Swan Hellenic released a virtual tour of what its first newbuild ship will look like when it debuts next year.The reborn cruise brand is building three expedition ships at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, with its first, the Minerva, set to…
Kauai has won approval from the Hawaii government to suspend its participation in the state’s coronavirus pretravel testing program, meaning nearly everyone arriving in the Garden Isle must self-quarantine for 14 days.Effective Dec. 2, all arrivals to Kauai will be…
Florida’s vital tourism industry, like many others in the world, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but state experts forecast a possible tourism recovery by the middle of next year.According to the analysis released by the Florida Economic…
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has completed its acquisition of key assets of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE).The move fulfils a pledge to unify the industry and help lead business travel out of the Covid-19 pandemic.“We are…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a revised outlook for airline industry performance, predicting deep losses into next year.The trade body predicts a net loss of $118.5 billion for the sector this year, significantly deeper than the $84…
Five weeks into its coronavirus pretravel testing program, Hawaii is tightening the rules.As of Nov. 24 those who wish to avoid the mandatory self-quarantine upon arrival in the islands must have their negative test result uploaded to Hawaii’s Safe Travels…
Located in the Tahitian capital of Papeete, the Hilton Tahiti initially debuted in 2009, operating for approximately a year under the Hilton flag before shuttering in early 2010. The property is currently undergoing a revamp, which is set to be…
Recent announcements of successful Covid-19 vaccine trials by Pfizer and Moderna have provided hope to struggling airlines, which view vaccines as the ultimate antidote to stifled demand and half-empty planes.But in order for such vaccines to be distributed widely enough…
Silversea Cruises unveiled the first look of the Silver Moon’s interior spaces, including its first venues as part of its new culinary program, Sea and Land Taste, or SALT.The Moon debuts three venues designed for the SALT program in a…
Technology that enables contactless interactions has been a key component in reopening Disney’s theme parks around the world.That was one of the points Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, discussed during the virtual International Association of Amusement…
