Travel & Cruise Industry News

Labor Day Cruise Weather is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, September 2, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Three systems in the Atlantic are active today. Also today, New Port For Royal Caribbean; Carnival Adds Pre-purchased Distilled Water; Eco-conscious Retreat In The Bahamas; Norwegian's New App; Chelsea FC has renewed sponsorship agreement with MSC; and Lots more, l...

Cozumel To Charge New Tax is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 30, 2024. The Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, announced the signing of an agreement with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association to establish a Cruise Tourism Development Fund. The new fund will be financed through a $5 fee charged to each cruise passenger visiting the ports of Cozumel a...

30 Years For Child Porn is the lead story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 29, 2024, with Chillie Falls and special guest Amigo John Reitmeyer. A Royal Caribbean stateroom attendant on the Symphony of the Seas was sentenced by a federal court judge to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography. Arvin Joseph Mirasol, age 34, a citizen of the Philippines, was sen...

Despite my pneumonia, I have put together somewhat of a show. The lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 28, 2024 with Chillie Falls is Four Cruise Passengers Arrested. They were arrested for using fraudulent credit cards to play big at the ship’s Vegas-style casino. Also today, New Paint For Splendor; Pride of America Cancelations; Ketchikan Landslide; Carnival...

Possible Cyberattack at Seattle is the lead story on a special edition of Sunday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast August 25, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The Port of Seattle, along with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has been impacted by internet and web systems outages that may indicate a possible cyberattack. Also today, Possible Cyberattack at Seattle; 56-Year-Old Airlifted; Plumbing...

Port Canaveral Reverses Terminal Decision is the lead story on catch-up Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, on Friday, August 23, 2024 with Chillie Falls. By a 4-1 vote, members of the Port Canaveral Commission reversed their decision to construct a new cruise terminal on the north side of the facility. Also today, Port Canaveral Reverses Terminal Decision; Gilma Remains Major Hurricane; Canc...

Jimmy Buffet Day is the lead story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 20, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Margaritaville at Sea announced special onboard activities on Aug. 30 to celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, honor his legacy and commitment to the community, and make a positive impact. Also this morning, a detailed look at the weather in both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans....

Ernesto Strengthens A Little More is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 19, 2024. Chillie Falls is coming to you from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Alaska. hurricane Ernesto has strengthened a bit since leaving Bermuda while dangerous beach conditions are CONTINUING ALONG THE U.S. EAST COAST AND ATLANTIC CANADA THROUGH EARLY THIS WEEK. Also today, C...

Ernesto Makes Landfall On Bermuda is the lead story on a special Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast broadcast on August 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down. Also today, Celebrity Cruises Adjusts Galapagos Itinerary; Carnival Cruise Cancelled For Charter; and Lots more, live tod...

Medevac From Utopia Of the Seas is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 16, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A 52-year-old passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia of the Seas was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Cape Canaveral after experiencing chest pains off the coast of Florida. Also today, Dangerour Storm Surge From Ernesto; Repairs For Carnival...

Hurricane Ernesto Warning Issued For Bermuda is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 15, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Warnings issued and multiple changes in the cruise industry. Also this morning, Hurricane Ernesto Warning Issued For Bermuda; Cruise Industry Changes; Smart Containers For MSC Brands; Greenland Cruise Cancelled; 2nd Ship Impacted By Protestors; Fre...

Ports Brace for Ernesto is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 13, 2024 at a special time of 8 AM EDT. As of 5 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on August 12, 2024, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has upgraded the Atlantic weather disturbance to Tropical Storm Ernesto. In response, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued warnings to maritime traffic and ports in Puerto...

Overboard From Three Ships is the lead story on the Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast for August 12, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Over the weekend, overboard reports came from Carnival Dream, Norwegian Spirit, and Explorer of the Seas. Also today, Monday Weather With Itinerary Changes; Norwegian Helps Juneau Flood Victims; Protestors Force Ship To Change Homeport; Itinerary Change For Ca...

Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco is the top story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 9, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Explora Journeys, owned by MSC Cruises, has revealed plans for its latest ship, Explora II, to serve as a floating luxury hotel during the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025 in May 2025. Also today, Friday Weather Update;  Popular Cruise Director Announces Retire...

Brad Pitt and MSC is the lead story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast August 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. MSC Cruises will be getting its moment as a star on the big screen as it becomes a part of Hollywood legend, appearing alongside Brad Pitt in “F1,” an upcoming Formula 1 racing movie from Apple Original Films. Also today, Brad Pitt and MSC; Thursday Weather Update; Princess...

To celebrate her birthday, which is not today, our top story is Thai Food In Cannes on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 6, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Debby Update; Carnival Sunshine Schedule Still Waiting; Symphony of the Seas Alters Itinerary; Passengers Avoid Jailtime After $100K Theft; Odyssey of the Seas Crew Rescues 77 Migrants; and Lots more, live today at...

Landfall for Hurricane Debby is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 5, 2024, with Chillie Falls. According to the National Hurricane Center, Debby, the fourth named storm of what is expected to be a historic hurricane season, made landfall Monday at 7 a.m. near the coastal town of Steinhatchee with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. Also this morning, Changes...

Sunday Weather Update is a special broadcast of Sunday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 4, 2024 with Chillie Falls. This covers Debby in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane later today and achieve landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, and numerous storms in the Pacific. #sundaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #msccruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chil...

Major Renovations on Encore is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 2, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore will receive extensive updates, including new adult-only areas and expanded dining options scheduled for November 18. Also, a weather update; No Change To Cheers; LA County ADA Suit; Details Revealed For Pearl Cove Beach Club...

Carlotta Likely To Become Hurricane Today is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 1, 2024. Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Carlotta is expected to become a hurricane later today or tonight. Swells generated by Carlotta will affect the coasts of west-central mainland Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula beginning later today. A...

Royal Caribbean Reduces Single Supplement is the lead on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 31, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Royal Caribbean has reduced the single supplement to 150% on all repositioning, Canada, and Panama Canal cruises. Additionally, Diamond + Crown and Anchor Society members will see their single supplement reduced from 150% to 125% on these sailings. Also t...

Carnival To Hire Thousands of Filipinos is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 30, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Carnival Cruise Line has announced expanded partnerships and new scholarships to two Philippine colleges to hire thousands of new Filipino workers over the next few years. Also today, Carnival Partners With League Cup; Virgin Voyages Run Club; Mediterranean...

Guests Left On Dock Sobbing is the lead on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A grandmother and her fifteen-year-old granddaughter were denied boarding due to a paperwork snafu. Also today, Chef Morimoto to Join Majestic Japan Cruise; Carnival Embarkation Day Treat; Update From Disney Treasure; Metabolism Envy; Two Carnival Crew Arrested For Child P...

Chillie Chats With Traveling With Tinkerbell. It is always great fun to welcome another content creator to Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 26, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Carnival Tightens Account Security; Largest Ship In Alaska; Itinerary Changes For Venezia; Shorepower In Sweeden; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #p...

Yukon Slide Blocks Skagway Visitors is the top story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, July 25, 2024, with Chillie Falls. About 130 cruise passengers on a Yukon and White Pass Route railroad tour could not return to their ship in Skagway. A rock slide blocked the train tracks near Lake Bennett. Also this morning, Yukon Slide Blocks Skagway Visitors; LNG Refueling For Two Ships; American...