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April 30, 2025
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News - Today's Top Stories
The Biggest Cruise News Stories of April 2025
April 2025 saw major developments in the cruise industry, such as MSC Cruises opening the largest terminal at PortMiami, Silversea unveiling a new hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, and the debut of new sailings and ship launches by various cruise lines.
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Destinations
Brand USA Board Members Fired by Commerce Department

Brand USA, the nation's DMO, isn't spared in the Trump Administration's staff cuts.

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Caribbean Arrivals Growth to Slow in First Quarter

Caribbean tourism is expected to grow more moderately in the first quarter of 2025 due to economic uncertainties.

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Mexican Tourism to US Hits 4-Year Low

Mexican travelers are one of the U.S.'s largest international source markets, but they're heading elsewhere.

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A Luxurious Retreat: Baden-Baden’s Unique Blend of Nature and Elegance

Baden-Baden is a luxurious retreat in Germany offering a unique blend of nature and elegance.

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Cruise
Cruise Tourism Is Returning to Providence, Rhode Island

Cruise ships are returning to Providence, Rhode Island after a four-year hiatus.

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Hurtigruten Unveils New Culinary-Themed Voyages

Hurtigruten is launching new culinary-themed voyages, offering travelers a taste of Norway's finest foods and drinks through a 7-day itinerary.

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Star Clippers Offering 50% Off Select Sailings for Kids

Star Clippers is offering a 50% discount on cruise fares for children aged 17 and younger on select Caribbean, Panama, and Costa Rica sailings in 2025-26, with bookings open until May 31.

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Windstar Cruises Announces 2026 Mystery Cruise in the Caribbean

Windstar Cruises offers a 2026 Mystery Cruise in the Caribbean where guests won't know the itinerary until 36 hours before each port; bookings by June 30 include complimentary all-inclusive benefits.

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Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Adds 19 New Member Properties

The independent hotel collection welcomed 19 new properties to its global portfolio in the first quarter of 2025.

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Playa del Carmen Restaurant Achieves AAA Five Diamond Status

As Teodoro earns a coveted Five Diamond rating, AAA also recognizes 24 additional hotels and restaurants with Four Diamond honors across North America, the Caribbean and Costa Rica.

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Sandals and Beaches Resorts Named Official All-Inclusive Partners of USA Pickleball

Sandals and Beaches are elevating the all-inclusive pickleball experience through an exclusive partnership with USA Pickleball, offering enhanced programming, expert coaching, and world-class facilities for players of all ages and skill levels.

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Airlines & Airports
Southwest Airlines Unveils New Fare Products, Benefits for Loyalty Members

Southwest Airlines is updating its fare products on May 28, with new options replacing Business Select, Anytime and Wanna Get Away Plus.

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Emirates and Bahamas Agree to Promote One Another

The Memorandum of Understanding is designed to promote The Bahamas tourism industry.

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United’s Expanded Polaris Lounge Opens in Chicago

United Airlines has expanded its Polaris Lounge at Chicago O'Hare Airport, increasing its size by 50% with 25,000 square feet, more seating, a larger private dining area, additional amenities, and a second bar.

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Travel Advisors
Rental Escapes Offers Bonus Commission for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month

Advisors can enjoy up to $5,000 in bonus commissions in May.

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Goway Travel Giving Away $550K to Travel Advisors

Goway Travel is rewarding travel advisors through the GowayPro Loyalty Program.

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People
Audley Travel Names Cathy Kusuma New Vice President of Trade and Partnerships

The newly created role recognizes Audley’s continued investment in the trade and the importance of partnerships to the business.

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