SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC have announced plans to develop the Knott-Cowen Cruise Port in Manatee County, Florida. This project is strategically located adjacent to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to address a significant infrastructure limitation in West Central Florida. Read More …
Following a drydock in Singapore, Crown Princess has set sail, unveiling exciting new guest experiences, including the addition of O’Malley’s Irish Pub and a redesigned Gatsby’s Casino. The 113,561-ton ship, carrying 3,080 guests, also underwent general refurbishments and the addition of a Read More …
Royal Caribbean President Michael Bayley is enthusiastically championing the cruise line’s strategy to expand its portfolio of private destinations. He believes these projects are wonderful for guests and highly beneficial for local communities. The company plans to grow its collection Read More …
A recent study by Asian Geographical Expeditions analyzed 145 global destinations to identify the premier locations for winter sun. The research evaluated locations based on six critical metrics, including average temperatures, hotel ratings, daylight hours, precipitation, and accommodation affordability. While Read More …
Michael Bayley, president of Royal Caribbean, has addressed the company’s aggressive expansion into private destinations, asserting that these land-based projects benefit both travelers and local communities. The cruise line intends to grow its portfolio from two to eight private locations Read More …
A coalition of 20 U.S. states, led by California and Massachusetts, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the enforcement of a $100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B visa applications. The fee, which was introduced by Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating a magnificent achievement as Celebration Key welcomed its one-millionth guest only five months after its grand opening. This rapid success illustrates the incredible appeal of the new Grand Bahama destination and highlights the strong partnership Read More …
The arrival of the luxury expedition vessel Viking Orion in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on October 31, 2025, represents a significant positive development for the country’s cruise tourism sector. The Norwegian-flagged ship carried 814 passengers from 15 nationalities, with the majority hailing Read More …
Mexico is shining brightly as a top global destination, celebrating a fantastic 13.7% surge in international tourist arrivals and a robust 6.5% increase in tourism receipts during 2025. This exceptional performance proudly places Mexico alongside Caribbean powerhouses like Barbados, Dominica, Read More …