As 2021 unfolds, what’s the top element that will convince consumers to book a future cruise? “‘Flexibility’ is definitely key, but the second word to focus on is ‘value,’” believes Ken Muskat, EVP and chief operating officer, MSC Cruises USA. The …
Flexibility, Value Are Keys to Wave Season Bookings, Says Ken Muskat Read more »
The WTTC President and CEO said in a statement, released on the organization’s website earlier this week, that although the World Travel and Tourism Council supports measures to halt the spread of COVID-19, she does think that travel-related quarantines that …
Calls to Remove Unnecessary Travel Quarantines, What About Cruises? Read more »
Just before the holidays, Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), sent a letter to President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition team, sharing the “industry’s views on critical policy issues that will soon be under the …
ASTA to Biden: Mandate Masks on Planes, Continue Phased Resumption of Cruising Read more »
It’s been a little over a year since Ann Chamberlin joined the Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours as vice president of sales. Chamberlin came onboard right as the group was launching Scenic Eclipse, one of its biggest launches ever, during …
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours See Encouraging Booking Trends Heading into 2021 Read more »
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It has been described as Britain’s strangest town and the real-life answer to Twin Peaks. But East Grinstead hardly exudes a sense of dreamlike Lynchian terror. Elegant 14th-Century buildings house bookshops and jewellers; butchers hawk burgers and sausages from market …
As case counts and hospital occupancy go down, travelers can expect other states to reduce or eliminate quarantine orders. While statewide counts in Alaska are on the decline, the pressure still is on in other states, including Washington, California and …
Here’s what Alaska travelers can expect now that we’re in 2021 Read more »
I’m sure many of the Travel Market Report travel advisor readers felt some kind of relief turning the page on 2020. Last year, based on the conversations I’ve had with advisors, was the toughest year in their careers. Not seeing …
Tiana Templeman enjoys Tasmania’s untamed places on a luxurious expedition cruise Coral Expeditions’ 10-night Coastal Wilds of Tasmania cruise holds the promise of stunning scenery, crystal clear waters, superb hiking, and the chance to explore one of the state’s most …
Australia travel: A cruise to Tasmania for wildlife, hiking, history and more Read more »
Authorities around the world halted voyages on large passenger ships in March after Covid-19 tore through scores of vessels, but cruising never really stopped. Smaller cruise ships exempted from the suspension continued to sail selected routes. To keep the deadly …