Florida Travel Industry Braces For Tariffs

Florida’s tourism sector, heavily reliant on international visitors, particularly from Canada, faces significant challenges due to President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. The state’s tourism economy, a major contributor to the US, risks losing millions in revenue and thousands of jobs Read More …

Tariffs Start, Cruise Stocks Suffer: What You Need To Know

We will update this developing story as it unfolds. On April 3, 2025, major cruise line stocks experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking, and Lindblad all saw their Read More …

Airlines See Sharp Decline In Bookings As Fears Rise

The US airline industry is experiencing a significant drop in flight bookings, stemming from a combination of economic instability and heightened fear of flying. Of concern: While economic factors like recession fears and reduced consumer spending play a role, a Read More …

European Countries Implement Border Controls

The Schengen area in Europe was devised to allow more than 400 million people to travel freely between member countries without going through border control hassles. So much for that idea. In a significant move that threatens to torpedo the border-free Europe Read More …

Port Everglades Hosts Plaque and Key Ceremony for Sun Princess

Port Everglades welcomed Sun Princess, the newest addition to Princess Cruises’ fleet, with a plaque and key ceremony, marking its arrival to its winter homeport in Fort Lauderdale. The event was attended by key figures, including Princess Cruises’ President John Read More …

Gen Z is Sailing Toward Cruise Vacations According to StudentUniverse Research

Rebounding faster than other forms of travel, the cruise industry has surpassed pre-pandemic passenger numbers, which are predicted to increase even more over the next several years. The resilient market, often associated with families, multigenerational travelers and mature adults, has Read More …

City and Borough of Juneau and Cruise Lines Sign Memorandum of Agreement on Port Capacity

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and cruise lines have agreed to limit the number of daily visitors to Juneau by capping lower berths at 16,000 per day, with a reduced limit of 12,000 on Saturdays. This agreement, based Read More …

New Port Canaveral Terminal Now Coming In 2026

Port Canaveral is building a new cruise terminal on the north side of the port to meet the booming cruise industry demand. Overall, Port Canaveral is adapting its plans to meet the urgent needs of the cruise industry while keeping Read More …

Beyond Cruising: National Park Travel = $50 Billion Economic Impact

A new economic impact analysis of visitor spending around America’s 424 National Park Service (NPS) destinations shows the myriad parks, monuments, battlefields and historic sites contributed $50.3 billion to the nation’s economy in 2022. In Montana, visitors to the National Read More …