A Look at the Inaugural Season of the Explora II Date: 2024-07-15 09:49:38 Order: 0 The Explora II's itinerary (launching 16SEP) was confirmed, including Italy, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, and its first Trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to Miami. Cruise
Instagram and TikTok Generations Value Travel Advisors Date: 2024-07-15 09:48:59 Order: 0 Survey shows 38% of travellers under the age of 43 prefer to use a travel advisor over online booking services, willing to pay a fee rather than deal with info overload online. More News
Disagreement Over New U.S. Border Rules for Dogs Could Halt Canine Travel Date: 2024-07-15 09:48:20 Order: 0 As of 01AUG, dogs must be microchipped, with add’l signoff required by American Centres for Disease Control that CDC says Cdn Food & Inspection Agency can’t provide. More News
Cruise Lines and Ports are Banking on Shore Power Date: 2024-07-15 09:47:46 Order: 0 Shore power allows cruise ships to plug into the electrical grid on land while docked rather than running engines. 120 ships are now equipped, with 210 targeted for 2028. Cruise
Royal Caribbean CEO Shares Thoughts on All-Inclusive Cruise Pricing Date: 2024-07-15 09:46:17 Order: 0 RC CEO Michael Bayley stated that RC does not currently plan to introduce all-inclusive (drink package and internet access) cruise pricing, preferring options. Cruise
Secondhand Update: Five Cruise Ships Are Set to Change Hands Soon Date: 2024-07-15 09:45:44 Order: 0 Five ships from P&O, Celebrity and Quark will be transferred to new ownership at Carnival, Windstar and Lindblad, with sailings starting in 2025-2026. Cruise
U.S. Airports Score Well in World Ranking; Canada Fares Poorly Date: 2024-07-15 09:44:57 Order: 0 The latest AirHelp ratings put six U.S. airports in the world’s top 20, but Canada’s best finish (YTZ) was a distant 124th. Salt Lake City was ranked 8th globally. Airline
ACTA Golf Tournament A Sellout Success Date: 2024-07-15 08:47:18 Order: 0 The 34th annual ACTA golf tournament united colleagues and friends from the travel trade industry. This year's proceeds benefited the Red Cross Hurricane Fund. On the Town
WestJet Ratifies Agreement with Aircraft Mechanics Date: 2024-07-12 12:41:42 Order: 0 WestJet confirmed the ratification of its first collective bargaining agreement with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, on 12JUL. Airline Breaking
Delta Looks at Unbundling Forward-Cabin Fares - Will Others Follow? Date: 2024-07-12 10:13:03 Order: 0 Delta considers unbundling fares for first, business and premium economy, for options like checked bags, food and beverage, seat choice, lounge & priority check-in. Airline
Ponant Connects to Starlink to Boost Remote Area Connectivity Date: 2024-07-12 10:12:32 Order: 0 6,000 SpaceX Starlink satellites will provide WiFi to Ponant ships when travelling to remote areas, as a test at the geographic North Pole proves successful. Cruise
AmaLilia Joins AmaWaterways’ Nile Fleet Date: 2024-07-12 10:12:04 Order: 0 AmaWaterways launches its second river cruise ship on the Nile as AmaLilia sails alongside the AmaDahlia. The 41 staterooms can accommodate 82 guests. Cruise
2024 Canadian Transportation Budget Invests in Via Rail Date: 2024-07-12 10:11:36 Order: 0 The 2024 Transportation Budget will invest in Via Rail routes outside of the Windsor/Quebec City corridor as well as providing new comfortable accessible trains. More News
Nassau’s New $35M Waterpark Completes Pre-Construction Date: 2024-07-12 10:11:02 Order: 0 The new waterpark being built in Nassau will create 300 new jobs, and will take 18 months to complete, providing a close-to-port family attraction for cruisers. Cruise
Tech Companies Look to Bring Biometric Passports to Your Phone Date: 2024-07-12 10:10:23 Order: 0 Google and Apple are developing technology to allow the scanning of passports to your phone, although it is expected hard copy backup will be required as it rolls out. More News
