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.
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Cruise Travel covers journeys centered around ocean, river, and expedition cruising. This topic brings together news, trends, and insights on cruise lines, ships, itineraries, onboard experiences, and cruise-driven destination development. It also tracks how sustainability initiatives, new ship launches, regulation, and changing traveler expectations are shaping the global cruise industry. Designed as a curated resource, Cruise Travel helps readers understand the evolving role of cruising within modern tourism.
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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.
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.
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.
Disney Cruise Line Expands Summer Entertainment With Frozen, Broadway and Pirate-Themed Experiences
Disney Cruise Line is adding new and refreshed entertainment across its fleet this summer, including Frozen-themed Alaska programming, Broadway performers and updated deck parties.