AmaWaterways sets course to attract new cruisers Travel Weekly AmaWaterways plans to add three vessels to its fleet next year, the most ships the company will have launched in a … Read More

Hyatt Regency Brand Unveils its First Property in the Capital of China Travel Pulse With the opening of its first property in the Chinese capital of Beijing, Hyatt Regency’s global … Read More

New Zealand to tax tourists to fund infrastructure amid tourism boom The Business Times New Zealand announced plans on Friday to introduce a tourist tax and increase other fees for … Read More

Silversea exploring feasibility of simultaneous Arctic cruises Travel Weekly Silversea Cruises is in the late stages of planning one of the most ambitious expedition itineraries ever attempted: simultaneous multiweek cruises … Read More

Astronaut christens new Viking Cruises ship, Viking Orion, in elaborate ceremony USA Today River cruise giant Viking’s move into ocean cruising hit another milestone on Thursday as the company christened its … Read More

Oprah is a cruise ship godmother Travel Weekly Holland America Line will deepen its relationship with Oprah Winfrey, picking her to ceremonially name its next ship, the Nieuw Statendam. The … Read More

Holland America Line upgrades website Travel Weekly Holland America Line has revamped its website, giving users a planning tool with filters that quickly narrow their choices to pick the desired … Read More

Volcanic eruption hurt bookings, Hawaiian Airlines warns CNBC A volcanic eruption in Hawaii will likely dent bookings and revenue in the second quarter, Hawaiian Airlines said. A powerful eruption at … Read More

Travel industry mourns Anthony Bourdain, godfather of foodie travel Travel Weekly The travel industry was still absorbing the news on Friday that celebrated chef and travel series star Anthony Bourdain, … Read More

Cruise Carnival Corp. buys excursion railroad in Alaska Travel Weekly Carnival Corp. has made an investment in Alaska that includes ownership of the White Pass & Yukon Route excursion railroad … Read More

In trend reversal, traffic at midsized airports growing Travel Weekly Midsize U.S. airports are now growing at a faster rate than their larger rivals, a reversal from just a few … Read More

United Airlines attempts to fix boarding process headaches MarketWatch Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: the gate … Read More

Travel industry takes aim at reducing plastic waste USA TODAY The hospitality industry no longer is being hospitable to plastic waste. Momentum is growing to minimize the use of single-use plastic among … Read More

W Hotels Returns To Australia With The Opening Of W Brisbane PR Newswire The heat is on. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today re-enters Australia with the opening … Read More

Ailing Thai beach made famous by Hollywood closes to tourism Travel Weekly Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” has … Read More

Singapore Airlines to launch world’s longest commercial flight in October Reuters Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) said it would launch the world’s longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop … Read More

Dominican Republic entry fee now included in airfare Travel Pulse Tourists arriving by air in the Dominican Republic no longer have to pay a $10 entry fee in cash upon … Read More

American Airlines bans insects, hedgehogs and goats as emotional support animals CNNMoney American Airlines is making it very clear: Insects, goats and hedgehogs cannot be brought on planes as emotional … Read More