Norwegian Cruise Line Adapts to Disruptions From Cuba Travel Ban
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Norwegian Cruise Line's outlook remains bright, despite the industrywide challenge of the Cuba ban in early June.
1 month ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Norwegian Cruise Line's outlook remains bright, despite the industrywide challenge of the Cuba ban in early June.
1 month 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.
2 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.
2 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
Trump has been threatening to reverse Obama's engagement with Cuba for a while, and Tuesday's travel ban to the island certainly reinforces the view that he is the Anti-Tourism President.
4 months ago
Posadas + Skift
Posadas has witnessed many shifts within Mexico’s tourism industry over the last five decades since it first launched its Fiesta Americana hotel. The brand continues to evolve and has big plans for major expansion in Mexico and other areas of Latin America.
4 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
When the Trump administration took office in 2017, the popular wisdom was that it would eliminate U.S. travel to Cuba. The changes have turned out to be incremental, but now it appears that non-family travel to Cuba will be all but gone.
5 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, controlled by opposing parties, will be at loggerheads over many issues related to both the travel industry and travelers. However, there will be plenty of wiggle room, if not on airplanes with reduced passenger legroom, then in the halls of Congress, where some legislation will undoubtedly get done.
11 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Virgin Voyages has been talking about visiting Cuba for three years now, so this announcement is no surprise. But will the destination still be as popular in 2020 as it is now?
11 months ago
Kristine Servando, Bloomberg
There are hurdles on the way to that cigar-toting, mojito-slinging holiday in Havana — especially for travelers coming from Asia.
1 year ago