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Richard Turen

Reality Check: Here comes 2026. Fasten your seat beltsColumnist Richard Turen provides a look at some of the changes advisors might see in aviation, cruise, tours and more.

Haunted Mansion Parlor, a wedding venue aboard the Disney Destiny.

Disney Cruise Line unveils Haunted Mansion wedding venueThe venue on the line's new Disney Destiny might not scream "love," but it could be a thrill for couples who are fans of the...

Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise tax

Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise taxA federal judge denied CLIA's attempt to overturn Hawaii's 11% cruise tax, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.

Crown Princess returns to service with new pub, refreshed casino

Crown Princess returns to service with new pub, refreshed casinoAfter the completion of a drydock, the Crown Princess now has O'Malley's Irish Pub and an updated casino.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America in Hawaii.

Norwegian Cruise Line eliminates NCFs, with no strings attachedNCL had experimented with eliminating the noncommissionable portion of fares in 2023, though advisors had to submit a marketing...

Travel advisors on a Celestyal Cruises fam trip in the Arabian Gulf.

Celestyal's plan to attract North Americans: Offer a new niche destinationIt's a small player in the cruise industry overall, but Celestyal is carving out a unique niche with its specialization in the...

A&K and Crystal will do their first cruise together in August, which the brands said sold out within weeks of being announced.

A&K and Crystal reveal 2027 cultural cruisesShore excursions are designed by A&K's network of local specialists. Sailings range from 10 to 14 days.

2025: A Year in Review

2025: A Year in ReviewIt was a roller coaster of a year, with air traffic control woes, a Las Vegas downturn, Southwest’s revamp and new cruise...

Sinu Pillai serves a group of influencers during a Holland America Line tasting event in New York to celebrate the line's partnership with chef Masaharu Morimoto.

Holland America chef Sinu Pillai on his recipe for successHAL fleet chef Pillai focuses on integrating seasonal ingredients and enhancing guest experiences by highlighting culinary...

A rendering of the Viking Pavilion at Highclere Castle.

Viking to build an events space at Highclere CastleThe English castle is the filming location of "Downton Abbey," the PBS drama series of which Viking is a corporate sponsor.

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