Norwegian Cruise Investor Day: Key Takeaways

On the margins of the Resilience and Innovation Summit now underway in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, met with senior representatives of leading global sustainable development firm, Chemonics International, in a bid to forge a major partnership for the upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Day in 2025.

I've been on nine Disney cruises with my husband and two teenage sons. Although we've sailed on other cruise lines like Carnival, Celebrity, MSC, and Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line is always our top pick.

I have two teen sons — 13 and 14 — and my husband and I have always prioritized travel and experiences over material possessions. This means we drive an older, mediocre car but spend money on nice vacations. Traveling allows us to connect outside our daily lives, and I also believe it reinforces cooperation and teamwork.

TUI Turtle Aid programme is introducing a global, turtle-friendly certification scheme which will be pioneered by 30 beachfront businesses across four holiday destinations in Cape Verde, Kenya, Turkey and Greece.

SAILNSTAY offers a journey like no other, where guests can explore hidden coves, ancient ruins, and vibrant coastal villages. Each day brings a discovery, whether it’s snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, dining on fresh, local cuisine, or simply lounging on the deck under a starlit sky. Our destinations include the historic treasures of Demre, the tranquil waters of Kekova, the charming town of Kaş, the ancient city of Olympos, and the bustling port of Fethiye.

Colombia is the leading destination for birdwatching in the world. That’s a fact. With a total of 1,558 species recorded and 12,007 checklists submitted during the Global Big Day, the Country of Beauty outperformed countries such as Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and India, positioning itself at the top of the global count. Since the inception of Global Big Day in 2015, Colombia has ranked first in the standings since 2017, except for the year 2021. This event is organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which invites people from around the world to observe and record birds for a day. Its goal is to gather important data on the distribution and abundance of birds on its eBird platform, which is crucial for conservation and scientific research.

Virgin Voyages is dealing with a PR nightmare after a woman who won a free cruise said she'd have to pay $8,000 in flights to claim her prize.

Short-term rentals are experiencing a boost for this year’s Memorial Day.

VIVA Cruises introduces enchanting Seine River cruises for winter 2024, featuring visits to Versailles and Chantilly, with cultural excursions and luxurious onboard amenities on the VIVA Gloria.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings unveiled its new “Charting the Course” strategy during its investor day at the New York Stock Exchange today.

A new California law will force cruise lines to be more transparent about their prices, bolstering a Biden administration crusade against junk fees.

It might be whisky (with no ‘e’) when referring to Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese grain spirits, but when it comes to grain spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States – it’s whiskey (with an ‘e’). Regardless of how it’s spelled, today, Saturday 18 May the world will unite to celebrate World Whisky Day - the annual day celebrating whisky, inviting everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life, but do you know the history of whiskey in Illinois? Kentucky and Tennessee might be the states that come to mind when thinking of whiskey in the United States however, Illinois and more specifically Peoria,  located along the Illinois River160 miles southwest of Chicago, was known as ‘The Whiskey Capital of the World.’