Royal Caribbean Announces Plan to Send Crew Members Home
It had taken a couple of months for the cruise industry to successfully disembark all passengers from cruise ships around… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Returns $6.6 Million COVID-19 Relief Loan
Lindblad Expeditions has returned a $6.6 million loan it recently received under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small business,… Read More »
Costa Extends Suspension of Cruising Until June 30
Costa Crociere has extended the suspension of cruising until June 30. The company previously paused operations through May 30. The… Read More »
Carnival Plans to Resume Operations August 1 With Eight Ships
Carnival Cruise Line revealed plans to phase in operations starting Aug. 1 with eight ships from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston…. Read More »
Westgate Resorts Launches WestgateCARES Program for Reopening
Westgate Resorts announced today that its new, all-encompassing WestgateCARES Program will launch on Monday, May 4, 2020. The program is a… Read More »
Wyndham Launches New ‘Count on Us’ Initiative to Welcome Back Travelers
Highlighting its continued commitment to hotel owners, team members and guests, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising… Read More »
More US carriers instruct passengers to wear face masks in the cabin
A further three more US carriers have announced plans to require all passengers to wear face coverings when in the… Read More »
MGM Resorts Offers Vegas Hotels to Bring Sports Back
As everyone from President Trump on down to state governors, county executives and small-town mayors try to safely reopen the… Read More »
Congress to Investigate Cruise Line’s Virus Response
Carnival Corp. has reported some 1,500 positive cases of the coronavirus on nine of its ships, resulting in at least… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises Offers Incentive for National Travel Advisor Day
In celebration of National Travel Advisor Day on May 6, Riviera River Cruises is offering $100 incentives to advisors and their clients… Read More »
Older Travelers Reportedly Won’t Be Barred from Cruise Ships Post-Coronavirus
Older travelers concerned about the possible age restrictions implemented by the cruise industry as a result of the coronavirus outbreak received good… Read More »
Domestic Bookings Rise as Cruisers Seek to Support American Business
American Cruise Lines said it is experiencing a strong increase in demand across its domestic portfolio of river and coastal cruises…. Read More »
Cruise Lines Battling CDC Over Strict Guidelines for Crew Members
Officials from several cruise companies reportedly refused a deal presented by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Read More »
Cruise Ship Carrying Stranded Crew Members Turned Away in LA
Crew members stuck on a Holland America Line cruise ship were once again denied entry into the United States despite no confirmed… Read More »
Enter to Win This Four-Night Stay in a Beach Villa at Glorious Noku Maldives
In celebration of Global Love Day on Friday, May 1, 2020, Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the luxurious Noku Maldives resort have… Read More »
MMGY Global, HSMAI Debut Buy One, Give One Program to Jump-Start Interest in Travel
To help stimulate interest in leisure travel while also paying tribute to medical personnel, MMGY Global and the Hospitality Sales… Read More »
Royal Caribbean’s Vicki Freed on Facebook Live: A Cruise Rebound and Love for Agents
Bookings are continuing, and travel agents will play a big part in the cruise industry’s revival. Royal Caribbean’s Vicki Freed,… Read More »
Save Now, Cruise Later With Crystal Assured Savings
Travelers dreaming of the future when destinations and cruises are open and operating once again can take advantage of a… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Using Its Ships to Return Crew Members Home
Eighteen Carnival Cruise Line ships will rendezvous in The Bahamas over the next several days as they prepare to repatriate more than… Read More »
MSC Cruises Extends Suspension of Operations Through July 10
MSC Cruises extended the halting of cruise operations globally through July 10 due to the coronavirus outbreak. MSC Cruises USA… Read More »
Hyatt Developing Coronavirus Cleanliness Guidelines, Resources
Hyatt announced Wednesday a Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment to further enhance its operational guidance and resources for employees and… Read More »
Wynn, Venetian Announce Protocols to Reopen Las Vegas Hotels
There is no firm date to reopen the city of Las Vegas. In fact, Mayor Carolyn Goodman was widely criticized last week… Read More »