Cruise News

COITM is joining forces with Beijing’s Chaoyang District to introduce a new cultural tourism festival in 2026. The event will highlight inbound and outbound cultural tourism, connecting tourism markets and promoting Chaoyang as a key destination.

MyCEB is working to grow Malaysia's participation in the business events sector throughout Central Asia. The focus is on improving Malaysia's profile within the region’s MICE industry.

Canada will be among the countries attending the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2026 in June, hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The event gathers several nations including the US and the UK.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled Norwegian Viva sailings from San Juan through July 2028 and is moving its Caribbean homeport operations to Miami. Thousands of passengers are affected.

Carnival Cruise Line has disclosed a major data breach exposing personal and passport information of nearly six million passengers. Affected customers have been notified and advised to monitor for identity theft.

Disney Cruise enforced a strict all-aboard policy at Dublin Port in June 2026, removing all passengers and causing some families to become stranded. The unexpected situation highlighted the importance of adhering to such policies.

Contour Airlines has started direct flights from Altoona Airport to Myrtle Beach, expecting increased summer travel. Tourists from several countries are predicted to boost visitor numbers.

Charmaine Spencer has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer by the Antigua Tourism Authority, as announced in early June 2026. Her appointment aims to strengthen Antigua's presence in Caribbean tourism marketing.

Jamaica is actively reinforcing its tourism infrastructure and expanding stakeholder collaborations to support the growth of its tourism sector. These efforts are integral to the country’s strategy for sustainable tourism expansion.

Spain will participate alongside Portugal, France, Germany, and Croatia at the Emotions Travel Show Madrid 2026. The luxury event features tourism boards and upscale travel providers from across Europe.