The Kazakhstan tourism board is adopting the signature “Borat” catchphrase, “very nice!,” in hopes of encouraging visitors to the country.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
‘Adapted overnight’: How travel influencers’ worlds were changed by COVID-19 pandemic
Travel influencers faced an employment crisis this spring as borders closed and flights were canceled. But now they say things are better than ever.
Carnival Corp. facing extra environmental hurdle before its ships can sail, per court order
The environmental certification for each Carnival Corp. ship must be signed by the company’s CEO, Arnold Donald.
‘Violated protocols’: Cruiser on Carnival Corp. ship blocked from boarding over COVID-19 rules
A passenger traveling on AIDA Cruises’ AIDAblu was not allowed to reembark after disobeying cruise line protocol on an excursion.
Eight passengers test positive for COVID-19 on Costa Cruises ship
Eight passengers who sailed on Costa Cruises’ Costa Diadema in Italy have tested positive for COVID-19.
Congress probing White House influence over CDC’s cruise ‘no-sail’ order
A congressional subcommittee is investigating possible White House interference in the CDC’s “no-sail” order for cruise ships.
Apple picking, hiking, cider drinking: Find a socially distanced escape in the Northeast
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, autumn activities such as leaf peeping and apple picking have drawn renewed interest.
Cruise line CEOs talk with Vice President Pence; industry adopts recommendations for how to restart sailing
Vice President Mike Pence met with the cruise industry executives and the CDC Friday to discuss the resumption of sailing in U.S. waters.
‘Every reason to be optimistic’: Carnival Corp. CEO expects to resume US sailing before year end
Arnold Donald, the CEO of Carnival Corp., expects that the company’s cruise lines will be sailing by the end of the year in U.S. waters.
When cruising comes back, will the buffet return with it? Here’s what the cruise lines say
One question that remains unanswered about the resumption of cruising in November: Will the buffet, a cruise ship staple, ever return?