Hantavirus Headlines Have Not Slowed Cruise Demand, Travel Advisors Say
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
Amidships
Amidships refers to the central part of a ship, halfway between the bow and stern. Cabins located amidships often offer a smoother ride with less motion, making them ideal for travelers prone to seasickness. The term is commonly used when describing cabin locations or ship design.
Priceline Brings Back the Negotiator as Summer Travel Costs Rise
Priceline has revived its iconic Negotiator character, with William Shatner handing the role to Randall Park in a new campaign focused on summer travel affordability.
Cruise Demand Holds Strong Despite Hantavirus and Norovirus Outbreak Concerns
Recent cruise ship outbreaks have raised public health questions, but industry forecasts and booking trends suggest travelers are still choosing cruises in record numbers.
Royal Caribbean Opens Its First Private Destination in Europe With Santorini Beach Club
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most crowded cruise ports.
BTS’s Arirang Tour Is Turning Concert Demand Into a Global Hotel Story
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
BTS’s comeback tour is already reshaping hotel demand across multiple continents, with some cities seeing extraordinary jumps in forward bookings. The pattern shows how large-scale music travel is increasingly influencing accommodation markets well beyond the biggest global capitals.
Royal Caribbean Unveils Record-Size Hero of the Seas as Its Biggest Family Cruise Ship Yet
By
Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas is being positioned as a record-size mega-ship built around scale, capacity, and nonstop family entertainment. With nearly 250,000 gross tons, nine pools, 28 dining venues, and a three-story suite, it pushes the line’s biggest-ship formula even further.
TUI Cruises Extends Cancellations as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Ship Repositioning
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
TUI Cruises has canceled more spring sailings after two vessels remained unable to leave the Arabian Gulf. The disruption is now affecting repositioning voyages and early Mediterranean schedules tied to the summer season.
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Disney Believe as Next Ship in Expanding Fleet
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Disney Cruise Line has revealed Disney Believe, its next ship set for 2027, as part of a broader fleet expansion strategy.
Disney Cruise Line Launches ‘Midnight Magic’ Campaign Celebrating Family Moments
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Disney Cruise Line has launched a new advertising campaign, “Midnight Magic,” highlighting the emotional connections and lifelong family memories created on its voyages.
Costa and AIDA Cancel Middle East Cruises for Winter 2026-27
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have cancelled Middle East cruise programs for the 2026–27 winter season, redeploying ships to Europe and Atlantic destinations instead.