Los Angeles Builds Premier West Coast Cruise Gateway

The Port of Los Angeles is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the selection of Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC to develop and operate a brand-new cruise terminal at Outer Harbor. In addition to this new construction, the monumental project Read More …

Virgin Voyages Brings Luxury To Costa Rica

The cruise ship Brilliant Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, completed its first docking at Puerto Hernán Garrón Salazar in Limón on January 19, 2026. This arrival represents a significant milestone for Costa Rican tourism, specifically targeting the premium, adults-only market Read More …

Crown Princess Returns from Drydock

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 Expands Private Clubs For Communities

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 …

Find The Best Warm Winter Sun Destinations

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 …

Small Windstar Ships Sail New European Routes

Windstar Cruises is significantly expanding its European presence for the 2027 season, launching 12 new itineraries across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, highlighted by the debut of the highly anticipated Star Explorer. This expansion aims to meet growing demand for Read More …

Carnival Resumes Ocho Rios Cruises After Hurricane

Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has successfully resumed calls to the Ocho Rios port in Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in the island’s tourism recovery. The Carnival Paradise was the first CCL ship reported to Read More …

Viking Orion Boosts Cambodia’s Luxury Tourism

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 …

USA Travel Professionals Show Resilience Amid Chaos

The current US government shutdown is undeniably creating a challenging environment for the American tourism industry, but the underlying strength and resilience of the sector and its essential workers deserve recognition. While the situation has led to significant disruptions, the Read More …