Galveston welcomed the new Carnival Jubilee on Wednesday. The Jubilee, Carnival’s third Excel-class vessel, is the first new ship to debut in the Texas port. Carnival said the Jubilee’s maiden cruise will depart Galveston on […]
Oceania Cruises will continue to waive NCFs for top sellers
Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer pay commission on the full cruise fare, but sister brand Oceania Cruises will keep its program going. “There are no plans to make any changes at this juncture,” said […]
Italy is the prima international destination for 2024
Let’s file this one under “not surprising:” early indications point to Italy being the top international destination for U.S. travelers in 2024. Europe, and Italy in particular, has enjoyed several blockbuster years, drawing tourists in […]
The Seven Seas Grandeur is christened in Miami
Regent Seven Seas Cruises named its newest ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, on Dec. 10 in Miami, with the Fabergé jewelry house playing a starring role. Sarah Fabergé named the vessel as the ship’s godmother, […]
It's opening night for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas
The long-awaited $3.7 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas will open tonight after an invitation-only celebration. Towering over the north part of the Strip, the 67-story resort features a 150,000-square-foot casino; 3,644 rooms and suites; three dozen […]
USTOA expects continued success for tour operators in 2024
Despite geopolitical challenges, tour operators are confident about 2024. According to the U.S. Tour Operators Association’s (USTOA) annual survey, 94% of suppliers reported growth in passenger volume in 2023, increased sales by 10% or higher, […]
Chase Travel launches luxury hotel program
Chase Travel (No. 8 on Travel Weekly’s 2023 Power List) will launch a new hotel program, The Edit by Chase Travel, in 2024 for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. Chase described The Edit as “an evolution […]
Belmond reveals plans for Merida hotel
CANNES, France — Belmond has unveiled plans for Katanchel, A Belmond Hotel, its fourth Mexico property. It is slated to open in the Yucatan capital of Merida in 2027. Belmond vice president of strategy and […]
Marriott Cancun Resort is going all-inclusive
The former Marriott Cancun Resort will reopen as an all-inclusive early next year, which will make it the first Marriott Hotels-branded property in Marriott International’s All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Set to relaunch as the […]
Cunard and Princess will skip Melbourne calls because of fee increase
Princess Cruises and Cunard will boycott Melbourne, Australia, and visit other nearby ports in 2025 in reaction to the port authority’s decision to hike the port fee next year. The port will increase the fee […]