HX Expeditions achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first commercial cruise line to visit Old Harbor, a historic Alutiiq community on Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Stepping ashore from the hybrid battery-powered MS Roald Amundsen, guests experienced a authentic, community-led cultural Read More …
Golf carts are rapidly expanding beyond traditional fairways to become a favorite mode of local transport across neighborhoods, resorts, gated communities, and retirement towns nationwide. While emergency department injury estimates rose 64 percent between 2015 and 2024, the study emphasizes Read More …
According to an investigative report by ABC News, public attention is turning toward working conditions, employment practices, and crew welfare aboard international cruise ships following allegations brought forward by former crew members. The report highlights personal accounts regarding long working Read More …
North American travel continues to experience positive momentum as Canadian travelers actively explore top destinations across the United States. Cities such as Miami and Nashville have emerged as major focal points for cross-border tourism, welcoming an influx of Canadian visitors Read More …
Port Tampa Bay has officially broken ground on its first new cruise facility in more than a quarter century. Work is underway to transform the historic former Metroport site, once known as the Banana Docks, into the port’s fourth dedicated Read More …
France continues to welcome summer visitors with open arms as the vast majority of its world-class destinations remain unaffected and fully operational. While localized wildfires fueled by extreme weather conditions have affected select areas, government authorities and emergency services have Read More …
Azamara Cruises is elevating its signature destination immersion by partnering with the American Wine School to offer the globally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines while sailing. This highly anticipated program provides wine enthusiasts with the unique opportunity to Read More …
Cruise ship entertainment has shed its retro stereotypes of sequined crooners and nostalgic tribute acts, transforming into a premier home for world-class, cutting-edge theater. Today’s modern ocean liners are custom-designed with state-of-the-art performance venues holding 600 to 1,000 spectators. Equipped Read More …
Sitka and the Cruise Lines International Association have reached a positive partial agreement regarding shipboard sales tax collection. Outlined in a letter from City Administrator John Leach to the Sitka Assembly, the collaborative discussions focused on clarifying the municipality’s existing Read More …