Category: Cruise Industry
We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
Port Everglades Tops Cruise Passenger Record
Port Everglades bested its own cruise passenger record with a preliminary count of 4,010,919 guests embarking and disembarking during Fiscal Year 2024, which ended September 30, 2024. However, the new record is expected to be short-lived, as 4.4 million guests are Read More …
Impact of Presidential Election on Travel and Tourism Unclear
Less airline regulation and easier mergers. But more controls on who enters the U.S. It’s probably too early to tell how the re-election of Donald Trump will impact the U.S. travel and tourism sector. But the speculation had already begun Read More …
Viking Names Two Newest Nile River Ships in Luxor`
The Identical 82-Guest Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek Join the Company’s Award-Winning Fleet in Egypt Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today named its newest river ships, the Viking Hathorand the Viking Sobek, with a special celebration in Luxor, Egypt. The Hon. Edward Herbert, served Read More …
bnbfinder Survey Shows Wish Lists This Holiday Season
This holiday season, forget about giving puppies, jewelry, or the latest sports gear – trips, experience-based gifts, gift cards, and cold hard cash are now topping many consumers’ wish lists, according to recent survey by bnbfinder – the book direct platform for Read More …
American Airlines To Offer Largest-Ever Italy Schedule In 2025
Start packing for next summer with more flights to Italy on American Airlines than ever before. Beginning May 2025, American will increase flights to Rome (FCO), Naples (NAP) and Venice (VCE). “As Italy continues to remain popular for summertime travel, Read More …
Make a Holland America Line Cruise Feel Like Home for the Holidays
With events like Nutcracker Afternoon Tea and Breakfast with Santa added to new winter-themed stateroom décor packages, cruising makes the holidays merry and bright Holland America Line is spreading cheer this holiday season with a host of new culinary traditions and enhanced experiences Read More …
Carnival Commemorates 20 Years of Fun From Baltimore
Commemorating 20 years of sailing from Baltimore, Carnival Cruise Line honored first responders who assisted with the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse during a celebratory event on board Carnival Pride on Sunday. Carnival President Christine Duffy welcomed aboard dignitaries and public officials that included Maryland Read More …
Up Norway Partners with InRetreat to Launch Wellness Retreats
Up Norway, the leading curator of sustainable luxury travel experiences in Scandinavia, has launched a new partnership with InRetreat, a Norwegian wellness brand known for its transformative yoga and mindfulness experiences. Together, they will offer an exclusive series of guided Read More …
Carnival Corporation Named Among the World’s Top Companies for Women
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it was named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women for 2024 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Carnival Corporation was the Read More …