Articles tagged “norwegian”

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Bullish Thanks to Strong Caribbean Demand

Although trips to the Middle East aren't in the cards for the Norwegian Cruise Line this year, the company is confident in surging demand for trips to other regions.

Norwegian Cruise Line Bullish Thanks to Strong Caribbean Demand

Online Travel

Booking.com Launches Cruises in the U.S.

There doesn't seem to be much of a downside for Booking.com getting into cruises. As with flights, which it launched in 2019, we can only say — what took you so long?

Booking.com Launches Cruises in the U.S.

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Forecasts Reduced Profit After Higher Costs

Although Norwegian Cruise Line has benefited enormously from a surge in travel demand, it — like its rivals — continues to be hounded by surging expenses.

Norwegian Cruise Forecasts Reduced Profit After Higher Costs

Cruises

Major Cruise Lines Held Liable for More Than $400 Million in Damages for Cuba Sailings

This lawsuit against major cruise lines, if upheld after inevitable appeals, could open up a floodgate of litigation against airlines and cruise lines that operated in Cuba after the Obama administration cleared the way.

Major Cruise Lines Held Liable for More Than $400 Million in Damages for Cuba Sailings

Hotels

IHG CEO Softens Stance on Brand Bloat and 8 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top travel stories this week, IHG is launching its 17th brand, global consultancies will cut business travel spend, Oyo edged toward an initial public offering, and British Airways' parent grew its startup accelerator during the pandemic.

IHG CEO Softens Stance on Brand Bloat and 8 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Tells Court Florida Banned Vaccine Passports for Politics Only

Vaccine passports, despite opposition in varying degrees around the world, is the right move for the cruise industry. It's too much financial and reputational risk for cruise lines, let alone passengers, to on-board cruisers who aren't jabbed.

Norwegian Cruise Line Tells Court Florida Banned Vaccine Passports for Politics Only

Coronavirus

Norwegian Cruise Line Reports $717.8 Million Loss As Restart Challenges Mount

Heading to court to battle Florida Governor De Santis on vaccine mandates while trying to get back to cruising amid a raging variant — the financial bleed is sure to continue for big cruise.

Norwegian Cruise Line Reports $717.8 Million Loss As Restart Challenges Mount

Coronavirus

Amadeus Adds IBM’s Digital Health Pass to Speed Up Airline Boarding Checks

Any extra digital platforms that can be plugged in will be welcomed by airlines and airports, but, most importantly, passengers if it means they don't have to wait hours in long queues.

Amadeus Adds IBM’s Digital Health Pass to Speed Up Airline Boarding Checks

Airlines

Travel’s New Cadence and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top travel stories this week, our Megatrends 2025 discussed travel becoming more soulful and a comeback for the hotel industry. In other stories, Norwegian scuttled its long-haul operation, and Hilton ceased making political contributions.

Travel’s New Cadence and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Airlines

Norwegian Air Gets Loan Guarantee Lifeline For an Additional Two Months

Prayers answered. The Norwegian government listened to Norwegian Air's pleas that the airline needed more money to get through the pandemic. The money is geared to provide a buffer through the end of 2020, that is.

Norwegian Air Gets Loan Guarantee Lifeline For an Additional Two Months