Welcome to New in Cruise, our bi-weekly update on all the latest happenings in the cruise sector. Here’s what’s been happening in the industry so far in March. Regent Seven Seas Cruises Simplifies Its Fare Structure All-inclusive cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises buried the lead with the recent announcement of its new Air Concierge service. […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its position in Mexico, a key growth market for its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials and Suites brands. Mexico represents IHG’s fifth largest market globally for open hotels and rooms, and the company has an ambition to nearly double its growth pace over the next few years. IHG’s […]

Grand Hyatt at SFO has been named the Best Airport Hotel in North America at the 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that, in addition to leading the North America region, the hotel has been ranked No. 2 Airport Hotel Worldwide. Presented annually, the World Airport Awards are widely regarded as […]

In anticipation of the 2026 Alaska season, Princess Cruises is debuting four new North to Alaska experiences alongside returning guest favorites. All eight Princess ships sailing in Alaska this season will feature the new programming: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Discovery Princess, and Island Princess. Introduced in 2015, […]

Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.6 billion in February 2026—an 11 percent increase from February 2025. Total passenger trips settled by ARC increased 8 percent year over year, reaching 25.9 million. Leisure-focused and online travel agencies recorded year-over-year passenger trip growth of 6 percent and […]

Avoya Travel has announced the addition of two senior leaders alongside key internal leadership alignments as part of its continued investment in growth, partner strategy, and advisor success. Julie Howard will join Avoya as vice president of partnerships, bringing more than 20 years of experience with Signature Travel Network, where she most recently led cruise […]

Quantum of the Seas will once again call Singapore home in 2027, giving adventurers across the region more ways to explore Asia. From October 2027 to March 2028, families and friends can choose from 3- to 10-night vacations from Singapore, sailing to the beaches, cities and cultures of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan […]

Royal Caribbean is unveiling its Australian summer with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination. From October 2027 to April 2028, travelers can look forward to more short getaways and weekend departures on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of […]

Holland America Line has announced an 8-day Far East Discovery cruise aboard the Noordam, giving guests a rare opportunity to explore Southeast Asia in less than 14 days. Departing Nov. 27, 2027, the voyage sails roundtrip from Singapore, offering guests a meaningful introduction to the region without the commitment of a longer cruise.  Shorter than […]

Walt Disney Company’s Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro announced new details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including its name and design theme, at the company’s 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The announcement came on his first day at the helm of the company. The next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be […]