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The cruise industry has long promoted cruise vacations as seagoing alternatives to landside all-inclusive resorts—with the added benefit of hitting multiple destinations in a single trip (and only needing to unpack once). But most cruises aren’t actually all-inclusive—on the vast majority of cruise lines, there are extras available for purchase on the ship that can really mean cruisers pay twice for the same vacation: once up front, and once on board.

In 2025, Virgin Atlantic will begin adding a "green levy" to airfares to help cover the cost of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Choice Privileges points can be useful for stays in expensive destinations, such as New York City or near ski resorts in the winter. The program also offers some unique redemption options. In this story, we'll explore some exciting ways to redeem Choice points.

Megaship fans are about to have a major new option for an Alaska cruise.

Norwegian Cruise Line will call Philadelphia home in 2026, becoming the first cruise line to sail from the city in years.

As summer heats up, Heathrow Airport highlights nine hidden gem destinations perfect for last-minute travel. From Pula’s glittering waters to Chengdu’s giant pandas, these varied locations cater to sun seekers, adventurers, and everyone in between. Heathrow, the most connected airport globally, serves numerous exclusive destinations, making it the ideal starting point for unforgettable summer holidays.

Short-term rental platforms have not been raising money in 2024 quite as often as last year. But they made a bit of a comeback this week with two niche platforms getting nearly $50 million in funding. 

The EU's post-Brexit Entry-Exit System (EES) could be delayed yet again, according to an exclusive report published in The Independent.

Cruise fans in Southern California are about to have another major option for sailings to Mexico.

It's official: Philadelphia is back as a home port for cruise ships.

Expect more private equity deals in the tour operator and travel agency sectors.

Although the cost of a cruise is going up, this form of travel is still the best value for a family vacation right now.

I took my first cruise in 1977 and have since been on more than 110 ships. I'm in my 90s, and I still love traveling this way.

Jul 15, 2024 • 9 min read

The FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show in St. Maarten, from October 22-25, is essential for securing one-on-one meetings with 100+ cruise executives and enjoying special rates at official hotels. Register by August 15 for guaranteed participation.

Hurtigruten Expeditions appoints Alex McNeil as Chief Expedition Officer, enhancing their adventure travel and sustainability focus, with new itineraries to Greenland and the Norwegian Arctic.

We’re getting ever closer to 6 October - the day when the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to come into force for travellers. 

Jul 13, 2024 • 10 min read

Donovan Sumner rejoins Hotel Co 51 as Regional Director for the UK, overseeing 17 Marriott hotels, leveraging his extensive hospitality experience and past successes to enhance operations and guest satisfaction.

Should Europe’s tourism agencies stop trying to get travelers to fly long distances for quick visits? The issue is climate change and these long-haul trips are a big contributor.

Milan Bergamo Airport experienced its busiest first half ever in 2024, handling over 8.4 million passengers, a 10% increase from the previous year, with significant growth in scheduled and charter flights.