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Cruises
Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express.
Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago
Cruise lines have work to do to prepare for the European Union's new border control measures coming this year and next.
Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago
A greatly expanded marketing deal with Disney's National Geographic brand, plus record earnings and revenue, might steer Lindblad Expedition into new waters for potential acquisition.
Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago
Hotels
Superyachts run by Marriott brand Ritz-Carlton are setting the pace in a new segment. If you're short on ideas for Valentine's Day, now's the time to drop a hint.
Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago
Norwegian Cruise Line is optimistic travelers won't lose interest in trips to the Middle East if the Israel-Hamas war remains contained.
Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago
News Blog
Norwegian Cruise Line has removed Israel from its itineraries through 2024 due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Hamas. Israel represented 7% of Norwegian Cruise Line's capacity in the fourth quarter and 4% of its capacity for the full year 2024 in the Middle East region. Other cruise companies have also cancelled trips to Israel.…
The Marriott-controlled ultra-luxury superyacht brand The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection would like to raise as much as $400 million to add two superyachts to its current three, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The operator is backed by investors such as Oaktree Capital Management. Its first ship, the 298-guest Evrima, set sail in October 2022, with the…
Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago
Online Travel
Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.
Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago
Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled the early concept designs for its first zero-emission ship, which is set to feature 'numerous firsts and improved solutions that do not exist on cruise ships today.' Credit: VARD Design Initially announced by the Cruise Line in March 2022 as part of its 'Sea Zero' project, the new designs showcase the…
Adam Stacey | 10 months ago
Lindblad Expeditions, which operates small ships with adventurous themes, is seeing traction with savvier digital marketing. But it's taking time for the company to get back in the black.
Dawit Habtemariam | 12 months ago
