New Travel Taxes Fuel Growth Across America

In 2026, San Antonio aligned with major United States destinations such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Aurora by implementing adjusted travel taxes. This strategic shift aims to bolster domestic tourism through funded infrastructure improvements and enhanced Read More …

Secure Great Value During This Wave Season

Wave Season represents the most significant annual sales period for the cruise industry, typically occurring between January and March. During this window, cruise lines release various time-limited incentives to encourage early bookings for the upcoming year. For 2026, many operators Read More …

Packing For Mexico Cruises (No You Can’t Bring Your Drone)

Effective January 2026, travelers visiting Mexican cruise ports such as Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Cabo San Lucas are facing new regulatory challenges regarding their luggage contents. Packing for a cruise requires a dual understanding of both the cruise line’s prohibited Read More …

Official Reports Detail Latest Cruise Crime Statistics

A recent report from Cruise Law News tells us the Department of Transportation has released its fourth-quarter crime report for 2025, detailing incidents reported to the FBI under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act. During this period, 44 crimes Read More …

AI Reshapes How Consumers Plan Trips

TakeUp, a revenue engine for independent hospitality properties, has released a new research report titled “The Rise of AI-Planned Travel in 2026.” Based on a survey of 300 U.S. travelers, the study explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on Read More …

ChatGPT & Google Gemini Tops For AI Travel Planning

ChatGPT and Google Gemini emerged as the primary tools that users identified with for general travel planning, though the report highlights a shift in how trust is being placed rather than a simple popularity contest. According to TakeUp CEO Bobby Read More …

Sustainable Sailing Yacht Explores Asia Africa

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the development of its first expedition sailing yacht, the Atlas Adventurer, scheduled to debut in late 2028. This vessel marks a significant expansion for the cruise line, serving as the flagship of the new Atlas Read More …

Major Drop In Canadian Travel Impacts America

The United States tourism industry is currently experiencing a profound downturn as Canadian cross-border travel continues to plummet. According to data from December 2025, return trips by Canadian residents fell by 30.7 percent compared to the previous year, marking twelve Read More …

New Tropical Destinations Await On Your Cruise

Royal Caribbean has officially extended the suspension of all scheduled visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, through the end of December 2026. This decision follows a previous announcement that had paused stops at the island through April 2026, Read More …