Lindblad Expeditions to Rebrand as National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Date: 2024-08-09 09:21:29 Order: 0 Leading with the 'power and name recognition' of National Geographic, Lindblad will rebrand as National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, in September. Cruise
Mindfulness Retreats: The Quiet Travel Solution to a Noisy World Date: 2024-08-09 09:20:49 Order: 0 Silence is a sought-after commodity among those connected through and plagued by social media. Mindfulness retreats become popular as people seek to disconnect. Tourism
Most Advisors Feel There Is Insufficient Training Related to Marketing Date: 2024-08-09 09:20:03 Order: 0 Two-thirds of advisors say there is a critical need for more marketing education, as many struggle with reaching the right audience and keeping up with digital trends. More News
Granite Travel Trade Expos Fall 2024 Dates Date: 2024-08-09 09:19:31 Order: 0 Granite Travel Trade Expos announced the Fall dates of its smaller-market Expos. More than 50 suppliers have confirmed participation. Operators
Transcend Cruises To Build Two B2B River Cruise Ships Date: 2024-08-09 09:17:57 Order: 0 Transcend Cruises has contracted Den Breejen Shipyard for the first Transcend purpose-built group river cruise ship, scheduled for delivery in late 2025, with a second ship to follow in... Cruise
Open Jaw Boating Novice Tackles a 42-Foot Le Boat Experience … And Lives Date: 2024-08-09 09:17:40 Order: 0 Open Jaw’s Jim Byers and his wife, Barbara, recently spent four days piloting a 42-foot Le Boat craft on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario with almost no boating experience. Le Boat... Byers Report
Air Canada Vacations Intros Year-Round Tours in Colombia Date: 2024-08-09 09:12:57 Order: 0 Air Canada Vacations has launched seven Colombia guided tours program in destinations such as Bogotá, Cartagena de Indias, Medellín, Salento, Mesetas, Múcura Island, Barichara, Guasca,... Airline Operators
Hail Fallout: Canadian Airline Capacity Affected “For Foreseeable Future” Date: 2024-08-09 09:08:41 Order: 0 Airfares may rise after the destructive Calgary hailstorm on 05AUG as Canada’s second largest carrier is forced to decommission 10% of its fleet during the peak summer season. Airline
Strict New Entry Rules for Cruise Pax at Grand Turk Start 15AUG Date: 2024-08-08 09:38:03 Order: 0 Starting 15AUG, all local visitors entering the Grand Turk Cruise Center must obtain a one-day identification badge before being allowed inside. Cruise
Softening of U.S. Economy Affecting Travel Company Forecasts Date: 2024-08-08 09:37:25 Order: 0 Travel companies are adjusting to weakening demand as economic uncertainty is leading to delayed vacation bookings and lower-priced options. More News
Disney Price Increases Shift Consumer Behaviour Date: 2024-08-08 09:36:21 Order: 0 Disney is starting to lose some of its magic as bookings drop following increased prices. Hotels/Resorts
Hilton: U.S. Leisure Travel ‘Definitely Softening’ – High-End Still Have ‘Fat Bank Accounts’ Date: 2024-08-08 09:34:54 Order: 0 Hilton’s CEO says U.S. demand for leisure travel is “definitely softening,” though “not cratering in any way. Luxury and lifestyle brands could be key differentiators.” Hotels/Resorts
‘Cruisezilla’ Ships Could Carry 10,500 Pax by 2050: Study Date: 2024-08-08 09:34:10 Order: 0 ‘Cruisezilla’ ships capable of carrying 10,500 pax could be sailing by 2050, a study forecasts. The biggest vessels sailing today are already twice as large as in 2000. Cruise
Europe Calls for Tax to Stem ‘Out of Control’ Cruise Ship Emissions Date: 2024-08-08 09:33:37 Order: 0 Despite carrying 36 million pax a year, cruise ships are currently exempt from fuel duties and most consumer taxes. Cruise
Planned Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Would Interfere with Space Program Date: 2024-08-08 09:32:49 Order: 0 Florida officials warned Port Canaveral could lose funding if it goes ahead with plans for a cruise terminal, charging it could negatively impact the space program. Cruise
