Royal Caribbean’s new ship, Odyssey of the Seas, is set to debut with departures from Israel with all passengers and crew over age 16 vaccinated.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
Congress urges Canada to reevaluate banning cruises until 2022
A U.S. congressional committee has asked Canada to reevaluate its ban on cruises, which prohibits ships from sailing in Canadian waters until 2022.
‘We can and should do more’: Hotel industry announces $5 million, 5-year diversity plan
The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation announced a $5 million, five-year commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the hotel industry.
Disneyland to give taste of reopening with ‘A Touch of Disney’ limited experience
Disney theme park lovers are about to have the chance to get a glimpse inside Disney California Adventure Park for “A Touch of Disney.”
Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, Disney, Carnival cancel additional sailings amid COVID-19 pandemic
Norwegian and Carnival cancel more cruises.
River cruising was gaining popularity when COVID-19 hit. Is the smaller-ship experience even more appealing now?
River cruising has been gaining popularity but is ocean cruising’s counterpart seeing a higher rise in interest thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic?
‘Green Book’ inspires new generation of Black travel guides, podcasts
In the wake of the Oscar-winning movie and with nods to the book’s heritage, modern authors highlight Black-owned businesses and travel experiences.
Costa, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian aim to require crew to get COVID-19 vaccines before boarding cruise ships
Costa Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian will probably require crew members to be vaccinated before returning to work on their ships.
As work and school can be done from anywhere, Airbnb sees more monthly stays
Brian Chesky, the CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, believes that the line between travel and and daily life are becoming permanently blurred.
Super Bowl commercials feature celebs such as John Travolta and Serena Williams. Here’s how they contribute to an ad’s success
Celebrities are often included in Super Bowl ads. But do their appearances really make a difference in terms of the ad’s ability to influence viewers?