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Articles tagged “cuba”

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Adapts to Disruptions From Cuba Travel Ban

Norwegian Cruise Line's outlook remains bright, despite the industrywide challenge of the Cuba ban in early June.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

Norwegian Cruise Line Adapts to Disruptions From Cuba Travel Ban

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Scramble to Find Alternatives for Caribbean-Bound Clients

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.

Paul Biasco, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisors Scramble to Find Alternatives for Caribbean-Bound Clients

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Dodges Big Hit From Cuba Cancellations

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.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Royal Caribbean Dodges Big Hit From Cuba Cancellations

Cruises

Carnival’s Profit Plummets After Trump Cuba Ban

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.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

Carnival’s Profit Plummets After Trump Cuba Ban

Tourism

All U.S. Leisure Travel to Cuba Is Banned by Trump Administration

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.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

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Hotels

Executive Q&A: Posadas’ Meteoric Growth in Mexico and Beyond

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.

Posadas + Skift | 5 years ago

Executive Q&A: Posadas’ Meteoric Growth in Mexico and Beyond

Tourism

U.S. Travel to Cuba Faces Tighter Restrictions on Non-Family Visits

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.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

U.S. Travel to Cuba Faces Tighter Restrictions on Non-Family Visits

Airlines

Committee Leadership Changes in Divided Congress Will Be Mixed Bag for Travel Industry

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.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Committee Leadership Changes in Divided Congress Will Be Mixed Bag for Travel Industry

Cruises

Virgin Voyages Will Join the Cruise Ship Crowds in Cuba

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?

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Virgin Voyages Will Join the Cruise Ship Crowds in Cuba

Cruises

Havana’s Big Cruise Ambitions Could Be Too Much Too Fast

No one doubts that Cuba will continue to grow as a cruise destination. The question is how that growth will be managed — and whether the island can cope with the influx of additional daily visitors.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Havana’s Big Cruise Ambitions Could Be Too Much Too Fast