Tourism Roundup

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines tourism trends.
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Ritz-Carlton at Sea and 6 Other Tourism Trends This Week

This week in tourism, two major companies are branching out to serve new clientele. Ritz-Carlton is betting on its "cruising yachts" and EasyJet goes deeper into packaged vacations. Plus, Royal Caribbean is going luxe by buying a $1 billion stake in Silversea.

Caribbean’s New Marketing Campaign and 7 Other Tourism Trends This Week

The Caribbean sent a message loud and clear this week that it won't be held back by hurricanes. It's launching its first regional tourism campaign in years just in time for this year's storm season. In other environmental news, some companies are still trying to figure out the best ways to get tourist on board with eco-friendly practices.