Hantavirus-affected cruise ship undergoes disinfection in Rotterdam
A cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has docked in Rotterdam for intensive disinfection. Quarantine and health protocols have been put in place for exposed passengers.
Ovation of the Seas Alaska debarkation shifts from Seward to Whittier
Royal Caribbean is moving the Ovation of the Seas Alaska cruise disembarkation from Seward to Whittier for the 2026 season. The change is due to delays in construction at the Seward cruise terminal.
Carnival advises Texas cruise guests to prepare for traffic delays
Carnival Cruise Line has warned passengers departing from Texas ports to expect potential traffic congestion. Travelers are encouraged to allow additional time for arrival at the cruise terminals.
Amtrak, USDOT Select Team for Penn Station Transformation
Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation have selected a developer team for a major redevelopment effort at New York’s Penn Station. The project is set to modernize the station’s infrastructure and improve passenger services.
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 Attracts Global Airlines and Tourism Exhibitors
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 will host over 3,000 exhibitors including global airlines such as United and Lufthansa. The event also features tourism boards and cruise leaders, highlighting its broad industry scope.
Truecaller and Telness Introduce Travel eSIM for Global Connectivity
Truecaller, partnering with Telness, has launched a travel eSIM designed to enhance global mobile connectivity. The eSIM supports seamless data access without needing physical SIM changes when abroad.
Romania Showcases Business Tourism Offer at IMEX Frankfurt 2026
Romania participated in IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to promote its business tourism sector. The country emphasized attracting international conferences to bolster its profile in Europe's meetings market.
Angola Convention Bureau Diversifies Business Tourism Beyond Oil
The Angola Convention Bureau has been launched to support diversification of Angola’s travel economy. Its focus is on expanding the meetings and events segment beyond the oil industry.
Hantavirus-Exposed Cruise Ship Docks at Rotterdam for Disinfection
A cruise ship with hantavirus cases on board has docked at Rotterdam. Health authorities are carrying out thorough disinfection efforts while passengers monitor health advisories.
Barcelona Doubles Cruise Passenger Tourist Tax in 2026
Barcelona has doubled the tourist tax for cruise passengers arriving through its port as part of efforts to manage city overcrowding. Cruise visitors will face higher local fees starting now.
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Carnival Splendor Alters Itinerary at Cairns Port Over Shallow Channel
Carnival Cruise Line has altered the Carnival Splendor itinerary due to shallow channel conditions at the Cairns cruise port. Passengers should update their plans for the Cairns stop.
China Sees 32% Growth in Hourly Hotel Bookings as Cinemas and KTVs Enter Market
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