‘Won’t be ready’ Cruise guests issued first day warning
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Tommy Bahama will brand a resort in Southern California: Travel Weekly
Island-inspired clothing brand Tommy Bahama is making a foray into hotels, announcing plans to revamp the Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, Calif., and turn it into the world’s …
Read MoreMSC Cruises takes delivery of the Seascape: Travel Weekly
MSC Cruises took delivery of the MSC Seascape on Wednesday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. At 170,000 gross tons, the Seascape is the largest cruise ship to be built …
Read MoreScenic will continue its early-pay program for travel advisors: Travel Weekly
Scenic Group has extended its early-pay program for travel advisors through 2023. “Doing right by our valued travel partners is what we strive to do at the Scenic Group,” vice …
Read MoreExpansion has been Standard practice during the Covid era: Travel Weekly
Best known for its buzzy Standard Hotels lifestyle brand, boutique hospitality group Standard International has made global expansion a priority throughout the pandemic. In late 2021, the company opened the …
Read MorePalace Resorts makes Europe investment with Baglioni acquisition: Travel Weekly
All-inclusive hospitality group Palace Resorts is gaining a European foothold via its acquisition of Italy’s Baglioni Hotels & Resorts. Under what the pair are calling a “strategic financial partnership,” Mexico-based …
Read MoreFormer Ensemble travel agencies seek to collect unpaid incentives: Travel Weekly
A group of former Ensemble member agencies has written an open letter to the consortium’s leadership, asking for 2019 incentive payments they say they are owed. The agencies were members …
Read MoreIsis Ruiz joins Virgin Voyages as chief growth officer: Travel Weekly
Virgin Voyages has hired a chief growth officer as the line readies to welcome two new ships to the fleet in 2023. Isis Ruiz will focus on Virgin’s growth strategy, …
Read MorePrincess introduces sensory experience for suite guests only: Travel Weekly
A new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises will transport guests to the Mediterranean, engaging them with the tastes, sights, sounds, touches and fragrances of the region. “360: An Extraordinary Experience” …
Read MoreWhy do travelers turn to advisors?: Travel Weekly
Evidence has continued to mount in recent years that consumers are increasingly using travel advisors. And what better product to use an advisor for than a cruise? With a steadily …
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