Cruises

Canada will participate alongside several countries at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2026, scheduled for June 9-10 in Miami. The event highlights innovations in cruise ship interiors design.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled winter sailings through early 2027 and moved its Caribbean homeport to Miami. These changes are expected to impact thousands of passengers.

Carnival Cruise Line disclosed a cyber attack that exposed nearly six million passengers' personal data, including passport numbers. Affected passengers have been notified and advised to monitor their data security.

All passengers aboard a Disney Cruise ship were requested to leave unexpectedly in June 2026, leaving families stranded at the port and causing chaos. Travelers faced sudden disruptions requiring alternate plans.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association has named new board leaders with an emphasis on workforce development and travel demand recovery. The updated leadership aims to support industry growth by addressing key staffing challenges.

COITM is partnering with Beijing’s Chaoyang District to host a cultural tourism festival in 2026. The event will focus on connecting inbound and outbound travel markets.

A new hotel technology partnership has been announced to improve hotel operations and enhance international tourism across Europe and Asia in 2026. The collaboration focuses on making hotel management more efficient for cross-border travelers.

Spain's conference tourism sector has experienced exceptional growth in MICE events, generating close to €15 billion in economic output. The country continues to assert itself as a global leader in hosting major business gatherings.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled several winter sailings, including those of the Norwegian Viva, and is moving its Caribbean homeport to Miami. Passengers affected by cancellations will need to modify their travel arrangements.

Carnival Cruise Line has acknowledged a cyber attack that compromised the personal data of nearly six million passengers, including passport details. The company is notifying customers and advising them to monitor for identity theft.