Global Travel News
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Carnival to Name New Ship Carnival Celebration
With the help of celebrity partners past and present, Carnival Cruise Line announced that its next Excel-class ship arriving in 2022 to coincide with its 50th birthday celebration will be named Carnival…
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MSC Delays Restart of MSC Magnifica Until September 26
MSC Cruises has delayed the restart of cruises by MSC Magnifica in Europe, citing decreasing consumer demand created by new government requirements impacting Italian customers. The ship’s departures from August…
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Direct tourism impacts on imports, exports, and current account balances
Pandemic-related lockdowns, flight cancellations, and border closures may be putting a crimp on summer vacation plans. However, the precipitous drop in tourism will have an outsized impact on countries that…
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Genting Hong Kong Takes Steps to Preserve Liquidity, Add Financing
Genting Hong Kong Limited’s stock tumbled in value this week after it filed a financial document with the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on August 19, explaining that it’s temporarily suspending…
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Two Storms Could Hit U.S. at Same Time Next Week
Earlier this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), said 2020 could have an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season. Now, according to The Weather Channel, two tropical storms could…
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Victory Cruise Lines Adds Risk-Free Booking Policy and Promotion
Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, has introduced a new “Risk-Free Booking Policy“ and “Come Home to America in 2021” promotion. Guests who book their 2021 voyages…
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MSC Cruises and Fincantieri “Float Out” the New MSC Seashore
On Thursday, MSC Cruises celebrated the “float out” of its new 4,540-passenger MSC Seashore at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The 169,500-ton, mega-ship is the company’s longest vessel at 1,112 feet. A float…
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Blue Diamond Resorts Now Offering Free All-In Medical Insurance to Guests
Blue Diamond Resorts has partnered with MAS Servicios to provide guests with free All-In Medical Insurance. Starting September 1, guests who book directly through Blue Diamond Resorts websites or reservation…
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Airbnb Confidentially Files With SEC to Go Public
Airbnb has confidentially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go public, with the number of shares and price range yet to be revealed. The timing of the move…
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Diamond Princess Will Replace Sapphire Princess in South America
Princess Cruises will send Diamond Princess to South America and Antarctica in fall 2021 and spring 2022, replacing Sapphire Princess on the same deployment from December through March. As a result of this…