Coronavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Braemar Docks in Cuba for Passengers to Evacuate
Sarah Marsh, Reuters
Passengers can breathe a sigh of relief.
2 months ago
Sarah Marsh, Reuters
Passengers can breathe a sigh of relief.
2 months ago
Reuters
The implications of this decision by U.S. authorities are ominous for travel. What other industries will be hit by this? And let's remember that President Trump once reportedly explored opening his own hotel in Cuba.
4 months ago
Andrea Rodríguez, Associated Press
Cuba now has its first prime minister since 1976. His background building up Cuba's successful tourism industry led parliament to believe he's the right man for the job.
5 months ago
Associated Press
Cuba's economy is partially reliant on tourism. Unfortunately, its tourism economy is reliant on U.S. policies — which have not been friendly during the Trump administration.
6 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
President Trump hasn't scrapped legal U.S. travel to Cuba entirely, but the drip drip of policies making it seem more difficult or complex will mean some travelers stay away. One travel company wants to make it easier.
7 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Don't read too much into this. It is probably more symbolic than anything else. For a long time, U.S. airlines have had little interest in cities other than Havana.
7 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Norwegian Cruise Line's outlook remains bright, despite the industrywide challenge of the Cuba ban in early June.
10 months ago
Paul Biasco, Skift
In the age of mass media, word of incidents in travel destinations quickly spread across the globe, and travel advisors need to be prepared to handle client requests for changes in their wake. It's important for advisors to start looking for backup plans when news begins to break.
10 months ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
The debut of a new private island is helping Royal Caribbean raise pricing on shorter itineraries. If China returns as a major market as well, 2020 could be a strong year for the cruise line.
10 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
After a whopping 20 percent drop in second quarter earnings, Carnival is facing the realization that while itineraries to Cuba might have warranted higher-priced tickets, the political volatility of the Trump administration means they were not a safe bet.
11 months ago
Jonathan Levin, Bloomberg
Exiled Cuban property owners allege that Expedia's Trivago profited from holdings that were seized during Fidel Castro's rule. It's just the latest twist to come as a result of President Donald Trump's historic upending of U.S.-Cuba foreign policy. The Trump Administration's support of such lawsuits could be a serious blow to American companies operating in Cuba.
11 months ago
Associated Press
Although Expedia cooperated, it looks like the U.S. government is determined to crack down on Cuba travel violations. Given the recent changes — and the current administration's rhetoric — we should probably expect closer scrutiny in the future.
12 months ago