Cruises

ITB China 2026 convened 23,500 attendees in Shanghai, emphasizing industry collaboration and showcasing international tourism offerings. The event facilitated global travel partnerships at the Shanghai Exhibition Center.

Hotel Equities manages hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America by combining U.S. corporate management discipline with local hospitality customs. This approach seeks to improve both hotel operations and guest experiences.

Agoda and Philippine tourism bodies have partnered on a new marketing campaign aimed at increasing global travel interest. The effort emphasizes digital channels to promote the Philippines internationally.

Seattle’s port has started offering LNG refueling services to cruise ships, supporting Alaska’s cruise industry in its environmental sustainability ambitions. This move has generated conversation about the sector’s sustainable future.

A passenger has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line after claiming burns from a hot pool deck surface on board. The claim highlights safety concerns for cruise ship pool areas.

A luxury cruise ship has made its first visit to Buffalo's port in decades. This marks a key moment in revitalizing Great Lakes cruising and expanding port options in the region.

Mexico is the top performer in North American tourism growth for 2025, exceeding the US and Canada in GDP growth, visitor numbers, and spending. The country's expanding hospitality sector supports continued tourism development.

ITB China 2026 in Shanghai attracted 23,500 attendees from around the world. The event highlighted efforts to strengthen cooperation within the global travel industry.

Mews and Uber have teamed up to integrate ride-booking options into hotel management systems, allowing seamless ride arrangements. This aims to improve the ease of transportation services for hotel guests.

Travelport has entered into a collaboration with Cognizant and Anthropic to develop AI technology platforms for airlines and travel agencies. The partnership aims to transform aspects of booking and operations through artificial intelligence.