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Hard Coral Cover Declines but Recovery Remains Possible, Landmark Report Finds

MSC Cruises Reveals New Island Experiences Awaiting Guests At Ocean Cay MSC Marine ReserveThe largest global assessment of coral reef condition ever produced by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) reveals the scale of the declining coral reef cover worldwide and highlights the importance of science-based conservation and long-term monitoring to help reefs recover and build resilience. (more…)



Pavlus Travel & Cruise’s “World Cruise” Bookings Have Increased More than 20 Percent for 2026, Versus 2025, as Consumers Clamor for the “Ultimate Luxury Travel Experience”

Pavlus Travel & Cruise, Inc. (Logo)As people await the dawn of 2027 in just a few months, some luxury travelers are excited about heading out for their robust, multi-month World Cruise. In one 2026 development, Pavlus Travel & Cruise’s bookings for World Cruises, typically ranging from 80 to 187 days, are up more than 20 percent year over year. (more…)



Paddock to Port Alliance launches to support cruise

Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA Australasia (logo)Australian farmers, food suppliers, tourism operators, travel agents, ports and cruise industry leaders have today (August 4, 2026) united in Sydney to launch the Australian Paddock to Port Alliance, a new national campaign making the economic case for a strong and competitive cruise sector. (more…)









Brits prioritise holidays over short-term luxuries despite financial pressures – New research from Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador Cruise Line (Logo)With peak summer holiday season upon us and school’s breaking up imminently, the spotlight is firmly on the impact of the rising cost of living, geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly frequent heatwaves and their impact on many aspects of modern life – including our ability to enjoy a holiday abroad. (more…)





New Study: Expedition Cruise Ships Among Quietest in Arctic Waters

AECO (Logo)Most expedition cruise vessels operating in the Canadian Arctic produce lower underwater noise levels than cargo ships, tankers, and bulk carriers measured in the same areas, according to results from a collaborative research program measuring ship noise in Arctic waters. (more…)