Tag: cruises
Economic pain from cruise industry shutdown is far-reaching
In late April, CLIA calculated that if the suspension of cruising continued for 60 days, the loss worldwide would total $21 billion in economic activity, 2,500 jobs per day and $7.3 billion in wages. None of the largest cruise lines …
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‘Feels very unfair’: Families say cruise lines are using a ‘technicality’ to refuse refunds
Thousands of cruisers’ plans were dashed earlier this year when coronavirus shut down the cruise industry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued – and later extended – a no-sail order, which is now set to expire on July 24, though …
Is Iceland the world’s most dramatic cruise destination?
A huge roar erupted as I entered the dining room. Passengers were rushing to the starboard windows to see whales – lots of them. To scenes of mild hysteria on board the animals arced gracefully out of the water. Fine …
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Spain Extends Cruise Ship Ban With No End Date Announced
Spain will be opening up its doors once again to international travellers looking for some much-needed sun post-lockdown, but the same sadly cannot be said for cruisers. The popular Mediterranean holiday hotspot has announced that it has extended the ban …
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Cruise Travel Insurance Market Structure Analysis for the Period 2026
The ‘Cruise Travel Insurance market’ study Added by Market Study Report, LLC, delivers an in-depth outline regarding the powerful trends existing within the industry. The study also comprises significant information concerning growth prospects, growth dynamics, market share, market size and …
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As Cruise Travel Takes a Hit, Private Yacht Charters are Poised to Soar
In the current environment, vacation goers are shying away from cruise travel and toward travel that is safer and healthier. The private yacht charter industry is filling the vacuum left behind and is projected to be the most popular way …
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Travel Troubleshooter: After their cruise is canceled due to pandemic, customer uses the nuclear option to get a refund
Q: Viking Cruises is refusing to issue a total refund after canceling operations and promising refunds. My wife and I paid $10,096 for a cruise and tour on the Viking Idi for April. When the coronavirus pandemic flared up, Viking …
Mike Nelson named CEO at International Cruise & Excursions
Mike Nelson, formerly the CEO of Allianz Partners’ U.S. business, has been named CEO of International Cruise Excursions (ICE). Nelson also will hold a seat on board of directors for the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based agency, ranked No. 20 on Travel Weekly’s …
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Small Cruise Ships Prepare to Resume Sailing This Summer
Good news for travelers who are ready to set sail for their summer vacations: There is a small pocket of the cruise industry that can sail again—and they’re getting ready to return to the waters. While the Centers for Disease …
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