CARIBBEAN CRUISE
Costa Brings Best Of Italy To Sea
Today is “Festa della Repubblica,” Italy’s Republic Day, and Costa Cruises is showcasing all of the authentic Italian touches on board the only Italian-flagged ships. Costa features the Best of Italy on every cruise, delivering an international ambiance and European-centric amenities that Read More …
Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules
The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …
Cunard Unveils 195 New Voyages For 2027-28
Cunard has unveiled an extensive new program of 195 voyages across its iconic fleet, scheduled from April 2027 to January 2028. This ambitious lineup will take guests to 115 destinations in 32 countries and includes visits to 93 UNESCO World Read More …
Costa Caribbean Bonus: Free Drinks Upgrade
Costa Cruises has launched a “Spring Sale” promotion for North American residents, offering a complimentary upgrade to its “Cruise Plus Drinks” package on select eight-day Caribbean sailings aboard Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica. This limited-time deal means guests receive an Read More …
European Nations Face Interesting Tourism Surge
A wave of “overtourism” is sweeping through popular Southern European destinations like Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Portugal in 2025, leading to strained local resources, soaring living costs for residents, and significant community resistance. In response, these nations are implementing Read More …
Safe Now: US Eases Travel Advisory for Jamaica
The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several countries, including notable destinations like Brazil and Jamaica, which have now joined nations such as France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the Read More …
US, Canada Travel: Airlines Shift Loyalty, Fees, Routes
The final week of May 2025 saw a flurry of significant announcements and strategic shifts across the U.S. and Canadian travel industries as airlines moved to optimize operations, enhance loyalty programs, and address financial pressures ahead of the peak summer Read More …
Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors
A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …
Canada Tourism Revives: RVC, Airline Shifts, Rail Expansion
Canada’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant revival in 2025, highlighted by Winnipeg hosting Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) 2025, the nation’s premier tourism tradeshow, starting May 27th. This pivotal event gathers over 1,400 industry leaders and global buyers, underscoring a surge Read More …