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 …
Carnival Pride is pioneering an innovative hull-cleaning technology designed to support cleaner, more sustainable maritime operations. Partnering with marine technology specialists, Carnival has implemented a state-of-the-art robotic cleaning system that inspects and removes biofouling from the ship’s underwater hull without Read More …
U.S. consumers are seeking greater clarity, transparency, and simplicity when researching and booking their trips. As digital travel choices expand across airlines and booking channels, travelers increasingly value seamless planning tools that transform overwhelming options into clear, reliable guidance. Travelport, Read More …
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered Explora III, the luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys’ first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel. Built at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy, the delivery marks a major milestone for MSC Group’s luxury Read More …