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Explora Journeys and Hilton Honors have launched a loyalty partnership that makes Explora the exclusive luxury ocean travel partner for the new Hilton Honors Adventures program. Hilton Honors members can now earn and redeem points on Explora’s ultra-luxury ocean journeys booked through Hilton, with added savings, onboard perks and status recognition at sea. The collaboration links hotel and cruise loyalty, allowing members to treat Explora voyages like eligible Hilton stays while accessing curated itineraries and elevated experiences.

Costa Cruises has launched a Summer Sale offering reduced fares and added-value perks on select 2026–2027 sailings, primarily targeting North American guests. The promotion includes savings of up to $500 per cabin and discounted My Drinks beverage packages on cruises to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Caribbean when booked by August 9.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced 56 new holiday-themed shore excursions and five multi-day pre- and post-cruise land programs for the 2026 Christmas season, focused on immersive cultural experiences across Europe. The offerings highlight Christmas markets, seasonal cuisine, and local traditions, and will be available on select Seven Seas voyages during the festive period.

Malta is rethinking its tourism model, moving away from simple volume growth toward year-round demand, higher-value visitors and better spread of arrivals across the islands. The article says this shift is intended to reduce pressure on infrastructure, the environment and local communities as Malta faces finite capacity limits.

Star Clippers has launched a limited-time promotion offering two free shore excursions per cabin, delivered as a US$200 onboard credit, on select January–March 2028 Caribbean and Central America sailings aboard Royal Clipper, Star Clipper and Star Flyer. The offer also includes a complimentary 3GB Wi-Fi package per cabin and is available to North and Latin American residents on new bookings only, with fares starting around US$2,060–$2,620 per person depending on itinerary. The promotion is not combinable with groups or other offers and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

IBS Software has launched Naviq Technology, a new vertical AI company backed by $500m in committed capital and designed specifically for the global travel industry, with cruise named as a core focus. The venture aims to accelerate AI adoption across travel segments by combining industry-specific data, cloud infrastructure and generative AI to improve commercial performance and customer experience.