Barcelona Tourist Tax Could Hit €30 as City Says ‘Not One Tourist More’
Barcelona is considering combined tourist taxes of up to €30 for short-stay cruise passengers as the city intensifies its overtourism crackdown.
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Uniworld Is Adding Three New River Ships in 2028 as Luxury Cruise Demand Surges
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add three new ships in 2028, expanding on the Danube, Rhine and Mekong as luxury river cruising grows.
Hotel Brands Are Quietly Creating a $40,000 Cruise Category
Global Travel Collection data shows hotel-branded voyages now account for 5% of future cruise bookings, with average trips priced at $40,000.
Fora Hits $1 Billion Valuation as AI Bets on Human Travel Advisors
Fora raised $60 million in Series D funding at a $1 billion valuation as it expands its AI assistant and travel advisor platform.
Mercedes-Maybach’s 155-Meter Superyacht Will Be a Private Club at Sea
Mercedes-Maybach’s Beyond Horizons superyacht will anchor the Maybach Ocean Club, a private members’ concept blending ultra-luxury travel, design and shared ownership.
Europe Cruises Head for a Packed and Pricier Summer
Cruise demand is climbing into summer 2026, with Europe standing out for fuller ships, higher prices and stronger interest in Mediterranean and Northern routes.
China Launches Its First Cruise-to-Nowhere From Shanghai
China has launched its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai, turning Adora Magic City into the destination for a short high-seas escape.
Azamara Expands 2027 Cruise Offerings With Multi-Day Overland Experiences
Azamara Cruises has introduced a new set of 2027 Overland Experiences that allow guests to leave the ship for several days and rejoin later in the…
Freedom Cruise Line Revives Plan for Nuclear-Powered Floating City
Freedom Cruise Line is reviving plans for a mile-long floating city with homes, hotels, schools, hospitals and space for up to 80,000 people.
Viking Opens Sales for 2028-2029 World Cruise Programs
Viking’s new world cruise lineup expands long-duration ocean travel with routes spanning six continents, extended voyage options, and deeper destination programming.