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Could kids soon face new restrictions on Royal Caribbean ships?

Thinking of booking a cruise on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas? Get ready for monster crowds.

Qatar Airways unveiled an upgraded version of QSuite, its business-class product, at the Farnborough Airshow on Monday.

Is the era of ever-larger ships at Royal Caribbean coming to an end? Comments that the line's CEO, Michael Bayley, made this week are sparking renewed speculation on the topic.

Over 70 maritime leaders convened at a Decarbonization Summit hosted by Royal Caribbean and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center, focusing on technology, fuels, and policies to achieve industry-wide net zero emissions.

First Hospitality announces Roger Baker’s transition from CFO to CIO and Advisor, with Matt Schuster stepping in as the new CFO, continuing the company’s strategic growth and financial leadership.

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.

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.

Carnival's new Firenze cruise ship is filled with upcharged options. But if you look past them, you'll be pleasantly surprised by their complimentary activities.

Quiet vacationing — or taking time off or working from across the world without telling your boss — seems to be growing in popularity.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority welcomed Roy Pfund and Chris West as new board members, bringing vast experience from the tour, transportation, and labor union sectors to HTA’s mission of regenerative tourism.

As the velocity of change increases and we are on the cusp of a new era of technology and human connection, the future of travel seems bright with both new opportunities and heightened challenges. 

Armando Brunini re-elected as ACI Europe President, emphasizing unity and sustainability for Europe’s airports amid industry challenges.

Delta Air Lines and Saudi Arabia’s soon-to-launch carrier Riyadh Air have formed a new partnership with the hopes of Delta eventually starting flights to the Middle Eastern country.

It’s not just the major airlines that are struggling with the economy.

Viking’s new ocean ship, Viking Vesta, touched water for the first time, marking a key construction phase. Scheduled for a 2025 debut, it will sail in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

When Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta took on the top job at the hotel giant in 2007, the company wasn't exactly known for thinking outside the box or trendy brands.

Vitruvian Partners has purchased a further ownership stake in Civitatis, the leading curated online marketplace for guided tours and activities for Spanish and Portuguese speaking consumers, investing an additional USD 50m. Civitatis continues to be led by the founder and CEO Alberto Gutiérrez, who established the company in 2008. Civitatis is a rare example of a company that has been cashflow positive from day one, built by its founder without any external capital. The Company remains on track to be a future Spanish unicorn, as a curated marketplace for the large and growing tours and activities category, underpinned by a rapid digitalization tailwind.  Founder and CEO Alberto Gutiérrez said, “Our growth and profitability have been fuelled by a combination of highly effective sales channels, well-invested technology platform, and a customer-centric approach, providing the activities and tours in our customers’ own preferred language. Our customers appreciate our expertly curated catalogues of activities across the world, as well as the easy booking and, of course, the outstanding experience that they have with us. With the support of Vitruvian, we are continuing to expand our offerings and meet the demands of our rapidly growing customer base.”

Qatar Airways is known for its excellent service and top-of-its-class business suite, and now those have helped propel the carrier to become the overall best airline in the world.

It's difficult to persuade Kelly Brewer's clients to try another cruise line once they've racked up loyalty status points with a particular brand.

The summer travel season is here, and most of us are trying to just make it through the chaos of airports and long hotel check-in lines without completely losing our patience.