Disney World to Test AI Hotel Search and Flexible Pricing Calendar
Disney World is preparing a limited test of Google Cloud-backed hotel planning tools, combining flexible date searches, resort comparisons and optional AI recommendations.
Air/sea describes packages that combine flights and cruises, offering convenient, all-in-one travel arrangements.
Air/sea refers to travel packages or fares that combine both air and sea transportation, such as cruises that include flights to and from the departure port. These packages simplify planning by bundling flights, transfers, and cruise arrangements into one booking. They’re popular for convenience and cost savings, especially on international cruise vacations.
Disney World is preparing a limited test of Google Cloud-backed hotel planning tools, combining flexible date searches, resort comparisons and optional AI recommendations.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 Europe season, featuring five ships, record port calls and voyages throughout the year.
Italy has temporarily restored checks for some travelers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta migration crisis raised concerns about movement within Europe.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will sell Oceania Sirena while reshaping Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises around larger suites and stronger luxury positioning.
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska season, with the upgraded MSC Poesia sailing weekly from Seattle between April and September.
Virgin Voyages will deploy Valiant Lady from Amsterdam in summer 2028 for its first cruises through Scandinavia, the Baltics and Norwegian fjords.
Villa Vie Residences will launch its second residential cruise ship, Legacy, in 2029 with larger homes, expanded amenities and dual-ship residency access.
Qantas completed a 19-hour Airbus A350-1000ULR test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne, moving Project Sunrise closer to launch.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add three new ships in 2028, expanding on the Danube, Rhine and Mekong as luxury river cruising grows.
Global Travel Collection data shows hotel-branded voyages now account for 5% of future cruise bookings, with average trips priced at $40,000.