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Regent's summit: Thoughts on competition, exclusive excursions and moreFor the first time in at least a decade, Regent Seven Seas Cruises assembled a summit of top sellers to query them about what's...

Some destinations are curbing cruising. Is Greece next?Greece's prime minister said the government may create a process to reduce the number of ships calling at the most popular...

A look at Juneau's plan to curb cruise tourism growthCruise caps in Alaska's capital will give officials time to improve passenger flow and create "balance" for residents. But...

Viking's first earnings call tells a familiar storyLike the Big Three cruise companies, which have been bragging for months about their record booked position, Viking's bookings...

Can Quebec City become a year-round cruise destination?The Canadian city will host its first winter cruise in early 2025, when Ponant comes to call with four open-jaw itineraries on...

Cruise lines that are rewarding sellers during Advisor Appreciation MonthTravel Advisor Appreciation Day was May 1, and it kicked off a series of perks and offers to recognize -- and incentivize --...

Direct sales are important, but execs know: So are advisorsConsumers have gotten comfortable with online shopping, thanks in part to the Covid years. And the cruise industry isn't...

ASTA's Kerby: Wall Street should understand trade's benefits -- and cruise lines can helpViking's comments in its IPO registration form about seeking to grow direct business caught the attention of ASTA president and...

Could the presidential election prompt a slowdown in cruise sales?Political contests and candidates can claim more advertising time and attention from consumers during an election cycle. What...

How cruise lines organize their megaships: The 'zone' trendNeighborhoods. Districts. Portals. Regardless of what cruise lines call them, carving megaships into distinct themed areas is...

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