Eighteen new cruise ships will be launched this year to serve an estimated 30 million cruisers. More than 1.1 billion workers are employed worldwide, making an economic impact of $134 billion, according to the panel, made up of Richard Fain, …
Women make waves at the Seatrade cruise convention in Miami Beach Read more »
Luxury oceangoing cruise lines were front and center this week at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach, FL, showcasing what’s new and planned for their brands. Travel Agent spoke with executives from Seabourn, Cunard Line, Ponant, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and other lines, …
Exec Updates: Silversea’s Silver Origin, World Cruises and S.A.L.T. Read more »
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When Ilene Weiner began cruising in the late 1980s, she had no idea she would one day become Princess Cruise Line’s most traveled guest — and has spent about 7 years total at sea. She boarded her first ship with …
(11:20 a.m. EDT) — Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the travel classic “Eat Pray Love,” served as godmother this week to Avalon Waterways’ newest river ship, Avalon Envision. Cruise Critic caught up with Gilbert to get her views on …
Eat Pray Love Author Elizabeth Gilbert Talks Cruising Read more »
Carnival Cruise Line’s legal troubles could damage the Port of New Orleans and city’s cruise business if a federal judge follows through on her threat to ban Carnival’s ships from U.S. ports starting in June. The Miami-based cruise ship operator …
How New Orleans might be hurt if Carnival Cruise Line’s legal troubles continue Read more »
Immediately following the “State of the Industry” discussion, three top female cruise line presidents took the stage for the first “Rise of Female Leadership in the Cruise Industry” keynote roundtable session. “Well, I certainly think it’s about time, because this …
Female Cruise Execs Talk Leadership at Seatrade Panel Read more »
Moderator Nancy Schretter, founder and managing editor of Family Travel Network and president of Beacon Group Holdings, provided an overview of family and generational travel in her opening. Gen Z about to overtake millennials “Baby boomers control about 70 percent …
This week’s best travel bargains around the globe. Vista Celestial, a luxury boutique hotel in Costa Rica, is offering 40 percent off stays of five, seven and 10 nights. The May All Inclusive packages cost $4,398 per couple for five …
Travel deals: Hotel discounts in Costa Rica, Barbados and Cooperstown, N.Y. Read more »
Playbill Travel returns to France with Broadway on the Rhône River 2 April 7–14 with a host of unforgettable Broadway talent on board. Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Marc Kudisch, Melissa, Errico, and Seth Rudetsky join Playbill Travel guests on a …
A Look Inside Playbill’s Star-Studded Broadway on the Rhône River 2 Cruise Read more »