In late 2019, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its “Economic Performance of the Airline Industry” report. It contained a 2020 forecast of 4.1 per cent growth in global air traffic demand and net post-tax profits for North American …
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By Anastasia Moloney BOGOTA, Colombia, Weds. Aug. 5, 2020 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Caribbean nations were scrambling to adapt storm shelters to prevent the spread of coronavirus and stock up on supplies, with thousands of people already evacuating their homes …
U by Uniworld is adding new experiences in its anticipation of its 2021 cruising season. The company is reimagining the onboard experience to further enhance its young, adventurous brand. U by Uniworld is introducing a new family experience, more inclusions …
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The global cruise industry took one step forward and two steps back this weekend in its quest to resume sailings after the pandemic grounded fleets worldwide. One ship, UnCruise Adventures’ Wilderness Adventurer, on Saturday became the first cruise line to …
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MSC Cruises is planning a summer 2020 restart of its operations, but not for passengers from the UK and Ireland. The cruise line has revealed it’s planning a two-ship restart in the Mediterranean this month. The resumption of operations comes …
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A New Zealand honeymoon couple stranded on the remote Falkland Islands in March because of the coronavirus pandemic have managed to return home by hitching a ride of more than 5,000 nautical miles on an Antarctic fishing …
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The news comes just one day after Norwegian expedition cruise company Hurtigruten’s 535-passenger Roald Amundsen arrived in Tromsø, Norway, on Friday with four sick crew members. All 4 later tested positive for COVID-19. Another 32 crew members and at least …
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(10:40 a.m. EDT) — The German cruise line AIDA canceled its planned resumption of service this weekend over an approval technicality. The line, which is owned by Carnival Corporation plc., has implemented new health and testing protocols that had caught …
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It’s unknown when U.S. travelers will be welcomed back in Europe, but AmaWaterways President and Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner is hoping for a limited river cruise season later in 2020. “I still do hope we get some cruising in for the …
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