Oceania Cruises has announced an update to its “extended global voluntary suspension of cruising.” All voyages on Insignia from November 10, 2020 through April 26, 2021 have been cancelled. Most notably, that includes the 180-day World Cruise, originally slated to sail …

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The outlook for the rest of 2020 remains murky for the cruise industry, to say the least. On Wednesday, most major lines extended their suspensions through at least the end of October. One day later, the head of Norwegian Cruise Line’s …

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A raft of travel agency groups have set up new divisions to cater to an anticipated influx of laid-off agents-turned-consultants. Omega World Travel this week launched a network for independent agencies and advisors, for both its corporate and leisure markets, …

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AIDA Cruises is in close contact with the responsible authorities and airlines in order to prepare for the restart of its voyages in November and December, the company explained. All other voyages planned for the autumn and winter season for …

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As a bookkeeper for a bed and breakfast called Church Point Manor and its upscale restaurant, The Cellars, Koyenhan forged checks and wired business funds to her personal account, according to court documents. She spent the money on credit card, …

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© moisseyev/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus Carnival Spirit cruise ship in Sydney, Australia As a result of coronavirus-related travel restrictions in Australia, Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have announced they have extended the pause on operations in the region into …

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Carnival Corp. says it was the victim of a ransomware attack that likely got some personal information about the cruise giant’s passengers and employees. The attack was first detected Saturday. The attack accessed an encrypted portion of technology systems for …

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