Europe Builds Ships, America Fills Them

The cruise industry presents a unique paradox where the United States dominates as the primary market and home to major cruise lines, yet virtually all large cruise ships are constructed in Europe. This disconnect stems from divergent post-World War II Read More …

European Business Braces For Significant Tariff Impact

A new survey conducted by the business lobby group BusinessEurope indicates that European businesses anticipate a significantly greater negative impact from U.S. tariffs and trade tensions in 2026 than they experienced in 2025. The survey, which gathered responses from 36 Read More …

Global Cruising Navigates New Waters With Flexibility

The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …

Delta’s Clever Strategy: Engines On The Go

Delta Air Lines is showcasing incredible ingenuity by finding a unique solution to navigate tariffs on European-built Airbus aircraft. In a brilliant move, the airline is repurposing U.S.-made engines from new Airbus jets assembled in Europe, sending them back to Read More …

Tariffs Jeopardize Croatia’s Film, Tourism Industry

Proposed 100% U.S. tariffs on all films produced outside the United States are causing significant unease in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a city famed as a filming location for major productions like Game of Thrones and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This Read More …

Tariffs Impact Travel: WalletHub Offers Card Advice

With summer right around the corner, 45% of Americans say tariffs are affecting their travel plans, according to a new WalletHub survey. The survey is accompanied by WalletHub’s picks for 2025’s Best Credit Cards for Summer Travel, highlighting deals worth more than Read More …

Florida Travel Industry Braces For Tariffs

Florida’s tourism sector, heavily reliant on international visitors, particularly from Canada, faces significant challenges due to President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. The state’s tourism economy, a major contributor to the US, risks losing millions in revenue and thousands of jobs Read More …

Tariffs Start, Cruise Stocks Suffer: What You Need To Know

We will update this developing story as it unfolds. On April 3, 2025, major cruise line stocks experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking, and Lindblad all saw their Read More …