When Holland America Line (HAL) held a grand opening ceremony for a new accommodations building at the McKinley Chalet Resort in June 2019, the company had no idea that many of the…
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Crystal Esprit buyer Lindblad will operate the yacht in the Galapagos: Travel Weekly
Lindblad Expeditions plans to operate the former Crystal Esprit in the Galapagos after it is refurbished, eventually replacing the National Geographic Islander. Lindblad Expeditions Holdings said in an 8K filing that it…
Puerto Rico entices travelers to explore nature: Travel Weekly
Puerto Rico has hidden gems all over the island. Now the destination is challenging visitors to take a roadtrip to explore, experience and enjoy these natural wonders and support travel to other…
All of Silversea’s Antarctica cruises to depart from Chile: Travel Weekly
Silversea Cruises confirmed that all Antarctica sailings will depart from Chile for the 2021-22 season, after reaching an agreement with Chilean authorities for two ships to homeport in Punta Arenas. Silversea had…
Bigger than the Big Five: Safari operators eye a new narrative: Travel Weekly
The role of travel advisors The travel trade has a role to play in building a more sustainable safari future. The onus will be on them to set realistic expectations and talk…
Peru on the comeback trail: Travel Weekly
I didn’t mind having to make my way through layers of tourists, crowding tiered ledges almost 8,000 feet above sea level. It only made the eventual reveal that much more effective. Whether it…
Travel tech experts: What to expect this year in AI, online planning and more
With 2023 in our rear view, travel industry experts are now focused on the year ahead. 2024 is poised to be exciting and potentially disruptive on the heels of 2023’s wave-makers including…
Executive view: Shannon Stowell, CEO of Adventure Travel Trade Association"Even with the threat of recession, there’s research showing that people may be doing fewer but longer trips. How that will…
Executive view: Shannon Stowell, CEO of Adventure Travel Trade Association”Even with the threat of recession, there’s research showing that people may be doing fewer but longer trips. How that will…
Lindblad replaces Canadian ports on Venture itinerary: Travel Weekly
Lindblad Expeditions became the latest line to move a ship into U.S. waters this year, with the 100-passengers National Geographic Venture removing Canada from its Pacific Northwest itineraries in October. Lindblad revised…
Hotels embark on adventure ventures: Travel Weekly
Adventures offered nowhere else In Northern Virginia, the Tides Inn sits on a creek that feeds into the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay, has hired a resident ecologist, Will Smiley, and embarked…