Articles tagged “msc cruises”
Online Travel
Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance
Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.
Cruises
India Bets on Cruises: New Ports, More Ships – Big Goals
Destinations, cruise service providers and the government have been sitting up and taking note of the country’s potential in generating revenues and jobs. Now only if the sailing is smooth.
Cruises
Argentina Revamps Cruise Ships Terminal to Capture Demand for Antarctica Trips
Ushuaia is trying to stay ahead of the curve with this expansion, maintaining leadership on Antarctica trips and standing out among nearby ports, in a time when cruise ship companies continue to add vessels for this route.
Cruises
Explora Journeys Unveils Hotel-Like Suites for Its New Cruise Ships
Explora Journeys, a privately-owned sub-brand of the MSC Group, is applying a “luxury lifestyle hotel” ethos to its Millennial-friendly cruise ships, which will feature Ocean penthouses and residences, in addition…
Cruises
Major Cruise Lines Held Liable for More Than $400 Million in Damages for Cuba Sailings
This lawsuit against major cruise lines, if upheld after inevitable appeals, could open up a floodgate of litigation against airlines and cruise lines that operated in Cuba after the Obama administration cleared the way.
Tourism
Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World's Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup
With an ambitious strategy to increase visitors to more than 100 million annually by 2030, Saudi Arabia clearly doesn't want to be caught off guard with inadequate infrastructure.
Tourism
Qatar May Give Preference to World Cup Ticket Holders Over Other Tourists
At a time when every destination in the world is throwing its doors open to foreign tourists, accommodation-strapped Qatar may have to deny entry to ticketless tourists when the World Cup kicks off in the country in November.
Business Travel
Travel Advisors See Advantages of Cruise Lines Expanding Scope of Private Islands
Just as they've focused on building bigger and more elaborate ships, cruise lines are now seeking to outdo one another with private islands. MSC Cruises' eco-conscious approach is commendable, but will it resonate with passengers?
Business Travel
Travel Advisors See Changing Cruiser Preferences for Peak Booking 'Wave Season'
Travel advisors say this year's "wave season" is showing strong preferences for less-visited ports and immersive land experiences. There are also indicators that passengers are more likely to hold the cruise industry accountable on sustainability.