The un-aired cruise documentary that the industry is already worried about
Skift Take
A gotcha journalism take on cruise industry labor practices will surely have plenty to talk about. We'll have to wait until Monday night to find out if the disgust over working conditions translates into a discussion of consumer demand for low, low prices.
Advantage Travel Centres has voiced “great disappointment” at the screening of a critical behind-the-scenes documentary on Celebrity Cruises.
The Channel 4 Dispatches programme, filmed undercover on Celebrity Eclipse, is to be shown on Monday night.
Up Next
Experiences
How Travel Brands Can Seize the ‘Q5’ Opportunity on TikTok
Driven by increased spending on experiences and the digital habits of younger audiences, TikTok has emerged as a key platform for inspiring and shaping travel decisions. Leveraging the platform’s reach early in the year presents a unique opportunity for travel brands to connect with eager travelers.
Sponsored 
Short-Term Rentals
Vtrips CEO Steve Milo Is Out as CEO: SCOOP
Vtrips has been under pressure for some time, and Milo is stepping away from the CEO role.
Online Travel
Tripadvisor Appoints Ex-Booking.com Exec as Viator President
Pepijn Rijvers doesn't bring a ton of experience in the tours and activities sector. But he's a veteran in the online travel agency sector and in marketing, which will play a big role in Viator's prospects.
Hotels
Arlo Hotels Doubles Down on DEI While Corporate America Retreats
Jimmy Suh, president of Arlo Hotels, said the hospitality industry isn’t the place to scale back on diversity, equity, and inclusion because it needs the right talent to welcome all types of humans.
Tourism
Trump Travel Ban 2.0: How Many U.S. Visitors Are at Stake?
While it's unlikely any that major travel companies will take a big hit from another Trump travel ban, it could represent the start of an uncertain era for the industry.