Norwegian Refuses To Refund Taxes and Port Charges is the lead story on today’s Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, January 13, 2025 with Special Guest Nate Vallier, BookAlaska.net. The incident occurred on January 11 when the call on Ponte Delgata was canceled due to weather. M last 5 cruises on Norwegian with canceled port […]
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Talli Osborne says:“Embrace your differences and let them sparkle.”
Written by Talli Osborne for Melange Magazine, January 10, 2025 Canadian, Talli Osborne, is a vivacious spirit with an unrelenting zest for life. With her unapologetic individuality, she confidently turns personal hurdles into platforms of empowerment. With a dynamic career that spans motivational speaking, singing with punk rock bands and acting, Talli’s electric personality shines […]
Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast; January 10, 2025
Miami Bound Ship In Super Bowl Commercial is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast heading to Lisbon. Also today, No Impact On Carnival; Princess Adds Flexibility Due To Fires; Passengers With Legionnaires Disease; Two Cruise Lines Merge; 188 Day Cruise; Air Canada to Operate from JFK Terminal 6; Coast Guard Airlifts Passenger […]
Campus Responds: University of Alberta ditches diversity, equity and inclusion policies
Written by Jonny Wakefield, Edmonton Journal, January 6, 2025 Diversity policies have existed in various forms for decades, becoming contentious most recently in the early 2020s under the DEI moniker The University of Alberta has announced plans to move away from its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, saying it will instead organize similar initiatives […]
Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast; January 8, 2025
Wave From Cruise Ship Overturns Boat is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, January 8, 2025 with Chillie Falls. From the capsized vessel, 2 adults and 1 dog were rescued. Also today, Holland America to Expand Denali; NCLH Appoints Jason Montague As Chief Luxury Officer; Proposed Offer of Senior Notes; Sailing […]
From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David
Written by SHARON ALTSHUL, the Jerusalem Press, January 4, 2025 Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator. Built as a fortress to protect Jerusalem from intruders, the Tower of David Citadel was once a barrier to outsiders. […]