Thoughtful Commentary on How it All Went Wrong for Tourism Date: 2024-08-27 11:08:02 Order: 0 “The tourism industry forgot about its most precious asset: the goodwill of locals. The edifice collapses without that. It’s been lost in many places and will be hard to win back.” Tourism
Royal Caribbean Orders Fourth Icon with Options for Two More Date: 2024-08-27 11:05:47 Order: 0 Building on “the incredible momentum and market response,” Royal Caribbean Group ordered a fourth Icon-class ship for delivery in 2027, with options for a 5th and 6th. Cruise
‘Disney Destiny’ to Introduce ‘The Lion King’ Restaurant, ‘The Incredibles’ Sweet Shop, More ‘Hero-Worthy’ Features Date: 2024-08-27 11:04:03 Order: 0 Disney Destiny, a heroes and villains-inspired ship, will set sail in 2025 from Port Everglades. Disney, Pixar, and Marvel characters will inspire themed venues. Walt Disney Company Cruise
Former Air Canada COO Says Pilot Strike Will Likely Be Averted Date: 2024-08-27 11:01:38 Order: 0 A former Air Canada COO says he’s hopeful a strike can be averted, noting that WestJet pilots came to an agreement, “albeit at the very last possible minute.” Airline
Air Canada to Offer Direct Service to Prague for Summer 2025 Date: 2024-08-27 10:59:59 Order: 0 Air Canada announced the launch of a new seasonal Toronto-Prague route, operating Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 06JUN 2025 until the end of September. Prague Morning Airline
Princess Cruises Quietly Hikes Gratuities, Impacting All Cabin Types Date: 2024-08-27 10:56:37 Order: 0 Princess recently increased its daily gratuity charges, which now cost USD$1 more per stateroom daily, representing a 6% increase in daily charges. Cruise
Have Dog, Will Travel: These Hotels Are Pawsome for Pets Date: 2024-08-27 10:54:51 Order: 0 Everything from a dual-purpose frisbee bowl, pet notification door hanger, puppy pads and bubble bath await client’s best friends at these dog-friendly hotels. More News
How & Why Are Bees Helping Hamburg Airport's Sustainability Efforts? Date: 2024-08-27 10:52:49 Order: 0 Aircraft aren’t the only thing taking flight at Germany’s Hamburg Airport. For 25 years, bees have helped monitor emissions surrounding the airport. Airline
Blue Lagoon to Reopen After Latest Icelandic Eruption Date: 2024-08-27 10:49:46 Order: 0 Iceland’s Blue Lagoon will reopen today after a volcanic eruption forced a temporary closure. The geothermal spa was evacuated on 22AUG. Tourism
Air Canada ‘Committed’ to Avoiding Strike, Offers Flexible Rebookings Date: 2024-08-27 10:46:49 Order: 0 Air Canada says it’s determined to reach a deal with airline pilots, but is introducing a flexible rebooking policy to ensure potentially worried pax can book without risk. Airline
Virtuoso Renews Partnership with Destination Toronto Date: 2024-08-27 10:27:02 Order: 0 Destination Toronto announced its renewed status as a preferred partner with Virtuoso, highlighting new sales and marketing opportunities for the network's luxury travel advisors and their... Retail Tourism
Norwegian New Ship Builds 'Among the Largest in the World' Date: 2024-08-27 10:24:29 Order: 0 Norwegian Cruise Line announced its new ships will be 38% larger than the Norwegian Encore, with a capacity of 225,000 tons and 5,100 guests each, similar to Royal Caribbean’s... Cruise
Air Transat Adds Jet2.com, Air Mauritius to Interlining Platform Date: 2024-08-27 10:21:33 Order: 0 Air Transat's connectair platform now offers flights with Jet2.com and Air Mauritius, enabling access to over 280 additional destinations globally. Airline
Alaska Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Landslide Date: 2024-08-27 09:56:54 Order: 0 Emergency crews in Ketchikan are preparing for further landslides following a fatal incident that claimed one life, injured three, and caused substantial damage to numerous homes, resulting... Cruise Tourism
ICAO Summit Focusing on Action to Mitigate Turbulence Testing Date: 2024-08-27 10:58:44 Order: 0 World aviation regulators are meeting in Montréal to address the impact of turbulence on flight safety and passengers' well-being. Airline
