Virgin Voyages is postponing the debut of its third ship, the Resilient Lady, to the second quarter of 2023. The ship had been scheduled to enter service this August. Virgin Voyages said interruptions in the supply chain, labor shortages, regional […]

Virgin Hotels plans to make a push into resort destinations, eyeing markets in the Caribbean and Europe, which could create stay-and-sail synergies with Virgin Voyages. “Part of our strategic focus on resorts, in particular, is to complement what Virgin Voyages […]

It’s not every day that a cruise line launches four ships at the same time on the same river, but that’s just what Viking Cruises did earlier this spring. The Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga all […]

Japan’s careful loosening of pandemic entry requirements indicate it is inching toward a broader reopening of international tourism.  But Japan specialists say they aren’t racing to offer tours to the Land of the Rising Sun just yet.  That’s because uncertainty […]

In the subset of travel that ends in “moon,” first came the honeymoon, then the babymoon, and for some, the “start-anew-moon” following a divorce. Now, Expedia says, there’s the “mega moon,” or couples planning to go big on their honeymoons […]

After being forced to delay its debut due to supply chain issues, the Sandals Royal Curacao has opened its doors.  Located within a 3,000-acre protected reserve known as the Santa Barbara estate, the Sandals Royal Curacao comprises 351 rooms and […]

Malaysian magnate Lim Kok Thay has formed Resorts World Cruises, and a former Dream Cruises ship will be the line’s first vessel. The Genting Dream’s first voyage for the new line will depart Singapore on June 15. The Genting Dream […]

As travel advisors say business is booming, they and cruise analysts say cruise prices are softening. As the industry tries to rebuild to full strength nearly a year after resuming operations following a pandemic pause, complications from Covid regulations, geopolitical […]

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — The horn of Holland America Line’s Rotterdam blasted through the city that bears its name moments after a bottle of champagne crashed into its hull.  The bottle collided with the center of the “O” in “Rotterdam” painted […]

Marriott International’s Luxury Collection is adding the soon-to-open Cosme to its portfolio. Located on the Greek island of Paros, the 40-suite Cosme is on track to open on June 15. Luxury Collection calls Cosme “a spirited, cosmopolitan home away from […]