst Rapidly-Evolving Coronavirus Situation
Marriott International, Inc. provided the following business update on March 18, 2020, amidst the rapidly-evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Arne M. Sorenson, president and… Read More »
Hertz Makes Renting a Car Easier for Young Drivers
Hertz announced that now through the end of May it is lowering the minimum age to rent a vehicle at… Read More »
Carnival Corp. Offers Cruise Ships as Temporary Hospitals
As cruise ships are pulled from operation, Carnival Corp. & plc offered its ships as temporary hospitals for non-COVID-19 patients to… Read More »