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Carnival Cruise Director Joins Princess Cruises Shoreside Team
Former Carnival Cruise Director Mike Pack has joined Princess Cruises in a new shoreside role as the national training and engagement manager for the UK, Ireland, and Europe. This newly created position is strategically important, focusing on enhancing trade support Read More …
Airlines Ready For Record Thanksgiving Travel Surge
Airlines are highly optimistic about a rapid return to normal flight schedules following the end of the government shutdown and reported improvements in air-traffic controller staffing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adjusted its mandated flight cuts at 40 major airports Read More …
Overnight Cruise Stays Offer Deeper Destination Connection
The cruise industry is shifting to extended and overnight port stays to satisfy passenger demand for more immersive cultural experiences. Read More …
MSC Cruises Orders Two More World Class Ships
MSC Cruises has placed an order for two additional World-class cruise ships, increasing the total number of vessels planned for this class to eight. The seventh and eighth ships are scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, respectively, and will Read More …
Galveston Welcomes New Cruise Ship And $156 Million Terminal
MSC Cruises has officially established a new homeport in Galveston, Texas, commencing year-round operations with the arrival of the MSC Seascape on November 7, 2025. This milestone was celebrated alongside the ribbon-cutting for the Port of Galveston’s new, state-of-the-art $\$156$ Read More …
European Business Braces For Significant Tariff Impact
A new survey conducted by the business lobby group BusinessEurope indicates that European businesses anticipate a significantly greater negative impact from U.S. tariffs and trade tensions in 2026 than they experienced in 2025. The survey, which gathered responses from 36 Read More …
Star Princess Excites With New Ocean Medallion Features
A preview of the Star Princess, the second Sphere-class ship from Princess Cruises, was conducted during its initial three-day cruise from Port Everglades, Florida. The ship, which is now homeported in Fort Lauderdale for its winter 2025–2026 season, offers many Read More …
US Air Travel System Works Toward Recovery
Thousands of passengers are currently facing significant travel disruptions across the United States, with a total of 626 flight cancellations and 1,893 delays reported nationwide today. These disruptions underscore persistent operational challenges and staffing shortages in the aviation industry, reflecting Read More …
Cozumel Is A Serene Island Paradise Revealed Now
Cozumel, a 30-mile-long island located off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, stands as one of the world’s busiest cruise ship ports yet manages to retain an uncrowded and peaceful atmosphere away from the main piers. While the main town of San Miguel Read More …