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Labor Protests in Costa Maya Lead to Royal Caribbean Shore Excursion Cancellations
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Carnival Cruise Line Data Breach Exposes Data of Nearly Six Million Passengers
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed a cybersecurity breach putting personal information of nearly six million passengers at risk. The exposed data includes passports and other identification details.
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Multiple Norwegian Viva Sailings Through 2028
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled multiple months of Norwegian Viva cruises extending through early 2028. Additionally, Caribbean sailings will now operate out of Miami instead of former homeports.
WTTC Defines Eight Priorities for Tourism Growth and Investment
The WTTC has identified eight strategic priorities aimed at boosting growth, resilience, investment, and sustainability within the global travel and tourism sector. These priorities form a basis for advancing the industry’s long-term transformation.
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