China will see 4 more upscale Hilton-Shimao hotels
The largest Conrad hotel in Asia will be among four luxury properties Hilton and Shimao Group Holdings have agreed to… Read More »
Walt Disney World in Fla. to open new hotel in 2022
The opening of the “Star Wars — Galactic Starcruiser” hotel at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., initially planned… Read More »
Airlines Reinstating Change and Cancellation Fees
Remember those warm-and-fuzzy, feel-good moments of the last year when the airlines went out of their way to accommodate passengers?… Read More »
The Plaza Hotel – A New York Icon – To Reopen May 20
The Plaza Hotel, New York City’s most iconic hotel, will officially reopen on May 20th after more than a year… Read More »
CDC Issues Guidance for Cruise Lines To Operate Test Voyages
The cruise industry moved a step closer to resuming U.S. operations as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on… Read More »
Princess Cruises Introduces “Dine My Way” Medallion Enhancement
Princess Cruises has unveiled “Dine My Way,” an enhancement on its MedallionClass program, that lets guests easily pre-plan and tailor their dining experiences…. Read More »
NCL Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Partners First Program
On National Travel Advisor Day, Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its travel agent program called Partners First. The program originated… Read More »
Holland America Line Plans to Restart Cruising From Greece in August
Holland America Line has received approval from Greek authorities to restart cruising from Athens (Piraeus) in August with four departures aboard Eurodam. Bookings… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises to Resume Galapagos Islands Sailings in July
Celebrity Cruises announced plans to resume voyages in the Galapagos Islands this summer on three expedition ships. The 100-passenger mega-yacht Celebrity… Read More »
Carnival Debuts New Patriotic Hull Design for Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line is changing the hull design of its fleet to match the red, white and blue color scheme on… Read More »
Regent Seven Seas Offers Suite Upgrades, Agent Bonus for 2022
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering a free two-category suite upgrade on more than 80 Mediterranean and Northern Europe voyages in… Read More »
A luxurious weekend getaway in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada
I think we can all agree that we have been faced with many challenges in the year 2020, and that… Read More »
Moving experience: The Hoxton offers campervan cruises
London-based upscale lifestyle brand The Hoxton is sending guests on the road between May 27 and Sept. 27, handing them… Read More »
Happy National Travel Advisor Day
Today is National Travel Advisor Day, and hotels, cruise lines and tour operators are having special events and deals for… Read More »
Hurricane season isn’t deterring bookings
A new analysis by ForwardKeys is finding more enthusiasm than usual from US travelers for destinations in the Caribbean and… Read More »
TSA passenger screenings hit post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration screened 1.63 million passengers on May 2, the highest number since the coronavirus pandemic paused travel… Read More »
6 Alaska port cities to receive $10M from Norwegian
Six Alaskan port cities — Juneau, Hoonah, Ketchikan, Seward, Sitka and Skagway — will receive a total of $10 million… Read More »
Seabourn Opens Sales for 65-Day ‘Grand Pacific Voyage 2022’
Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, is inviting travelers to explore the “peaceful sea” and myriad islands within it on… Read More »
UnCruise Adventures To Begin Sailing Out Of Juneau May 7
UnCruise Adventures, the small boat adventure cruise line, will be returning to cruising earlier than anticipated, beginning its Alaskan cruises… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Return of Two Ships to Galveston
Officials from Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the return of two ships to the Port of Galveston on Sunday. Along with the Federal… Read More »
PONANT Partners With Smithsonian Journeys
PONANT has announced that it will offer select specialty cruises beginning in 2022 in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the Smithsonian Institution’s… Read More »
Barcelona, Spain, hopes to lure US visitors back
Officials in Barcelona, Spain, hope to convince US tourists to return to the city as they roll out new promotional… Read More »
Disney Wish to set sail in 2022
Disney released details for its Disney Wish cruise ship, which will set sail on its maiden voyage in 2022. The… Read More »
Travel advisors look forward to resuming cruise bookings
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said that cruises might be able to resume in July and travel advisors… Read More »
LPs take their turn at hotel near Univ. of Texas
The Otis Hotel in Austin, Texas, sports a collegiate, dorm-esque look in keeping with the neighboring University of Texas campus,… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company Will Sail American Empress This June
American Queen Steamboat Company announced that the American Empress, which cruises along the Columbia and Snake rivers, will resume operating June… Read More »