More and more travelers want the freedom of going it alone, but with connections and activities with other people.
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The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.
Vacationers like gathering on social media to discuss their trips – like, really enjoy it. The travel industry should take note.
The cruising industry is two-faced: on the surface, cruises are convenient, exciting holidays with economic benefits. But lurking underneath are its environmental and social impacts.
The High Court has found that consumers can be protected even if they haven’t fully read their terms and even if they were outside of Australia when they accepted them.
The clock could be ticking for the travel industry unless action is taken to change our travel habits.
More of us than ever want to see the ice continent. But is the environmental awakening many return with worth the emissions and possible environmental damage?
With even seasoned cruisers now perceiving the holidays to be risky, the industry faces a huge challenge to win back trust.
A loyal customer base will help the cruise liner industry as it takes its first tentative steps towards recovering from the pandemic.
Some 1,500 years ago, the Plague of Justinian spread via ships from North Africa to Europe and Asia, killing up to 50 million people.
The ongoing quarantine and travel disruptions facing cruise ships are the latest in a long history of health outbreaks they’ve had to contend with.
For any physical inconvenience or emotional distress caused by a tour operator, there is a legal precedent for claiming compensation. But, as with all contracts, you need to read the fine print.
A cruise can be a fantastic holiday. But it certainly won’t be if you end up confined to the bathroom with gastro.
How to make your holiday better for the environment through sustainable tourism.
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