Cruise News

It's still an unpredictable road ahead for the major cruise lines eyeing the rebound of U.S. consumer confidence. Travel restrictions are indeed easing for its top region in demand, the Caribbean, and more cruisers are making plans. But they're also remaining cautious.

Genting may not be one of the cruise sector's giants, but its collapse showcases just how much the pandemic has battered that industry.

A wave of CEO departures swept across the entire travel industry this year. But new names in the top office don't always translate to major changes in how some of these companies will operate going forward.

Pent-up demand isn't merely the desire to start traveling again. In the case of Carnival Corp. passengers, it means spending big to enjoy life during sailings.

Inclusion is great, but let's keep in mind that there's more to disabled accommodations than providing a wheelchair. Catering to different types of disabilities makes good business sense.

Alternative fuel sources are urgently needed, yes. But the cruise lines’ woes go well beyond emissions and remain unaddressed, even if CLIA now recognizes that really big ships aren't suitable for certain destinations. With climate change finally front and center, will more governments restrict megaships and regulate various impacts on host communities?

All hands on deck as chief financial officer Jason Liberty takes over, but in which direction will he take the cruise line after the pandemic's choppy waters?

As both airlines and cruise lines chart their recoveries, digital is where they are focusing most of their messaging — with fewer dollars so far.

In Skift’s top stories this week, marketing hotels will be easier this summer, Skift acquires the Daily Lodging Report, Hyatt looks away from Asia, and cruises are back but with a rough start.

In Skift's top travel stories this week, we looked at the future of cruising, the looming easing of travel restrictions for UK citizens, the Hipmunk co-founders launching a new flight-search tool, and Emirates seeking to revolutionize the way it distributes airfares.