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
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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
Cruise Ship Norwegian Spirit Embarks in Haifa Port
Fresh from $100 Million renovation program the cruise ship Norwegian Spirit arrives to Haifa, after being diverted from Asian destinations due to novel coronavirus outbreak. Unlike other countries Israel allows cruise ship visits despite the state of high alert in the light of continuing COVID-19 epidemic. … [Read more...] about Cruise Ship Norwegian Spirit Embarks in Haifa Port
Updates from Passengers Phil and Gay Courter on the Diamond Princess Quarantine
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb. 09, 2020 - Phil and Gay Courter are in their fourth day of quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess and are continuing to request removal of all passengers to appropriate facilities or allow medical evacuation. The Diamond Princess is the site of the largest outbreak of the novel coronavirus outside of China (with 70 cases reported as of Sunday … [Read more...] about Updates from Passengers Phil and Gay Courter on the Diamond Princess Quarantine
