Variety Cruises’ Galileo has resumed sailing in Greece and is planning weekly departures through November 2020. The Galileo can accommodate up to 49 passengers, but now is sailing with 31 guests and 18 crew members. The ship is operating the […]
Classic Vacations Partners With Vrbo to Launch Vacation Rentals
Classic Vacations has collaborated with vacation rental marketplace Vrbo to add instant-book vacation rental inventory to its website this summer, providing travel advisors with a new tool in the challenging time of COVID-19. Travel Advisors can now search private home […]
Imagine Resorts Reveals Plans for Themed Waterpark Resort
Imagine Hospitality announced that it has selected Hollister, Missouri, a suburb of the entertainment capital of Branson, as the site for its new themed waterpark resort. The family-friendly, 575,000-square-foot resort will be situated on 68 acres within the city limits. […]
NCL Extends ‘Peace of Mind’ Policy Into 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line extended its “Peace of Mind” policy into 2021 and introduced a new protracted final payment schedule to boost consumer confidence, the company said. Travelers who book cruises by Aug. 31, 2020, with embarkation dates from Jan. 1, […]
IHG Debuts InterContinental Brand in Halong Bay Vietnam
WHY IT RATES: Travelers looking to visit Vietnam will have a new hotel option.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and InterContinental Residences Halong Bay with Ha Long Investment […]
TUI cruise line cancels all cruises in major blow for Britons’ summer holidays
Marella Cruises has revealed it will not operate any holidays until October. The cruise line, which is part of TUI, has cancelled all cruises due to take place on or before September 30. The development is a result of ongoing […]
Hotel Groups File Lawsuit Against San Francisco
Hotel advocacy groups in California have filed a lawsuit against San Francisco over a new ordinance that allegedly endangers hotel employees and guests while forcing other properties to remain closed. The Hotel Council of San Francisco, the California Hotel and […]
Experts Say Cruise Industry Poised for Post COVID-19 Rebound
Down the road, a cruise might be the safest trip a tourist can take. Rick Sasso, Chairman North America, MSC Cruises, appeared on a Wednesday webinar put on by the Caribbean Tourism Organization and said the world could be safer […]
JD Power Releases Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for 2020
A newly released J.D. Power study found that guest satisfaction increased when properties met guest expectations for cleanliness and communication. According to the 2020 J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, guest satisfaction with the cleanliness of […]
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa is Ready to Pamper You
Los Cabos is a place for all travelers. The destination has everything from quiet beaches and snorkeling opportunities to high-energy night clubs and some of the best shopping. Located in San José del Cabo about 30 minutes from the airport […]