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 wants to expand into resort destinations: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Onboard touches make Viking's France sailings shine: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Tour operators proceed slowly as Japan reopens to groups: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Expedia poll finds that many newlyweds are going big on honeymoons: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Sandals Royal Curacao opens: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Resorts World extends hospitality brand to cruising: Travel Weekly
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 […]
2022 cruise prices are fluctuating in an 'unusual' time for the lines: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Holland America Line holds naming ceremony for the Rotterdam: Travel Weekly
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 […]
Luxury Collection resort to open on the Greek island of Paros: Travel Weekly
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 […]