Viking Debuts First Hydrogen-Powered Ships

Viking Ocean Cruises is pioneering a significant advancement in maritime sustainability by launching the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ships, built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The first vessel, Viking Libra, is scheduled to debut in 2026, followed by Viking Astrea in Read More …

Global Movement For Eco-Friendly Beaches Gains Momentum

The international Blue Flag program is recognized as a global standard for environmental excellence, certifying beaches, marinas, and sustainable boat operators that adhere to stringent criteria across four categories: environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety. This initiative is Read More …

Vienna: Europe’s Leader In Sustainable Urban Travel

Vienna is actively promoting itself as a destination where environmental responsibility and high quality of life are integrated into the travel experience. The city emphasizes sustainability not as a trend, but as a core factor for visitors, showcasing how its Read More …

India’s New Cruise Service Showcases Volcanic Wonder

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has announced a major enhancement to India’s cruise tourism sector with the launch of a round-voyage cruise service to Barren Island. This new offering, set to begin on October 24, 2025, provides tourists with Read More …

Global Movement For Eco-Friendly Beaches Gains Momentum

The international Blue Flag program is recognized as a global standard for environmental excellence, certifying beaches, marinas, and sustainable boat operators that adhere to stringent criteria across four categories: environmental education, water quality, environmental management, and safety. This initiative is Read More …

Caribbean Nations Launch New Tourism Campaigns

Several Caribbean nations, including Barbados, Jamaica, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Lucia, have initiated new, innovative tourism campaigns aimed at transforming the region into a highly sought-after global destination. This coordinated effort focuses on evolving the Caribbean’s tourism appeal Read More …

Klawock Island: Alaska’s New Cultural Cruise Port

Klawock Island, Alaska’s newest Indigenous-owned cruise destination, commenced operations in May 2024 with its inaugural ship call from the Seabourn Odyssey. The port has demonstrated significant growth, with scheduled ship calls increasing from 6 in 2024 to 23 in 2025, Read More …

Building a Greener Future, One Terminal at a Time

Royal Caribbean’s Galveston Cruise Terminal (GCT) has reached a significant sustainability achievement, becoming the first cruise terminal globally to earn both Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Net Zero Energy and LEED Net Zero Carbon certifications for its operational Read More …

Giving Back: Travel Industry Funds Global Water Solutions

World Travel Market (WTM) London is celebrating the profound positive impact of its enduring partnership with the charity Just a Drop, which has successfully brought clean, safe water and improved sanitation to communities in need across the globe. Through the Read More …