Hannah Sampson

Cruises

Viking Sky Evacuation Ends as Cruise Ship Heads to Port With 894 on Board

It's not unusual for cruise ships to run into bad weather, but such a large evacuation is rare. Passengers are praising crew, as they often do following an emergency, but Viking needs to provide answers about why the ship ended up in the path of the storm and what happened to the engines.
Tourism

Universal Is Going for Full-On Immersion With New Harry Potter Ride

Universal has seen huge returns on its Harry Potter investments. The latest addition is a ride — as opposed to an entire land — but it will still likely draw crowds, especially in the months before Disney's Star Wars expansion opens in Florida.
Cruises

Carnival Boosts Star Power Strategy With Emeril Restaurant

Carnival Cruise Line is launching its biggest ship next year, so it makes sense the operator is looking to raise the bar with a well-known name in dining. It's an approach the line has embraced in recent years.