A global trend is seeing popular tourist destinations, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, France, Italy, the U.K., and Germany, increasingly implement or raise tourist taxes and fees in 2025. This shift reflects a growing need to manage the impacts Read More …
The U.S. travel and tourism industry is facing an unprecedented crisis in 2025, with projections indicating a steep decline in international visitor arrivals and spending. This downturn, unique among major global economies, is attributed primarily to a confluence of factors Read More …
Princess Cruises has unveiled its new 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season, now open for sale, offering guests epic landscapes and extraordinary adventures—from the birthplace of the tango to the home of playful penguins. New for the 2026-27 season, the 3,560-guest Read More …
Important topics to know: Global expedition cruise company HX Expeditions is launching a new community-driven excursion program in Arctic Canada, developed in collaboration with Inuit community elders, local residents, and Inuit staff. This initiative, debuting in summer 2025, marks a Read More …
Windstar Cruises successfully concluded its inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise aboard the Star Legend in the Mediterranean from April 19-27. Departing from Athens (Piraeus), the fully booked voyage introduced passengers to three destinations entirely new to Windstar’s itineraries: Taranto and Reggio Read More …
Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, and Transcend Cruises today announced a multi-year charter agreement that will reframe European river cruising for discerning travelers looking to experience the continent’s most iconic waterways like a true explorer. The initial agreement with Read More …
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is delighted to offer an extraordinary opportunity for travelers to embark on exhilarating expedition cruises at an unbeatable value. For a limited time, guests can enjoy an exclusive 35% discount on fares for three of our exceptional voyages, designed for Read More …
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions unveiled a new way to explore with the global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising with the launch of a series of chartered voyages exploring the undersea and shoreside wonders of Indonesia aboard the Aqua Blu. Designed for exploration and Read More …
Aurora Expeditions, a world leader in small-ship expedition travel, is thrilled to announce that former NASA astronaut Dr. Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus will be joining an upcoming voyage in August 2026, offering passengers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world’s Read More …