Passengers contemplating boarding another cruise after the coronavirus pandemic might already be planning to pass up the buffet next time they sail due to social-distancing concerns – assuming ships don’t do away with them anyway. But a new report published Friday …

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When the cruise industry resumes operations, professional travel advisors will be key to helping it rebound by counseling clients about new health protocols and onboard changes. “It will be travel advisors that will help provide guidance, information and expert advice …

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Beyond the pain inflicted by Covid-19 on the travel sector, Google’s travel platform has challenged the online travel industry, making it harder for Expedia among others to generate as much organic traffic to their website. With no clarity as to …

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Dying to get back on a cruise ship when the CDC’s no-sail order expires but nervous about the potential spread of coronavirus on board? Royal Caribbean is looking for a solution. On April 8, the cruise company filed an application with the United …

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Earlier this year, coronavirus lurked on Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess cruise ship. It eventually infected 712 people on board and killed 13, according to Johns Hopkins data.    The coronavirus, which has since evolved into a global pandemic, has shut down the cruise …

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Video Study suggest coronavirus has mutated into dozens of strains Insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.   Nearly 50 of the …

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