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Initiated in 2021 after 30,000 residents demanded stricter tourism control, the ban aligns with Amsterdam's "Tourism in balance" policy to manage tourism influx.

Amsterdam bans new hotels to combat overtourismIn 2023, tourists spent more than 20.7 million nights in Amsterdam, prompting the city to take immediate action in response.

A visit to Bora Bora is offered in Oceania’s 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection.

Cruise culinary innovations, suite upgrades, and tropic adventuresExpect new dining experiences onboard NCL, Silversea's suite promotions, and Oceania's tropical voyages.

A pre-landing treat is unwrapped by a SWISS passenger.

In the sweetest news, SWISS keeps chocs onboardNew deal means passengers will not miss out on their sweet treat.

Ibis will enter its 80th country later this year.

50 years young and ibis is still growing strongAccor’s power brand ‘where people start their careers and where people first start to travel’.

Silversea’s Bert Hernandez and departing president, Barbara Muckermann.

Change of crew for SilverseaLong-time Royal Caribbean executive chosen for key role with luxury cruise line.

The cruise industry is required to detect or capture images of people going overboard.

Safety at sea: New technology is on the wayNew standard opens the way to better locate passengers lost at sea.

The Villa Vie Odyssey has been refitted ahead of its continuous world cruise.

Want to spend three-and-a-half years sailing? Here’s your chanceResidential cruise ship will visit 13 of the 14 Wonders of the World, across 147 countries.

Crystal Symphony is teaming up with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Crystal Symphony guests step onboard luxury railMediterranean cruise to be followed by luxury train journey to Paris.

Holland America guests can listen to a curated list of book titles while sailing.

Join the Book Club with Holland America LineHolland America teams up with Audible for a joint book club featuring acclaimed authors from various literary genres.

Korea is gearing up for the 11th Asia Cruise Forum Jeju, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable cruise growth.

What the 4 rising cruise destinations in Asia has to offerSeatrade Cruise Global 2024 highlights the cruise potential and diverse offerings of Korea, the Philippines, Xiamen, and Hong...