Articles tagged “royal caribbean”

Online Travel

Booking.com Launches Cruises in the U.S.

There doesn't seem to be much of a downside for Booking.com getting into cruises. As with flights, which it launched in 2019, we can only say — what took you so long?

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Booking.com Launches Cruises in the U.S.

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Removes Israel From 2024 Itineraries

More major travel brands will likely follow the footsteps of Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, which have halted trips to Israel, as the conflict shows no signs of slowing down.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 2 months ago

Royal Caribbean Removes Israel From 2024 Itineraries

Hotels

Wyndham Execs Bemoan Choice’s ‘Desperate Plan’

Today's podcast discusses Wyndham's Choice rejection, Royal Caribbean's earnings, and a billionaire's thoughts about millionaires.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Wyndham Execs Bemoan Choice’s ‘Desperate Plan’

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Feels ‘Optimistic’ About Demand in China

Royal Caribbean will be one of the first Western travel brands to return to China. The fact that bookings look healthy there point to strong cruise demand in the country.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Royal Caribbean Feels ‘Optimistic’ About Demand in China

Tourism

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Upbeat outlooks from airlines and hotels show no signs of travel slowdown. But these forecasts certainly come with some risks and concerns.

Joanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 5 months ago

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Hotels

Wyndham Sees Budget Hotel Enthusiasm Cooling

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Wyndham’s earnings, Google’s travel priorities, and Royal Caribbean’s encouraging quarter.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Wyndham Sees Budget Hotel Enthusiasm Cooling

Cruises

Royal Caribbean: ‘Exceptionally Strong’ Demand, Lifts Forecast by a Third

While consumer spending was key for Royal Caribbean's first quarter, demand across the board has led the company to its highest-ever revenue in the second quarter.

Jess Wade, Skift | 5 months ago

Royal Caribbean: ‘Exceptionally Strong’ Demand, Lifts Forecast by a Third

Cruises

7 Facts about Royal Caribbean’s New Icon of the Seas

While her size is making headlines, it is her sustainability efforts that should be applauded.

Jess Wade, Skift | 6 months ago

7 Facts about Royal Caribbean’s New Icon of the Seas

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Passenger On-Board Spending Splurge Helps Lower Losses

Royal Caribbean is sailing along on several trends —strong economic conditions, travel interest in experiences and pent-up demand— to get out of the red.

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago

Royal Caribbean Passenger On-Board Spending Splurge Helps Lower Losses

Cruises

Cruise Companies Are Investing Billions in New Ships Piling Up Fresh Debt

Cruise lines will continue to debut new ships in the near term through a balancing act between refinancing debt and improving profit margins. The high cost of debt will not stop vessels from sailing. The three major cruise lines remain optimistic for demand recovery.

Sherry Sun | 10 months ago

Cruise Companies Are Investing Billions in New Ships Piling Up Fresh Debt