Five-phase plan for safe return of tourism aims to see Cayman Islands fully reopen by January 2022. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more
Category - Cruise Industry News
Carnival boosts cruise job postings as it sets sail again
Since March 2021, Carnival has been increasing its recruitment to meet expanding operations across its brands and prepare for the holiday season. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more
Tropical Storm Elsa passes near Florida Keys with minimal impacts
The Florida Keys Overseas Highway is fully open and operational, as are Key West International Airport and Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. | Tropical Storm Elsa passes near Florida Keys with minimal impacts
WTTC reveals dramatic impact of COVID-19 on global Travel & Tourism
Having clear and coordinated health & hygiene protocols would support the sector in rebuilding traveler confidence and allow for international travel to resume and recover swiftly. | WTTC reveals dramatic impact of COVID-19 on global Travel & Tourism
WTTC reveals dramatic impact of COVID-19 on global Travel & Tourism
Having clear and coordinated health & hygiene protocols would support the sector in rebuilding traveler confidence and allow for international travel to resume and recover swiftly. | WTTC reveals dramatic impact of COVID-19 on global Travel & Tourism
Planning a Carnival Cruise from Florida Port Miami in 2021?
Going on a Carnival Cruise from Port Miami usually marks the beginning of a great vacation for many Americans. "We are so happy to be back! ", said CarnivalCEO Arnold Donald today. | Planning a Carnival Cruise from Florida Port Miami in 2021?
The Bahamas celebrates debut of Crystal Cruises’ homeport in Nassau
Live musical performances and a celebration were held at Pompey Square in Nassau as Crystal Cruises welcomed guests onboard the cruise line’s flagship Crystal Serenity for the inaugural Luxury Bahamas Escapes cruise. The Bahamas now serves as the official homeport for the boutique ship, which offers 7-night voyages exclusively within The Bahamas. | The Bahamas celebrates debut of Crystal Cruises’ homeport in Nassau
Balancing tourism marketing and security needs
Last summer, the tourism industry not only experienced a major marketing paradigm shift, but it found itself in the midst of the worst crisis in its history. | Balancing tourism marketing and security needs
Minister Bartlett projects full return of cruise industry by October 2021
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says based on current projections he expects the full return of the cruise industry in Jamaica between August and October of this year. This he notes is dependent on COVID-19 management and an increased percentage of vaccinated persons across the island. | Minister Bartlett projects full return of cruise industry by October 2021
Princess Cruises Australia: No longer going down under this year
Princess Cruises just announced the cancellation of its Australia cruise holidays through December of this year. This comes after so many previous cruises have already had to be cancelled. | Princess Cruises Australia: No longer going down under this year
US travel industry should address trust gaps in price transparency, COVID-19 safety
In the US, the two most important factors in building consumer trust in travel agencies and travel suppliers, such as airlines, are having ‘no hidden costs’ and ‘fully flexible or refundable products’. | US travel industry should address trust gaps in price transparency, COVID-19 safety
Royal Caribbean full speed ahead even after two children caught COVID-19 on a cruise
Royal Caribbean Group, together with local officials, commemorated an important milestone on the cruise company's journey to resume operations with its state-of-the-art, luxury ship, Celebrity Edge. The much-anticipated day marked the first cruise to sail from a U.S. port following the industry's suspension of service. | Royal Caribbean full speed ahead even after two children caught COVID-19 on a cruise
Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules
Effective July 8, individuals traveling in the US domestically to Hawaii can bypass pre-travel testing rules and quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules
Royal Caribbean Group names new Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer
Royal Caribbean Group is the first in the cruise industry to name a senior leader dedicated specifically to environmental, social and governance efforts. Royal Caribbean Group names new Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer
Holland America Line: Two ships sailing from San Diego, four ships sailing from Fort Lauderdale this fall
With the resumption of service on the West Coast, Holland America Line also is looking toward cruising in the Caribbean with four ships. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Royal Caribbean arrives to warm welcome in Grand Bahama
With lively Junkanoo performances and celebrations, government officials and key business leaders welcomed Royal Caribbean International with open arms on Friday, June 18, as Adventure of the Seas completed its inaugural homeporting ceremony in Grand Bahama Island, with 1,000 eager passengers. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Judge strikes down CDC ‘conditional sailing’ order against cruise lines
The injunction will go into effect July 18, at which point the CDC orders to cruise operators will be considered non-binding considerations, recommendations or guidelines, so the cruise ships may soon operate out of Florida once again. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Viking welcomes Americans back to Europe
Recent announcements from the European Union and the CDC encourage international travel from the U.S. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Princess Cruises continues plans to resume cruising in United States
Starting between September 25 and November 28, 2021, cruises onboard eight Princess MedallionClass ships will once again take guests to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Seabourn announces updated cruise restart dates
As a result of the current environment and travel restrictions that remain in place, the brand is updating travelers on the restart dates for the five ships currently in its fleet. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Massive Transformation Project Coming for Montego Bay resort city
The resort city of Montego Bay is to undergo a major transformation of its seafront, as part of efforts to boost its global appeal and competitiveness. Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett yesterday announced in Parliament, a comprehensive upgrading program for Montego Bay, including the Hip Strip. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Florida COVID-19 cases put major cruise ship launch on hold
Royal Caribbean chief said late Tuesday on Facebook that the decision to postpone Odyssey of the Seas' sailing till July 31 had been made “out of an abundance of caution”. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Seatrade Cruise Global returns to Miami in September
After more than a year of navigating uncharted waters in a virtual world, this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global experience will reconnect our community to share knowledge, actionable solutions and our collective vision for the future of cruising in this pivotal moment. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Belize prepares to welcome Carnival Vista cruise
Carnival Vista will operate with at least 95 percent of its passengers and all of its crew having been vaccinated, and there will be rigorous protocols in place for disembarking passengers. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Barbados issues statement on Celebrity Millennium passengers testing positive for COVID-19
Since leaving Barbados, the ship made calls at three other destinations, and is currently returning to St. Maarten where the cruise will end on schedule. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Two Royal Caribbean passengers test positive for COVID-19 on fully-vaccinated cruise
Celebrity Millennium is one of the first cruises in North America to restart cruising after over a year and is the largest COVID-19-vaccinated cruise in the world so far. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Holland America Line cancels Nieuw Statendam and Volendam European summer cruises
Guests currently booked on canceled Nieuw Statendam and Volendam departures automatically will be moved to a 2021 cruise on Eurodam in the Mediterranean, beginning with the August 15 cruise through the October 30 transatlantic crossing. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras makes US debut
Mardi Gras will sail year-round from Port Canaveral, offering seven-day itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Italian tourism will sail the seas with Costa Cruises
Italy tourism represented through its Italian pavilion will head to Expo 2020 Dubai in the UAE aboard Costa Cruises. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Cruise industry: 2021 revenue will be almost five times lower than in 2019
The entire cruise industry is expected to generate $6.6 billion in revenue in 2021, almost five times less than in 2019. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online