Xiamen Concludes Summer Season, Adora Homeporting Season Begins in November

Xiamen wrapped up its 2026 summer cruise season on August 22 with the Star Voyager departing from Xiamen International Cruise Homeport, according to a report by Minnan Net. As of August, the port had welcomed 15 crui…

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Starts Longest Cruise of the Year

The Margaritaville at Sea Islander sailed from Tampa on Saturday for a ten-night cruise to the Southern and Western Caribbean. Visiting destinations in Aruba, Curaçao, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, the itinerary wi…

Carnival Legend Repositions to Rome for Mediterranean Cruises

The Carnival Legend is currently operating a repositioning voyage to Civitavecchia ahead of a series of cruises to the Mediterranean that sail from the port near Rome. Having completed a summer deployment in Northern…

AIDA Puts Spotlight on its Time-Out Voyages

AIDA Cruises has put the spotlight on its “Time-Out Voyages,” formerly known as its repositioning cruises, which are on offer in fall 2026 and spring 2027. The company said in a press release that the rebranding i…

The Neuroscience of Natural Materials: Why Wood, Stone and Patina Outperform Synthetic Finishes in Guest Perception

Opinion piece argues natural materials like wood, stone and aged metals shape guest perception more effectively than synthetic finishes by triggering positive neurological and emotional responses.

Princess Ends Sales Operation in Taiwan

Princess Cruises ended its sales operations in Taiwan on Aug. 31, 2026, according to a report by Taiwan News.

MSC’s Ocean Cay to Welcome Double Calls Starting in Late 2027

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will begin welcoming double calls in late 2027, according to MSC Cruises’ published deployment plans. Currently undergoing an expansion project, the private island destination in the Bah…

Silversea Ends 2026 Alaska Season, Highlights 2027 Alaskan Voyages

Silversea has concluded its 2026 Alaska season, having completed 30 voyages aboard the Silver Moon and Silver Whisper featuring Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska, from May 14 through September 3. The ship…

HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 4 September 2026

Five deals across Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan totaling hundreds of millions in transaction value, covering acquisitions, a mixed-use luxury development, and a value-add repositioning play.

Adora Offers Crossover Membership Perks with Fliggy

Adora Cruises has announced that it has integrated its membership accounts with Fliggy, allowing members to link their accounts on the Adora flagship store on Fliggy and access the corresponding tier of the Adora Aiyo…