Blue Diamond Saratoga Mystique to Open in Holguin Date: 2024-02-26 10:23:05 Order: 0 Saratoga Mystique, part of the Canadian Blue Diamond chain with Caballeriza and Esmeralda hotels, will soon debut in Holguín. Hotels/Resorts
Great Wolf Lodge to Open Resort in Naples, Florida, This Fall Date: 2024-02-26 10:22:28 Order: 0 Great Wolf Lodge will open its first Florida location in Naples on 25SEP, marking the debut of its indoor water park in the Sunshine State. Hotels/Resorts
Sandals and Beaches Launch Airlift from Miami to Jamaica Date: 2024-02-26 10:21:45 Order: 0 Sandals and Beaches have launched a “Love and Let Fly” package as the first U.S. commercial flight lands in Ocho Rios, Jamaica on 24FEB. Hotels/Resorts
Carnival Jubilee Gets Big Texas Welcome as Gwen Stefani Names Ship Date: 2024-02-26 10:20:15 Order: 0 Carnival marked the homeporting of Carnival Jubilee in Galveston, with Gwen Stefani as godmother, where Stefani joked, "This ship is bananas, b-a-n-a-n-a-s." Cruise
Carnival Implements Deck Chair Hogging Fix Date: 2024-02-26 10:19:35 Order: 0 Royal Caribbean and Carnival enforce a policy against leaving chairs unattended, with Carnival recently taking steps to strengthen enforcement. Cruise
Going Public: Viking Files Confidentially for IPO Date: 2024-02-26 10:16:36 Order: 0 Viking has filed confidentially for an IPO with the SEC, offering investors a stake in its European river cruise market position, expanding ocean fleet, and other ventures. Cruise
WestJet Follows Suit as U.S. Carriers Raise Baggage Fees Date: 2024-02-26 09:49:24 Order: 0 Following U.S. carrier fee hikes, WestJet has adjusted its charges to include a $5 increase from $30 to $35 for the first checked bag. Air Canada says it is "aware of these trends" but as... Airline
Air Canada Vacations Boosts Capacity for Summer Sun Date: 2024-02-23 08:51:04 Order: 150 This summer, ACV is increasing frequency to Cancun, offering new destinations such as Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well the only non-stop service to the newly opened... Airline Operators
Canadian Visits to Vegas up 60% Over Last Year Date: 2024-02-23 09:08:17 Order: 140 Canadian tourism in Las Vegas is the highest it’s been since pre-pandemic levels in 2019. In 2023, there were more than 1.4M Canadians who travelled to Las Vegas. That’s up more than... Tourism
27-Year-Old Makes History as First Black Female to Pilot a Boeing 777 for Air Canada Date: 2024-02-23 09:53:05 Order: 0 Zoey Williams, a 27-year-old from Ontario, recently made history as Air Canada’s first Black female pilot to fly a Boeing 777. Airline
Flair Launches ‘Safe Passage’ Human Trafficking Support Program for Victims Date: 2024-02-23 09:52:30 Order: 0 Flair Airlines launched its Safe Passage Program on 22FEB to coincide with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Airline
Striking Workers Again Close Down the Eiffel Tower Date: 2024-02-23 09:51:59 Order: 0 The Eiffel Tower is once again closed to tourists as workers demand a salary increase proportionate to revenue from ticket sales. Tourism
Portuguese Man o’ War Jellyfish Invading Mayan Beaches Date: 2024-02-23 09:50:04 Order: 0 Cozumel and Playa del Carmen beaches are seeing the presence of one of the ocean’s most dangerous inhabitants, the Portuguese Man o’ War. Tourism
Princess Implements 100% Penalty Unless Booking Cancelled Within 30 to 60 Days Date: 2024-02-23 09:49:39 Order: 0 Princess is changing its cancellation policies. Passengers who want to avoid the 100% cancellation fee must cancel at least 30 to 60 days before sailing dates. Cruise
With Record Wave Bookings, Royal Caribbean Increases Financial Guidance for 2024 Date: 2024-02-23 09:49:11 Order: 0 Since Royal Caribbean’s Q4 2023 earnings call, the line has increased Financial Guidance based on the best WAVE bookings in its history. Cruise
