Jim Byers

Aug 22, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Carnival Sails From Long Beach: First California Cruise in 17 Months

Carnival Cruise Line is the first cruise operator to resume sailing from California since the industry-wide pause in operations 17 months ago.

Aug 3, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Virtuoso Announces Two Key Appointments

Karyn McCarthy has been named vice president, Member and Partner Development, for Virtuoso, while Misty Belles assumes the title of vice president, Global Public Relations.

Jul 19, 2021 12:57 PM ET

Canada to Open US Border August 9: Quarantine Hotel Program Ends Same Day

The Canadian government says it will open the border to fully vaccinated Americans and permanent U.S. residents on August 9, with other international visitors planned for Sept. 7. The government also is ending the controversial hotel quarantine program on August 9.

Jul 15, 2021 2:03 PM ET

Canadian Cruise Ban Ends in November

The Canadian government today said it will allow cruise ships in Canadian waters beginning in November if they meet public health rules. That's a four-month reprieve from their previous decision to keep ships out of Canada until late February, 2022.

May 16, 2021 11:24 AM ET

All Sandals and Beaches Resorts Open in the Caribbean: A "Landmark Day"

Sandals says all its Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean are open and accepting guests. Executive Chair Adam Stewart called it a "landmark day."

Apr 14, 2021 11:42 AM ET

Air Canada Suspending Flights to Most Sun Destinations for May

Air Canada today said it's extending its suspension of most sun destination flights through the end of May

Apr 7, 2021 4:25 PM ET

Goway Launches New GowayPro Loyalty Program for Travel Advisors

Goway is providing extra value for agent partners with the launch of the new GowayPro Loyalty Program.

Mar 24, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Bermuda and Fort Lauderdale Team Up: Go Where The Yachts Go

The Bermuda Tourism Authority and Visit Lauderdale will pair their nautical strengths in a new partnership designed to elevate both destinations’ desirable yachting lifestyle.

Mar 16, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Cunard Celebrates Nautical History With Two New Cruises

Cunard is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its pioneering world cruise, and the first-ever continuous circumnavigation of the globe by a passenger liner, with two celebratory voyages in 2023 on board Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

Mar 4, 2021 4:59 PM ET

Canadian Border Opening Critical for Tourism, US Travel Association Says

The head of the U.S. Travel Association on Thursday said that re-opening the Canadian border is "extraordinarily important."