Ezequiel Lopez Blanco, Associated Press
Tourism development versus the locals — it's an issue that cities and countries worldwide have to grapple with. There's no magic formula for striking the right balance.
2 years ago
Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press
This won't the be the last report of a number of potential conflicts on interest with the Trump Organization and its future business plans.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
The concept of a cruise to Cuba — even one without typical beach-day shore excursions — is easier to communicate than a social impact trip to the Dominican Republic. Even though voluntourism was the original goal of Fathom, we're not surprised that the cruise line is making the business decision to cater to the highest demand.
2 years ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Fathom is a unique product in the cruise space with the backing of cruising's biggest player. It's also just one ship among hundreds in the global cruise industry. With time, and more marketing, it shouldn't be hard for them to find the 600 cruisers each week to fill the MV Adonia.
3 years ago
Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press
Fathom's cruise product is incredibly different than what cruisers are used to. This is a challenge for the brand as it looks for customers willing to try something new.
3 years ago
Ezra Fieser, Bloomberg
2016 has a challenge ahead if Zika fears are calmed.
3 years ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Carnival's sailings next year to Cuba would signify a whole new era in U.S. travel to the once-outcast island.
4 years ago
Jennifer Kay, Associated Press
None of the resorts and hotels want to see the deportations happen considering, among other things, that French-speaking Dominicans of Haitian descent are an essential part of a staff serving international visitors. And while boycotts hurt the people on the lowest end of the labor chain, they're often one of the few things to get leaders' attention.
4 years ago
Danica Coto, Associated Press
You know it's bad when Caribbean leaders are hoping for hurricanes and asking hotel guests to ease up on waters usage.
4 years ago
Ezequiel Abiu Lopez, Associated Press
It's hard to say 'no' to sunshine and beaches, but sometimes paying for them is the wiser path.
4 years ago
Danica Coto, Associated Press
Expect 2015 and 2016 to see new travel patterns as cruise ships refocus some efforts and Cuba's opening causes ripple effects.
4 years ago
Ezra Fieser, Bloomberg
We'd love to see the DR improve its tourism game in the face of a new regional rivalry. Let's hope it tries to compete on services and offerings, not price.
4 years ago