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The Norwegian Joy, built for the Chinese market, will move to Alaska next spring.
Fiscal realities now tempering cruise lines' China infatuation
Wall Street has long questioned whether the international cruise industry's romance with China is the beginning of a lifelong affair or just one of those things. While it is still too soon to call, that relationship in recent months has shown signs of cooling.
Princess ordering its largest ships
The cruise line has signed a memorandum of understanding for two ships that will carry 20% more passengers than the Royal class.
Russia generating much interest and increased U.S. bookings
As President Donald Trump faced a backlash last week over his handling of Russian president Vladimir Putin at the Helsinki summit, Russia specialists reported that the current, not always flattering spotlight on U.S.-Russia relations has not hindered U.S. travelers' desire to visit the country.
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Virgin Voyages ship to be called Scarlet Lady
The cruise line will form a "Scarlet Squad" program to recruit, support and mentor female shipboard personnel.
JetBlue cutting jobs in support centers
The reductions will be a combination of voluntary buyouts, elimination of open positions and involuntary departures.
Cruise.com adds Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sailings
The line said Cruise.com is the first OTA to sell its product.
Windstar offers luggage delivery through Luggage Forward
Guests can send their luggage from their doorstep directly to their ship's accommodation and home from the ship.
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Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade draws thousands each summer. Photo Credit: Pedro Becerra/VisitBerlin
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In Berlin, a legacy of irreverence, acceptance
Balanced on the razor's edge of grit and glamour, the Orania.Berlin perfectly captures the cool Kreuzberg vibe that has marked the colorful neighborhood since its emergence from the shadows of the Berlin Wall.
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Breaking bottles and norms: The evolution of cruise ship godmothers
The role of the cruise ship’s godmother, once an honor regularly bestowed upon nobility, the wives of political elites and the families of cruise line chiefs, has evolved to include groups, entertainers and men.
The Hotel Zallinger in the Alpe di Siusi ski area is accessible only by foot, snowcat or snowmobile in the winter. Photo Credit: TW photos by Robert Silk
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Imposing peaks frame South Tyrol ski adventure
Dominating the South Tyrolean landscape, especially for those who venture to the region to ski, are the Dolomites, a mountain range of the southern Alps characterized by its dramatic rock faces.
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Expansive updates for Westin Hapuna Beach
The renovation, which began in November, touched on every aspect of the Hawaii Island resort, from the lobby and restaurants to amenities and guestrooms.
Birdwatching tours, and birds, thrive on Anguilla
Jackie Cestero is an avid photographer and bird watcher who knows just which species have returned to the island, down to the last shorebird and warbler.
Intimate Vietnam vibes
Pandaw River Cruises' 32-passenger Angkor Pandaw is the only vessel that combines two days of cruising around the bay with a week inland plying the waterways of the Red River Delta.
Riviera Nayarit poised to maintain momentum
In 2017, the region maintained a hotel occupancy above 80% throughout the year. Four-star properties reported occupancies at an average of 94%.
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Influential executives will fill Center Stage slots at the conference, to be held Nov. 13 to 15 in Los Angeles.
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Options abound on Canada's St. Lawrence River
Canada's second longest river, the 1,200-mile St. Lawrence, is one of the more underappreciated waterways for river cruising.
Trump can ban travelers from any country, for any reason
Lesson from the Supreme Court's decision: Trump has wide latitude on restricting entry to the U.S.
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HTA readies for 'a new direction' with CEO's departure
The vote by the board to oust George Szigeti comes after a tumultuous year for the agency.
Travel advisers shine as part of CruiseWorld STAR program
Travel advisers interested in the 2018 CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) program should apply soon, as only 250 more spots are available.
Crisis preparedness center moves forward
The progress report regarding the new Global Centre for Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management at the University of the West Indies in Kingston is timely.
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Fresh faces, new voices at 2018 Phocuswright Conference
Influential executives will fill Center Stage slots at the conference, to be held Nov. 13 to 15 in Los Angeles.
Travel Weekly's GTM brings agents suppliers together
The boutique trade show matches dozens of travel suppliers with more than 100 elite travel agents for three days of appointments and presentations.
Updated: Mapping what's open and closed in the Caribbean
Travel Weekly's online guide to the Caribbean in the aftermath of Irma and Maria: what's open, what's closed and when damaged resorts plan to reopen. LAST UPDATED: July 18.
Travel Weekly's 2018 Power List
Our annual ranking of the largest, most successful retailers in the travel industry, based on sales.
Options abound on Canada's St. Lawrence River
Canada's second longest river, the 1,200-mile St. Lawrence, is one of the more underappreciated waterways for river cruising.
Trump can ban travelers from any country, for any reason
Lesson from the Supreme Court's decision: Trump has wide latitude on restricting entry to the U.S.
Tackling overtourism: Travel executives discuss the problem
At the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit, a panel of industry leaders talked about local resentment of and resistance to overcrowding at the world's most popular destinations.
Guest insight via AccorHotels' Seeker
As AccorHotels explains it, it's a "immersive sensory experience that measures biometric reactions to gain deeper insights into our guests' wants and needs."
HTA readies for 'a new direction' with CEO's departure
The vote by the board to oust George Szigeti comes after a tumultuous year for the agency.
Travel advisers shine as part of CruiseWorld STAR program
Travel advisers interested in the 2018 CruiseWorld STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) program should apply soon, as only 250 more spots are available.
Crisis preparedness center moves forward
The progress report regarding the new Global Centre for Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management at the University of the West Indies in Kingston is timely.
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Breaking bottles and norms: The evolution of cruise ship godmothers
The role of the cruise ship’s godmother, once an honor regularly bestowed upon nobility, the wives of political elites and the families of cruise line chiefs, has evolved to include groups, entertainers and men.
Expanding experiences: Nontraditional players in the tours market
The tours and activities market, traditionally the domain of travel advisers and tour packagers, is evolving, with OTAs, hotels and others claiming bigger shares of their customers' travel dollars by bringing often-complex products in-house and online.
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Dispatch, Montreal: The light fantastic
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Dispatch, Le Laperouse: Cozy like a river ship
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