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Top Tourism Trade Associations for Industry Professionals

Martin RuizOctober 28, 202406 mins

Summary Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives (ANTOR) Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) National Tour Association (NTA) Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research European Technology and Travel Services Association…

9 Tips for Responsible Cruising: How to Be an Eco-Friendly Passenger

Jonathon WilliamsOctober 22, 2024012 mins

The Allure of Cruising The lure of cruising is easy to understand – sprawling ocean vistas, a salty breeze gently tousling your hair, the promise of exotic locales on the horizon, and the temptation of the all-you-can-eat buffet… In fact, cruising is now more popular than ever, with the Cruise Lines International Association forecasting that…

Norwegian Cruise Line Faces Financial Challenges Due to COVID-19 Impact

Vodka RussiaOctober 21, 202405 mins

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwegian Cruise Line The spring of 2020 has been fraught for cruise lines that were compelled to suspend service indefinitely due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Norwegian Cruise Line has faced numerous challenges since March, including canceled voyages, financial difficulties, and a halt on expensive shipbuilding projects. “We believe…

US Cruise Lines Reveal Upcoming Departure Dates

Jeffrey JohnsonOctober 21, 202403 mins

Cruise Industry Update: Suspension of Operations Those in the US who wish to embark on a cruise will have to wait until 15 September, as members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have decided to voluntarily extend the period of suspended passenger operations from US ports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cruise…

Cruise Lines Mandate Negative COVID-19 Tests for All Travelers

Katelyn LongOctober 21, 202403 mins

The New COVID-19 Regulations for Cruise Passengers Major cruise companies have come together to establish new regulations requiring all passengers embarking on cruises to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test. This initiative is designed to reassure both the cruise industry and travelers that large-scale cruise operations can proceed safely when testing procedures are properly…

Global Cruise Ports Reducing Carbon Emissions with Innovative Solutions

Bobby SpencerOctober 10, 202403 mins

Advancements in Eco-Friendly Cruise Technology Earlier this year, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the industry’s largest trade association, announced an astonishing and admirable goal: net-zero emissions for its oceangoing members by 2050. One of the key ways to achieve this objective is by outfitting all the world’s cruise ports with hookups that allow ships…