Since cruise passengers have clearly been enamored with Alaska for the past year, the state expects record tourism in 2017, but cruise agents say despite the “cold rush” there’s still room available “here and there” on ships this summer.As for…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the award-winning luxury hotel brand’s service and timeless style to sea.Created by The Ritz-Carlton and maritime experts Douglas Prothero and Lars Clasen, in collaboration with…
American Cruise Lines has successfully launched American Constitution into the Wicomico River in Salisbury, Maryland.The new ship is being designed and built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, located in Salisbury.American Constitution is a coastal vessel with full active wing stabilisation.With the capacity…
To mark the summer solstice, Carnival Cruise Line is putting a twist on Groundhog Day with a live Facebook event.Carnival said it has enlisted a sloth named Bill to forecast summer’s duration. It’s a take-off on the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil,…
Delta has begun selling tickets for its first flights that will feature the new Delta One suites in business class and the Delta Premium Select premium economy cabin.The new cabins will make their debut on Oct. 30 as Delta begins…
Carnival Corp. said it understands the policy changes on Cuba that President Trump will announce in Miami today do not include any changes for cruises.In a statement, Carnival said it is “pleased” that its ships will continue to sail to…
While some would argue the trend has long been apparent, with the launch of Level and growth of Norwegian low-cost flights, a new study by Skyscanner has found a the potential opportunity for trans-Atlantic low cost routes between Europe and…
Travelport and Unique Caribbean Holidays Limited – trading as Sandals and Beaches Resorts -have announced their first-ever GDS deal.This agreement will now enable agents to compare and select flights alongside Sandals resort packages.UCHL offers a diverse collection of 20 properties…
NEW YORK — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), an organization representing the interests of travel companies, urged the Trump administration to acknowledge the strength of travel, citing new figures indicating that the U.S. travel industry generates six times…
A revamped British Virgin Island Airways (BVIA) expects to begin operating the first nonstop commercial service between the U.S. and the BVI sometime this summer.“We are focusing our efforts on this like a laser to make sure it is done…
