Articles tagged “cruises”

The Caribbean just proved it can tragically absorb a catastrophic storm and still break tourism records. The question is how many more hits can it take.

Among the latest ships making their debut this year are yachts from two new players, Orient Express and Four Seasons.

Cruises are carrying TUI’s results, but distribution is moving away from the web and toward apps and artificial intelligence.

For decades, the travel industry has been an economy of excess — of eating more, drinking more, spending more. But blockbuster weight-loss drugs are now reshaping consumer behavior at a population level, and with it, how travel dollars flow.

Cruising is rebounding fast, but as the industry posts record growth, there will be mounting scrutiny on sustainability.

Royal Caribbean's passengers are definitely spending. Its plans to improve how its loyalty program and co-branded credit card reward guests may fuel future growth.

Carnival is using aggressive marketing and exclusive destinations to sustain historically high cruise prices, even as economic uncertainty weighs on other travel sectors.

The armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the latest in developments that have been disrupting travel in the region. For Indian airlines, it means navigating a maze of airspace closures as Pakistan's airspace still remains restricted.

The impact of visa waivers on Indian travelers' destination preference is well documented. As the Philippines struggles with the loss of Chinese tourists, it seems to be taking a page from Thailand's notebook to attract outbound surge from India.

From luxury yachts to mega-ships, the cruise industry is opening new possibilities for meeting and incentive experiences.