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The MSC Cruises Grande Prémio de Portugal takes place June 18–20 at Portimão, followed by the MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix July 23–25 at legendary Spa-Francorchamps. Formula 1 then returns to Türkiye October 1–3 for the MSC Cruises Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park. The three title sponsorships mark the second consecutive year MSC Cruises has sponsored three Formula 1 races. The company's glob...

In today's episode of the Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, Sep 2, 2026 , Chillie and John chat with Mariah Martinez, Equity and Engagement Program Manager, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, Michigan . This facility is the first zoo in Michigan to achieve such a cretification and takes the whole of accessibility to a different level. #potterparkzoo #lansingmichigan #mariahmartinez #travelandcruiseindust...

John and Chillie Explore Aunt Bee's Room is the title for today's Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, August 30, 2026 with Special Guest Mikel Snow , owner of Aunt Bee's Room at the Mayberry Motor Inn. Enjoy some information about Andy Griffith, Opie, Barney and other, plus, of course, Aunt Bee. #JohnandChillieExploreAuntBee'sRoom #auntbeesroom #mikelsnow #travelandcruiseindustrypodcast #chilliefa...

John Remembers Dolly is the title of Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast , August 26, 2026. This unscheduled episode is also a test to correct tecnical issues fro yesterday's show. #johnremembersdolly #dollyparton #travelandcruiseindustrypodcast #chilliefalls #johnreitmeier #podcast #travel #cruise #accessibletravel #cruisenews #travelnews Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Dai...

Today's episode of the Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast features the release of Sakura Blue Sushi Food Review by our host Chillie Falls. He visited there on Friday, August 21, 2026 with a group of residents from Story Point Senior Living Community, Louisville, Kentucky. #sakurabluesushibar #sakurablue #mondaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcast #travelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travel...

Chasing the Elusive Walleye at Lake of the Woods in Minnesota, Manitoba, and Ontario is the latest episode of the Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast , hosted by Chillie Falls and John Reitmeyer on July 22, 2026 . Information and anecdotes on both summer and winter walleye fishing are included. #walleye #lakeofthewoods #travelandcruiseindustrypodcast #chilliescruises Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Historic European Heat Wave of June 2026 is today's featured story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 24, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Algae Crisis: Why the Water Turned Green, Why the Coating Is Peeling, and How Scientists Could Fix It; 16 Banned From Cruises; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #wednesdaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcast #tra...

Utopia of the Seas Review, Complete Ship Tour and Wheelchair Accessibility Guide is the featured story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 22, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Jailed For 4 Years; Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over American Airlines Uniforms; Cruise To Nowhere for Splendor; Fog Halts Tender Operation; Two Carnival Cruise Ship Passengers Arrested for Child Sexual Exploi...

Wheelchair Accessible Rapid City & Mount Rushmore Travel Guide is today's featured story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 12, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning , Five American Cruise Passengers Arrested After Nassau Port Brawl; Teen Attacked In Genoa; Man Sentenced For Biting; Legend of the Seas Delivered; Seward Terminal Opens; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #fridaytr...

British Airways Wheelchair Traveler Denied Boarding is today's featured story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 17, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Carnival Cruise Passenger Jumps Into Water at Cozumel Pier; Guest Arrested After Secretly Photographing Female Passenger; First Cruise Port Under Tropical Storm Watch; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #wednesdaytravelandcruisei...

Wheelchair Accessible Lima Peru Travel Guide is today's featured story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 15, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Fight Breaks Out at Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club; Did Carnival Legend Get Stuck On a Sandbar?; Keel Laid For Next Mega-Ship; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #mondaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcast #travelandcruiseindustrynews #podca...

SpaceX’s Historic IPO: Should Cruise Travelers and Everyday Investors Buy In? is the featured story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 10, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Cuba Rocked by Strongest Earthquake in More Than a Century; Panorama Power Outage: Cruise Ship Visitors Targeted in Genoa; Another Crew Member Deported; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #wednesdaytraveland...

A New Era of Accessible Mega-Ship Cruising is the featured story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 8, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Explore MSC World America with this detailed review and ship tour, featuring dining, entertainment, cabins, accessibility, wheelchair-friendly features, and tips for cruising on MSC Cruises' newest flagship. Also today, 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits The Ph...

Set Jetting Around The World is the featured story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 5, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Israeli Cruise Ship Sparks Protests; Santorini Cruise Passenger Arrival Rules; Crew From Royal Caribbean: and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcast #travelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #tra...

Carnival’s Beloved Private Island Gets Its Biggest Upgrade Yet is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 3, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Discover everything you need to know about Half Moon Cay’s 2026 expansion, including new accessibility features, the new cruise pier, upgraded beaches, dining venues, transportation improvements, and what cruise guests can expect. #wedne...

Norwegian Epic Review & Accessibility Guide is the topic of today's Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, June 1, 2026 with Chillie Falls and Special Guest, John Reitmeier. The Norwegian Epic remains one of the most recognizable ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Originally launched in 2010 and extensively refurbished in 2025, the vessel carries approximately 4,070 guests and 1,724 crew membe...

Cruise Tour Bus Collides With Concrete Mixer is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, May 29, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Disney World Unveils Massive Summer 2026 Lineup; Disney Treasure’s AquaMouse Waterslide Closed for Repairs; MSC Cruises Raises Service Charges; Royal Caribbean Shortens Another Allure of the Seas Cruise; Glass Panel Suddenly Shatters; Data Breach...

Juneau’s Tram Extends Closure Indefinitely is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, May 25, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Carnival Cruise Line Sued Over Allegedly Dangerous Hot Pool Deck; Allure of the Seas Bumped For Charter; Carnival Glory Adds Non-Smoking Casino; Crew Member Accuses Former Partner of Sexual Assault; Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donatio...

Chillie Chats With Nate Vallier About MSC Poesia is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast , May 22, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Supreme Court Revives $440 Million Cuba Lawsuit Against Major Cruise Lines; Tram Refunds; Carnival Opens New Mangrove Bay Pool Area; Virgin Voyages Launches First Alaska Cruise Season; Norwegian Gem Drops Slovenia Port Calls; Mexico Rejects...

Ceiling Panels Collapse on Norwegian Luna is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, May 18, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Federal Judge Strikes Down Most of Bar Harbor’s Cruise Passenger Cap; Ovation Switches Homeport; Mardi Gras To The Rescue; Radiance of the Seas Loses Power; Enchanted Princess Waterfall; Australia Increases Exit Tax; WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in C...

Stuck Anchor Leaves Carnival Dream Stranded i today's lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, May 15, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Royal Caribbean Cancels More Spectrum of the Seas Sailing; Ambition Will Remain In Bordeaux; Airfare Prices Skyrocket; Viking Founder Steps Down; Carnival Liberty Guest Dies; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcas...

Missing Holland America Passenger Found Safe is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, December 1, 2025 with Chillie Falls. Also on today's agenda, HAL's Macy Float; Man Overboard Not Guest; Canary Islands Overboard From Marella; Ovation Sails To Nowhere; Bids Due on Exploris One; Sky Princess Begins Homeport in Port Canaveral; MSC Grandiosa Hosts Miss Blumare 2025; Cruise Sh...

Dubai Unveils World’s First AI-Powered Smart Bus Station is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, May 13, 2026 with Chilie Falls. Also today, Dawn Tackles Sanitation Concerns; Two Women Face Federal Charges After Fight; False Gas Leak Alert Disrupts Southampton Cruise Port; First Responder Discounts; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. CLICK for video feed #wednesdaytravelan...

Woman Dies After Scooter Plunges From Pier is today's lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, May 11, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Suspected Hantavirus; Jade Returns With No Laundry; Vision of the Seas Schedule Change; Carnival Maintainance; Record Breaking Order ;  and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. CLICK HERE for video #mondaytravelandcru...

Georgia Residents Monitored After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise industry Podcast, May 8, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Spain to Receive MV Hondius; Woman Surrenders After Allegedly Punching Teen; MSC Seascape Sees Strong Demand From Galveston; Norwegian Banking on Great Stirrup Cay Water Park to Boost Caribbean Cruise Demand ; and lots more LIVE at...