Cruises

California has approved a $3.5 billion contract to build high-speed rail infrastructure, alongside naming a former Gavin Newsom adviser as the new board chair overseeing the project.

The Nantucket Historical Association has launched a heritage craft travel series aimed at highlighting local artisans and promoting cultural tourism on Nantucket Island. The program offers visitors immersive experiences in traditional crafts.

Carnival Cruise line experienced a significant data breach affecting nearly six million travelers, including over 800,000 Texans. Passengers are advised to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.

Colombia conducted a three-city roadshow in Canada aimed at strengthening tourism and trade ties. The initiative promotes cultural exchange and bilateral business collaboration between the countries.

The United States has joined forces with several Latin American countries to focus on advancing aviation and tourism infrastructure across the Pan-American region. This collaboration will be featured at WTE Miami 2026.

Cognizant, Travelport, and Anthropic have partnered to develop AI-powered solutions for the travel sector. The collaboration centers on improving travel services and operational efficiency through advanced technology.

Mexico, alongside Brazil, the United States, Spain, and others, is organizing travel trade shows in summer 2026. These events focus on boosting winter tourism in Europe and the Americas.

Falls Convention Center appointed Bubar as sales manager on June 1, 2026. The move is aimed at reinforcing event sales and expanding booking opportunities at the venue.

Port of San Diego has launched PortControl, a real-time vessel tracking system enhancing transparency and operational efficiency in cruise and cargo activities. The platform provides up-to-date vessel scheduling information to benefit passengers and maritime operations.

Disney Cruise Line will introduce a new fee on a previously free service and tighten alcohol consumption policies starting June 3, 2026. Passengers can expect changes affecting onboard experiences.