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Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan sets a goal for over 900 billion yuan in annual tourism revenue and 10 million inbound visitors by 2030. The city also plans enhanced cultural integration and development of riverside, suburban, and rural tourism zones.

Low water levels on the Danube and Rhine in 2026 forced Riviera Travel, Viking, and Tui River Cruises to cancel or revise multiple river cruise itineraries. Operators used ship swaps and alternate ports to manage disruptions while advising travel insurance coverage.

Carnival Cruise Line will remove two ships from Australia in March 2028, cutting its fleet there by half. This reduction follows high costs and regulatory uncertainty, with fare increases expected.