New Zealand to tax tourists to fund infrastructure amid tourism boom The Business Times New Zealand announced plans on Friday to introduce a tourist tax and increase other fees for … Read More

Silversea exploring feasibility of simultaneous Arctic cruises Trip Weekly Silversea Cruises is in the late stages of planning one of the most ambitious expedition itineraries ever attempted: simultaneous multiweek cruises … Read More

Astronaut christens new Viking Cruises ship, Viking Orion, in elaborate ceremony USA Today River cruise giant Viking’s move into ocean cruising hit another milestone on Thursday as the company christened its … Read More

Oprah is a cruise ship godmother Trip Weekly Holland America Line will deepen its relationship with Oprah Winfrey, picking her to ceremonially name its next ship, the Nieuw Statendam. The … Read More

Holland America Line upgrades website Trip Weekly Holland America Line has revamped its website, giving users a planning tool with filters that quickly narrow their choices to pick the desired … Read More

Volcanic eruption hurt bookings, Hawaiian Airlines warns CNBC A volcanic eruption in Hawaii will likely dent bookings and revenue in the second quarter, Hawaiian Airlines said. A powerful eruption at … Read More

Trip industry mourns Anthony Bourdain, godfather of foodie travel Trip Weekly The travel industry was still absorbing the news on Friday that celebrated chef and travel series star Anthony Bourdain, … Read More

Cruise Carnival Corp. buys excursion railroad in Alaska Trip Weekly Carnival Corp. has made an investment in Alaska that includes ownership of the White Pass & Yukon Route excursion railroad … Read More

In trend reversal, traffic at midsized airports growing Trip Weekly Midsize U.S. airports are now growing at a faster rate than their larger rivals, a reversal from just a few … Read More

United Airlines attempts to fix boarding process headaches MarketWatch Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: the gate … Read More

Trip industry takes aim at reducing plastic waste USA TODAY The hospitality industry no longer is being hospitable to plastic waste. Momentum is growing to minimize the use of single-use plastic among … Read More

W Hotels Returns To Australia With The Opening Of W Brisbane PR Newswire The heat is on. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today re-enters Australia with the opening … Read More

Ailing Thai beach made famous by Hollywood closes to tourism Trip Weekly Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” has … Read More

Singapore Airlines to launch world’s longest commercial flight in October Reuters Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) said it would launch the world’s longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop … Read More

Dominican Republic entry fee now included in airfare Trip Pulse Tourists arriving by air in the Dominican Republic no longer have to pay a $10 entry fee in cash upon … Read More

American Airlines bans insects, hedgehogs and goats as emotional support animals CNNMoney American Airlines is making it very clear: Insects, goats and hedgehogs cannot be brought on planes as emotional … Read More

Upgrades Coming to Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Hollywood Trip Pulse Fans of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be happy to hear … Read More

Delta Significantly Increases Trans-Atlantic Flight Schedule for Summer Trip Pulse Summer 2018 will be Delta’s biggest to date when it comes to trans-Atlantic flight offerings. Starting Memorial Day weekend, some … Read More