It’s time to restart cruising from U.S. ports, ASTA told the CDC in response to the agency’s request for information on the resumption of cruising. In ASTA’s letter to the CDC, the Society’s CEO, Zane Kerby, called the suspension of …
In August, MSC Cruises became the first major line to resume sailing since the COVID-19 shutdown swept the globe in March. Watched closely as a crucial industry test, its flagship MSC Grandiosa has since completed five back-to-back Mediterranean voyages without …
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This month brought the first publicly reported case of Covid-19 on a European river ship. But as with other cruise cases that have occurred since the industry has slowly reopened, the reported infections of two guests and six crew members …
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There’s hope on the horizon for the tourism in Southeast Alaska, but the industry is likely to take years to recover, representatives from the travel, hospitality and cruise industries said. Industry panelists told Southeast Conference’s Annual Meeting Thursday morning they …
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Cruise Planners’ Where2Next travel series aired its second successful episode yesterday, September 23, showcasing to potential clients the benefits of an all-inclusive resort with the “Beaches, Butlers and Beyond” edition of the series. The virtual event series focuses on creating …
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The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is urging government leaders to step up and the CDC to remove barriers to reopening cruising. The association is asking for proper, rapid testing as well as a face mask mandate and the …
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AmaWaterways has again pushed back plans to resume sailing. Citing continued international travel restrictions on Americans and Canadians, which make up 95% of its passenger base, AmaWaterways president and co-founder Rudi Schreiner said the company has extended its suspension of …
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Emerald Waterways and Avalon Waterways have opened up some of their 2022 European sailings for booking, following other river cruise operators in putting the season on sale earlier than usual. Emerald said it has opened the books on 75% of …
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Video Fox News Flash top headlines for September 23 A new luxury cruise line is going overboard with its amenities. Atlas Ocean Voyages is scheduled to begin sailing next year, and when it does, it will provide emergency medical evacuation insurance …