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How Much Damage Will Coronavirus Do to Cruise Industry?

Cruise lines were set to have a banner year in 2020, but coronavirus and resultant ship quarantines are putting that in doubt. No one knows what the long-term impact will be.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
How Much Damage Will Coronavirus Do to Cruise Industry?

Coronavirus

Cruise Lines Relax Cancellation Policies, Hold the Line on Coronavirus-Related Discounts

While dealt a blow by coronavirus, the cruise industry is managing to hold the line on pricing, at least for now. The long-term impact of the crisis remains to be seen, but the cruise industry has weathered many others in the past.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Cruise Lines Relax Cancellation Policies, Hold the Line on Coronavirus-Related Discounts

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Face Daunting Cruise Business Shake-Up From Coronavirus

The coronavirus is dealing a blow to travel in general, but ship quarantines and other factors may be making cruise especially vulnerable. Travel advisors are scurrying to chart the best way forward for their worried clients.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Travel Advisors Face Daunting Cruise Business Shake-Up From Coronavirus

Business Travel

Take Your Family Around the World? Travel Advisors Show the Way

Extended around-the-world travel is no longer just for the superrich or the unencumbered. It's now within reach of middle-class families. Travel advisors are showing how it can be done.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Take Your Family Around the World? Travel Advisors Show the Way

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Work to Make Once Elusive Round-the-World Trips a Reality

Sabbatical travel is in the spotlight, but is a year-long trip around the globe feasible for a family? A couple? Two travel advisors set out for a string of faraway places, showing clients and friends that it can be done.

Linda Humphrey, Skift | 2 years ago
Travel Advisors Work to Make Once Elusive Round-the-World Trips a Reality

Business Travel

Cruise Lines Ramp Up Investment in Private Island Experiences

Cruise ship private island experiences in the Caribbean are taking off in new directions. With everything from ecotourism and wellness to theme park activities, passengers can do a whole lot more than lie on the beach.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Cruise Lines Ramp Up Investment in Private Island Experiences

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?

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Travel Advisors See Advantages of Cruise Lines Expanding Scope of Private Islands

Business Travel

Coronavirus Puts Travel Advisors to the Test

Confusion and fears surrounding the coronavirus are putting travelers on edge and travel advisors in a difficult spot. Travel advisors can present the facts but should not try to influence cancellation decisions.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Coronavirus Puts Travel Advisors to the Test

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Scramble as Coronavirus Rattles Clients

As the coronavirus spreads, so are concerns among travelers. Travel advisors are feeling the effects, coping with cancellations, and providing reassurance to nervous clients.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Travel Advisors Scramble as Coronavirus Rattles Clients

Business Travel

Travel Agency Expansion Heats Up in the Face of Staffing Challenges

Strong sales are giving travel agencies the means to expand, but they face challenges in finding experienced travel advisors. As a way around this, some are looking to acquire existing agencies or attract more independents to their host operations.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 2 years ago
Travel Agency Expansion Heats Up in the Face of Staffing Challenges