Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line will enforce a stricter bikini dress code for island port visits beginning June 2026. Passengers should be ready to adhere to new modesty guidelines during shore excursions.

A cruise passenger with hantavirus is quarantined in Nebraska, sparking a disagreement between CDC and Florida health officials over the management and location of the quarantine. The passenger has reported feeling like a "hostage" during isolation.

The Port of Skagen in Denmark has awarded a DKK 85 million contract to install a shore power facility with a 16 MW capacity. The project supports cleaner cruise operations and aligns Denmark with other countries investing in sustainable port infrastructure.

Travel Meet Asia 2026 will convene close to 2,000 exhibitors and buyers from Southeast Asia in Jakarta. The event focuses on business development across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and other regional countries.

Visit Portugal will participate alongside major tourism and hospitality organizations at the Meetings Show 2026 in London. The event will host various industry leaders from travel, airlines, and cruise sectors this June.

The recent third annual Travel Tech Policy & Innovation Showcase focused on key advancements and leadership in travel technology policy. The event highlighted progress affecting hospitality and travel sectors, underscoring collaborative efforts.

Visit Portugal will participate in Meetings Show 2026 in London, alongside the Netherlands Board of Tourism and other leading hospitality groups. The event gathers key players from travel, airlines, and cruises from June 24 to 25.

A Michigan hotel is set to undergo redevelopment into an Ascend Collection property through a partnership between Legendary Capital and HE. The conversion was announced in June 2026 as part of a rebranding effort.

A cruise passenger exposed to hantavirus is quarantined in Nebraska, sparking a dispute between CDC and Florida health officials over quarantine protocols. The passenger has voiced concern about the conditions of isolation.

Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau received an award from the Travel Journalists Association recognizing its efforts in promoting the destination and engaging with travel media.