The 2026 Cruise Trade News Annual Report highlights a significant shift in the travel landscape, revealing that younger generations are increasingly drawn to the intimacy and adventure of river cruising. While traditionally viewed as a market for older travelers, millennials Read More …
Outdoor hospitality is entering a vibrant new phase as Kampgrounds of America, Inc. releases its 12th Annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report. The 2026 data reveals a significant economic footprint, with camping contributing 66 billion dollars in local community spending Read More …
The latest rankings from Consumer Reports highlight a record-breaking year for the cruise industry, with nearly 22 million U.S. travelers expected to embark on ocean voyages in 2026. This surge in interest, representing a 52 percent increase over just six Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has recently announced a modest increase in its daily gratuity rates, sparking a broad conversation within the travel community about maritime service compensation. Starting soon, the rate will rise by one dollar to a total of seventeen Read More …
Approximately 200 passengers aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship, Balmoral, reported symptoms consistent with gastroenteritis during a recent 10-night voyage to the Norwegian Fjords. The vessel, which has a capacity of 1,350 passengers, saw roughly 15% of its guests fall Read More …
A total of 27 individuals reported gastrointestinal symptoms during a recent voyage aboard the Regent Seven Seas Cruises vessel, Seven Seas Mariner. According to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the affected group included 21 passengers Read More …
A November 2025 study by Deluxe Holiday Homes has identified the most overcrowded Christmas travel destinations globally, ranking cities based on tourist density, safety, and event frequency. Paris leads the list as the most crowded location, hosting over 8.3 million Read More …
A new report analyzing the best islands for solo female travelers has ranked Madeira, Portugal, as the top global destination based on overall safety and well-being conditions. The study, conducted by the guided island-hopping tour company Island Hopping in November Read More …
Canadian travel patterns are undergoing a noticeable shift, with a consistent decline in visits to the United States. Data from Statistics Canada for September 2025 indicates that Canadian-resident trips to overseas countries by air increased by 3.9 percent year-over-year, reaching Read More …