Cruises

The WTTC Executive Committee has approved eight strategic priorities to drive global growth, bolster resilience, attract investment, and promote sustainability in travel and tourism.

The COITM 2026 Cultural Tourism Festival has recently commenced in Beijing, aiming to connect international cultural tourism destinations with buyers. The event centers on both inbound and outbound cultural tourism.

WestJet has partnered with Hopper Technology Solutions to launch a new 'Cancel For Any Reason' flight cancellation insurance product. This offering aims to give travelers more flexibility and protection when booking flights.

Spain’s conference tourism sector has achieved record growth, generating close to €15 billion in economic impact. This development reinforces Spain’s role as a key player in the global meetings industry.

During a shore excursion at Costa Maya port, an elderly Carnival Jubilee passenger fell into the water. A fellow cruise traveler acted swiftly to perform a successful rescue.

Carnival Cruise Line announced a cybersecurity data breach impacting nearly six million passengers. The exposed information includes personal and passport details disclosed in early June 2026.

Royal Caribbean has canceled its shore excursions at Costa Maya due to labour protests impacting cruise operations. Passengers will not be able to join planned land activities in early June 2026.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking private investors to fund expansion efforts beyond Central Valley amid funding challenges. Securing private capital is considered crucial to keep construction moving forward.

China has launched the COITM 2026 Cultural Tourism Festival in Beijing, aimed at fostering connections between global destinations and tourism buyers. The event promotes international cultural tourism exchanges.

WestJet has introduced a Cancel For Any Reason insurance product in partnership with Hopper Technology Solutions. This offers passengers greater flexibility in flight cancellation coverage.