Families Can Safely Reunite in a Resort Bubble This Holiday Season
The bubble worked for the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and, now, Major… Read More »
Carnival Sensation Rescues 24 People Off Florida Coast
Carnival Cruise Line’s ship the Sensation might be in a pause like the rest of the industry, but it was… Read More »
Want to Live on a Converted Cruise Ship?
Ocean Builders, a leading company known for its floating homes – and we aren’t talking houseboats here, folks – has… Read More »
Judge Warns Carnival of Needing Ship Certification 60 Days Prior to Sailing
A federal judge in Miami is warning Carnival Corp. that she plans to hold the cruise line to the parameters… Read More »
How Does the Cruise Industry Begin to Attract New Customers?
When cruising does restart, die-hard fans will be first in line to board. But – for an industry that has long… Read More »
Atlantis Paradise Island Aiming to Reopen Before Year End
The Bahamas’ Atlantis mega-resort is aiming to reopen before the end of 2020, utilizing a COVID-19-free “bubble” under the “vacation… Read More »
Meliá Announces Hotel and Resort Reopenings Throughout The Americas
Meliá Hotels International (MHI), owner and operator of 390 hotels around the world, has announced the reopening of seven hotels and… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Pushes Back Sail Date to December
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which was scheduled to resume operations with the Grand Celebration on Nov. 4, 2020, postponed the date to… Read More »
Disney Wish Cruise Ship Debut Officially Delayed Until Summer 2022
The debut of Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, has been officially pushed a couple of months due to delays… Read More »
Carnival Corp.’s AIDA Cruises to Restart Cruising October 17
Carnival Corp. & plc’s German brand, AIDA Cruises, will resume cruising in Italy on Oct. 17, becoming the second Carnival… Read More »
AmaWaterways Suspends Remaining 2020 River Cruise Season
AmaWaterways has suspended its remaining 2020 river cruise season, including all regularly scheduled departures in Europe, Asia, and Africa. This suspension does not… Read More »
Congressman Raises Questions About CDC’s No-Sail Order
U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat from New York, is questioning whether the Trump administration interfered with the Centers… Read More »
Indulge in Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen’s Luxurious Rooms and Suites
The five-star Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen occupies an ideal spot in the renowned Riviera Maya resort town along Mexico’s magnificent Caribbean coastline. It’s… Read More »
RIU Launches Its New Website RIU Pro
The hotel chain RIU Hotels & Resorts has just introduced RIU Pro, its new tool for tourism industry professionals. Travel agents have traditionally… Read More »
Biggest Changes Cruise Passengers Can Expect Once Ships Return to Sailing
Cruising in the ‘New Normal’ The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the travel industry, but perhaps no sector has… Read More »
Seabourn Venture Inaugural Winter Season Itineraries Now on Sale
Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has opened for sale the revised inaugural expedition season itineraries for Seabourn Venture, the… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Announces Early 2022 Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line unveiled its early 2022 itineraries on Thursday, which will include Disney’s highly anticipated return to Hawaii with… Read More »
Hurtigruten Establishes Separate Expedition Cruise Division
Hurtigruten has created a separate division for expedition voyages and one for its classic Norway coastal cruises. The new Hurtigruten Expeditions… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Official Expects Cruise Restart Announcement as Early as Next Week
A Royal Caribbean executive revealed on Wednesday that she expects a potential restart of cruise operations announcement to come as early as… Read More »
MSC Cruises Unveils Lucrative Discounts With New Trip & Treat Promotion
MSC Cruises USA unveiled the Trip & Treat promotion, which among many things, provides travelers with 50 percent discounts on select… Read More »
Carnival Introduces ‘Manage Booking’ User Interface to GoCCL
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new “manage booking” user interface on the GoCCL Navigator for travel advisors. The company said the interface… Read More »
When Top Hotels in Hawaii Plan to Reopen
With Hawaii set to lift its 14-day visitor quarantine in lieu of a COVID-19 pre-travel testing program on Oct. 15, many of the… Read More »