Finally: The First Star Ratings For River Cruises

The world of luxury travel is set for an exciting new benchmark of excellence, as the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has announced it will be expanding its renowned Star Rating system to include river cruises. This pioneering move, a Read More …

Philippine Tourism Shines as a Key Economic Pillar

The Philippine tourism sector is shining brightly as a key pillar of the nation’s vibrant economy, demonstrating remarkable growth and resilience. A new government report highlights the industry’s incredible contribution, accounting for 8.9 percent of the national economy in 2024 Read More …

Japan Pioneers A New Era Of Tourism

Japan is taking a wonderful and proactive approach to ensuring its travel landscape remains enjoyable for both residents and visitors alike. The nation recently announced the formation of a new government agency dedicated to fostering a harmonious and sustainable tourism Read More …

Asia’s Tourism Renaissance Is Powering Economies

A vibrant wave of tourism is sweeping across Asia, with Indonesia leading a powerful resurgence that promises record-breaking growth and substantial economic benefits in 2025. Joining powerhouse destinations like Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, Indonesia is set for a landmark year. Read More …

Costa’s New World Cruise Explores Three Continents

Costa Cruises is inviting travelers on an extraordinary new adventure with the announcement of a second World Cruise for 2026 aboard the elegant Costa Serena. This fascinating 66-day journey is beautifully designed to span three continents, taking guests to 26 Read More …

Emirates Celebrates The Love And Luck Of Lunar New Year

Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 29 January and heralding the year of the snake, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges in Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, enjoy Read More …

Cunard Reports Record-Breaking Bookings

Cunard has reported record-breaking bookings in 2024, following an exceptional year and the launch of its highly anticipated ship, Queen Anne. From January 1 to October 31 this year, Cunard recorded an impressive 73,000 additional guest reservations compared to the Read More …

Norwegian Has First Show Celebrating Prince

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today revealed “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and “Elements: The World Expanded” as the two new exclusive entertainment offerings set to debut aboard the Company’s next-generation vessel, Norwegian AquaTM, in April 2025. Read More …

Cruise Line Opens Shore Power Plant

Cruise company AIDA Cruises and the Port of Oslo celebrated the opening of its new shore power system. This means that cruise ships in Oslo can now be supplied with shore power during their stay in port. The visiting ship Read More …