Cruise News

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.

Spain's MICE tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, generating an estimated €15 billion in economic impact. This expansion highlights Spain's status as a prominent global host for meetings and events.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled Norwegian Viva's winter sailings, impacting thousands of passengers. The company is also relocating its Caribbean homeport to Miami through early 2028.

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed a cybersecurity incident compromising personal data for close to six million passengers. Sensitive information, including passport numbers, was potentially exposed.

The California High-Speed Rail project is seeking private investment to finance construction beyond the Central Valley. This move is aimed at sustaining development amid funding constraints.