Cruises

A cruise ship docked at Rotterdam is undergoing quarantine and thorough disinfection due to a hantavirus outbreak. Health protocols aim to prevent virus spread among passengers and port communities.

Carnival Cruise Line has finished significant upgrades to a 23-year-old ship sailing from Port Canaveral. The refurbishment focuses on enhancing passenger comfort and updating the vessel’s features.

Carnival Cruise Line has changed departure times and Mexico port visits for over 90 Carnival Panorama sailings through 2028. Travelers should check updated schedules before cruising.

The WTTC released its 2026 travel recovery report during a leadership cruise event, signaling a renewed phase for the global travel and tourism industry. The event underscored ongoing resilience and leadership engagement.

Louisiana has joined other states in launching large-scale IPW tourism events aimed at strengthening the U.S. travel and hospitality industries. These initiatives will continue through 2030 to promote growth in travel, cruise, aviation, and global visitor spending.

OneAir now offers lifetime access to its Elite pricing tool for a one-time $100 fee. This tool is intended to help travelers reduce their flight expenses by avoiding overpaying.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 highlighted Germany’s leading role in the expanding global meetings market. The event emphasized the rising trend in business event growth worldwide.

Royal Caribbean is moving the Ovation of the Seas debarkation port for Alaska cruises from Seward to Whittier in 2026. The change is due to construction delays at the Seward terminal.

Carnival Glory has introduced a new non-smoking casino and improved its teen lounge areas. These refurbishments were completed prior to its summer 2026 Bahamas cruises.

Carnival Cruise Line has revised the schedule for over 90 Carnival Panorama sailings, introducing new departure times and adjusting Mexico port stops through 2028. Travelers should verify these changes to ensure smooth travel plans.