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A Summer of Joy Awaits in Historic Shepherdstown

A Summer of Joy Awaits in Historic Shepherdstown

Discover Shepherdstown 2026 Contemporary American Theater Festival. Experience world-class plays, boost local tourism, and join an unforgettable summer of joy

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Amsterdam Sets the Stage for Maritime Magic

Amsterdam Sets the Stage for Maritime Magic

Celebrate the arrival of the stunning new AmaSofia in Amsterdam. Discover how this elegant AmaWaterways ship is set to transform luxury Danube river travel

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Seabourn Takes Alaska Deeper with New Denali Land Package

Seabourn has presented an optional pre-cruise land journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska in 2027 and 2028 called “The Denali Experience.” Designed to complement seven-day Inside Passage voyages, the land package pairs sightseeing with inland encounters that reveal Alaska beyond the coastline, the company said in a press release. It is an eight-day,...

Etihad Joins Qatar, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia, and Other Airlines in Evacuating Trapped Travellers from the Middle East with the Most Repatriation Flights, as They Operate Over 6,600 Flights from the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to the US, UK, China, Canada, India, and Other Key Destinations

Fred. Olsen Brings Lifesaving Equipment to Liverpool Waterfront

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has sponsored the addition of a defibrillator at Liverpool’s Pier Head. The 24/7 public-access defibrillator was unveiled on March 12, with an essential CPR training session delivered to community stakeholders onboard the cruise line’s ship, the Bolette. The equipment has been funded in support of the Heart 2 Heart charity, helping...

AmaWaterways Rolls Out Extended European River Sailings

AmaWaterways has introduced a new City Escapes program, offering extended time in Europe’s cities along the Seine, Rhine and Danube rivers in 2026 and expanding further in 2027. According to a press release, these departures are intentionally scheduled during quieter travel periods to allow guests to experience each destination with fewer crowds and more time...

Sofitel Montreal’s Bold Redesign Sets New Standard For Luxury Stays

Sofitel Montreal’s Bold Redesign Sets New Standard For Luxury Stays

Sofitel Montreal's newly redesigned flagship hotel showcases French-style luxury with modern touches, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors to Montreal.

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Spirit Airlines Restructuring To Meet US Tourism Demands

Spirit Airlines Restructuring To Meet US Tourism Demands

Spirit Airlines embarks on restructuring efforts to emerge as a stronger budget airline, enhancing its tourism services, network, and fleet by mid-2026.

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Costa Toscana Sailing in the Mediterranean After Drydock

The Costa Toscana is currently cruising in the Western Mediterranean after undergoing a drydock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard in France earlier this year. As part of the ship’s regular maintenance schedule, the two-week project was completed in mid-February. In addition to routine work, the drydock included technical updates and class inspections. The...

Celebrity River Cruises Unveils Destination Discovery Program

Celebrity River Cruises has unveiled a destination discovery program featuring four experience categories designed to connect travelers to European culture, the company announced. Available across all 2027 and 2028 Celebrity River Cruises itineraries and pre- and post-cruise stays in Prague, Budapest and Amsterdam, the program includes the Storyteller Series, Skillmaster Series, Keys to the City...

Thousands of Passengers Hampered in Middle East Today as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and More Cancel 651 Flights and Delay 172, Grounding Royal Jordanian, Etihad, Ryanair, KLM, Air France and Others in Doha, Riyadh, Dublin, London and Miami

India Joins Turkey, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Thailand, Albania, Japan, Indonesia, and More Countries in Facing Significant Travel Declines, as Geopolitical Crises, Economic Instability, Flight Cancellations, and Heightened Security Concerns Lead to a Tourism Crisis

India Joins Turkey, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Thailand, Albania, Japan, Indonesia, and More Countries in Facing Significant Travel Declines, as Geopolitical Crises, Economic Instability, Flight Cancellations, and Heightened Security Concerns Lead to a Tourism Crisis

India, like many other countries including Turkey, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Thailand, Albania, Japan, and Indonesia, is facing significant declines in tourism due to a combination of geopolitical crises, economic instability, flight cancellations, and heightened security concerns. Political unrest, rising fuel costs, and economic volatility have led travelers to seek safer, more stable destinations

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Emirates Joins Etihad Airways, Flydubai And Air Arabia In Dramatic Flight Schedule Adjustments As Brazil Joins United States, India, Australia, Argentina, China And Others In Confronting Regional Airspace Challenges And Revolutionizing Travel Operations

CDC Confirms Norovirus Outbreak on Star Princess Caribbean Cruise

More than 150 cruise ship guests and crew have fallen ill during a Caribbean cruise this week.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was informed of the outbreak on March 11 and confirmed norovirus as the cause.

More than 150 guests and crew reported sick

The Star Princess, featuring multiple decks with balconies and orange lifeboats, glides through calm, clear water under a clear sky. Its striking blue wave designs shine as it completes sea trials ahead of its inaugural sailings.
(Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises)

The CDC reports 104 guests and 49 crew members experienced diarrhea and vomiting. According to CDC data, this is the first cruise ship norovirus outbreak confirmed this year. A previous outbreak in January was caused by E. coli.

Guests reported enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures onboard, and ill guests and crew were isolated. More than 4,300 guests are currently sailing on Star Princess, which concludes its Caribbean voyage Saturday at Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades.

The week-long Western Caribbean sailing departed Florida on March 7 and called at Roatán, Honduras; Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico.

“We quickly disinfected every area of the ship and added extra sanitizing throughout the voyage,” Princess Cruises said. “We also separated anyone feeling unwell so they could rest comfortably in private as an added precaution.”

Embarkation for the next cruise is delayed

port everglades fort lauderdale florida
(Photo courtesy of Port Everglades)

Princess Cruises says it will conduct an intense deep cleaning when the ship docks Saturday. Guests booked on the next departure have been notified by email that embarkation is delayed.

“As an extra precaution, the ship will undergo additional disinfection in Fort Lauderdale,” the cruise line said. Check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m., with staterooms available in the afternoon. All guests must be onboard by 4:00 p.m., and the ship will depart shortly after.

Guests are advised not to arrive before 12:30 p.m. Those with Princess hotel or transfer packages will receive updated pickup times at the hotel or airport.

This is the second ship to report a gastro outbreak in 2026, following 23 reported cases in 2025.

Middle East Travel Nightmare Continues as Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha and more in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar Face 565 Flight Cancellations and 712 Delays by Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Etihad Airways, FlyDubai, Gulf Air and Several other Carriers, New Update

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, United Airlines, LATAM, and More Airlines Travel Chaos in Brazil as Over 20 Flights Are Cancelled Affecting Routes to Doha, Frankfurt, Dubai, Washington, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and More Key Hubs – New Update You Need to Know

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, United Airlines, LATAM, and More Airlines Travel Chaos in Brazil as Over 20 Flights Are Cancelled Affecting Routes to Doha, Frankfurt, Dubai, Washington, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and More Key Hubs – New Update You Need to Know

An analytical report examining multiple flight cancellations across major Brazilian airports including São Paulo–Guarulhos, Congonhas, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, Viracopos and Santos Dumont. The report outlines affected airlines, routes, and departure schedules, highlighting disruptions to domestic and international travel networks linking Brazil with cities such as Doha, Frankfurt, Dubai, Washington, and major Brazilian hubs.

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Silversea Announces Upgrades for Spirit in Drydock

The Silver Spirit will get a series of upgrades during its upcoming drydock, which is set to take place between mid-March and early May. According to a press release, the 2009-built vessel will see major enhancements, including new dining venues, reimagined public areas and upgraded staterooms. Silversea said that the refurbishment will be similar to...

HX Expeditions Boosts 2026 Travel Advisor Program

HX Expeditions has announced a major expansion of its travel advisor program for 2026. In a press release, the company said that this includes doubling its Americas support team, launching its 10-city North American roadshow and rolling out a new booking platform. “The travel advisor community is absolutely central to our continued growth. In 2026,...

March Update: Here Are the Latest Secondhand Ship Moves

Cruise Industry News highlights some of the key transactions and developments that occurred within the secondhand cruise ship market between February and the first weeks of March 2026. Lumina (ex-Seven Seas Navigator) Company: Avora Residences Capacity: 490 guests Tonnage: 28,550 Year built: 1999 Move: To sail for Avora as part of a charter agreement Date:...

AIDA Cancels 2026-27 Winter Season in Middle East

AIDA Cruises will not offer any cruises in the Middle East during the winter of 2026/27 as the situation in the region remains uncertain and cannot be reliably predicted for the foreseeable future, the company said in a press release. Consequently, the planned repositioning cruises of AIDAprima around Africa have also been cancelled. The company...

Celebrity Cruises Opens 2028 Galapagos Expeditions for Booking

Celebrity Cruises opened bookings for more than 50 Galápagos expeditions aboard the Celebrity Flora in 2028, the company announced in a press release. The 100-passenger vessel will offer seven-, 10-, 11- and 16 night all-inclusive itineraries exploring the archipelago. Extended experiences include opportunities to explore Quito, Ecuador, as well as Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and...

Costa Cancels 2026-27 Middle East Program, Smeralda to Europe

Costa has announced deployment updates for the 2026-27 season, as the Costa Smeralda will not be sailing in the Middle East and instead be positioned in the Canary Islands and will be operating a brand-new seven-day itinerary between the Canaries and Madeira. With Costa Smeralda operating this program, Costa will significantly increase guest capacity  in...

Nicko Adjusts Current World Cruise Itinerary Due to Middle East Conflicts

Nicko Cruises is reportedly adjusting the itinerary of the current world cruise onboard the Vasco da Gama due to the recent conflicts in the Middle East. According to a report by Schiff un Kreuzfahrten, two segments of the 175-night voyage were affected, including the current one, which sailed from Indonesia in late February and was...

IATA launches DG Digital to cut delays and rejected air cargo shipments

Air Cargo Covid-19The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for […]

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Germany Joins Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye, India, Japan, and More Asian and European Countries in Facing Travel Disruptions and Instability Due to Rising Oil and Gas Shortages as Russia Piles Pressure on the US Over Oil Sanctions Amid the Middle East Crisis: Everything You Need to Know

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