The cruise ship industry has been heavily impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Major cruise lines have canceled trips from U.S. ports over the next month. In recent weeks, several cruise ships have been quarantined offshore and U.S government health officials have advised against cruise ship travel for the time being. These events have raised questions about … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Cruise Ship Industry
Leaders From 11 Travel Industry Associations Meet to Address COVID-19
The travel and tourism industry is trending to be one of the hardest hit industries as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The industry will be seeing the effects of this pandemic for months, if not years, to come. Today, a group of leaders from 11 travel and tourism associations representing various parts of the industry convened in person and by phone in Washington, DC to … [Read more...] about Leaders From 11 Travel Industry Associations Meet to Address COVID-19
Viking To Temporarily Suspend Cruise Operations Until May 1, 2020
Chairman Torstein Hagen Announced Decision in Letter to Guests Viking (www.viking.com) today announced it will temporarily suspend river and ocean cruise operations until May 1, 2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 situation. The announcement was made today in a video and a letter sent from Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen to currently booked guests; both the video and … [Read more...] about Viking To Temporarily Suspend Cruise Operations Until May 1, 2020
Aizuwakamatsu Showcases “Samurai” Legacy
Aizuwakamatsu City, a final stronghold of "samurai" (feudal warrior) rule in Japan, held a press tour for foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in Tokyo from January 31 to February 2 to showcase its samurai heritage and promote inbound tourism to the area in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan. During the three-day tour, the correspondents were guided … [Read more...] about Aizuwakamatsu Showcases “Samurai” Legacy
Rescued Grizzlies Win Big Upon Being Released Into Their Unparalleled New Home at Colorado Refuge
Eight Grizzly bears, including two named Miss America and Miss Montana, rescued late last year by The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado were recently released into their forested, 103-acre (41+ hectares) habitat. Offering pine forest, hills, bluffs, rock formations, water features and dens, the expansive new home continues to advance how captive wildlife are housed and cared … [Read more...] about Rescued Grizzlies Win Big Upon Being Released Into Their Unparalleled New Home at Colorado Refuge