How Much Damage Will Coronavirus Do to Cruise Industry?
Cruise lines were set to have a banner year in 2020, but coronavirus and resultant ship quarantines are putting that in doubt. No one knows what the long-term impact will be.
Maria Lenhart
Travel Advisors Field Cruise Concerns as Coronavirus Outbreak Spreads
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the cruise industry, with travel advisors caught in the middle as they deal with cancellations and questions from worried clients that are difficult to answer. Among the most troublesome aspects is the uncertainty of how long the crisis will last and how much worse it may get.
Cruise Lines Relax Cancellation Policies, Hold the Line on Coronavirus-Related Discounts
While dealt a blow by coronavirus, the cruise industry is managing to hold the line on pricing, at least for now. The long-term impact of the crisis remains to be seen, but the cruise industry has weathered many others in the past.
Travel Advisors Face Daunting Cruise Business Shake-Up From Coronavirus
The coronavirus is dealing a blow to travel in general, but ship quarantines and other factors may be making cruise especially vulnerable. Travel advisors are scurrying to chart the best way forward for their worried clients.
Take Your Family Around the World? Travel Advisors Show the Way
Extended around-the-world travel is no longer just for the superrich or the unencumbered. It's now within reach of middle-class families. Travel advisors are showing how it can be done.
Travel Advisors Work to Make Once Elusive Round-the-World Trips a Reality
Sabbatical travel is in the spotlight, but is a year-long trip around the globe feasible for a family? A couple? Two travel advisors set out for a string of faraway places, showing clients and friends that it can be done.
Cruise Lines Ramp Up Investment in Private Island Experiences
Cruise ship private island experiences in the Caribbean are taking off in new directions. With everything from ecotourism and wellness to theme park activities, passengers can do a whole lot more than lie on the beach.
Travel Advisors See Advantages of Cruise Lines Expanding Scope of Private Islands
Just as they've focused on building bigger and more elaborate ships, cruise lines are now seeking to outdo one another with private islands. MSC Cruises' eco-conscious approach is commendable, but will it resonate with passengers?
Coronavirus Puts Travel Advisors to the Test
Confusion and fears surrounding the coronavirus are putting travelers on edge and travel advisors in a difficult spot. Travel advisors can present the facts but should not try to influence cancellation decisions.
Travel Advisors Scramble as Coronavirus Rattles Clients
As the coronavirus spreads, so are concerns among travelers. Travel advisors are feeling the effects, coping with cancellations, and providing reassurance to nervous clients.