Windstar Adds Northern Europe, Japan Mystery Cruises for 2027

The article argues that travel’s huge AI spending will not deliver full value without a **neutral, shared infrastructure layer** that can carry trusted traveler data across suppliers and platforms. It says fragmented, siloed data is still the industry’s biggest obstacle, because AI agents depend on accurate, permissioned information to avoid costly booking errors and poor customer experiences.

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Alaska program, confirming that MSC Poesia will return to Seattle for a third consecutive season of seven-night cruises. The 2028 deployment will run from April 24 to September 18, with weekly itineraries focused on Alaska’s natural landscapes, glaciers and wildlife. The announcement builds on MSC’s inaugural Alaska season from Seattle in 2026 and a second season already on sale for 2027.

Seabourn’s expedition ship Seabourn Venture recently delivered around 500 kilograms of fresh fruits and vegetables to residents of Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s most remote communities in East Greenland, which typically receives supply ships only twice a year. Working with a local coordinator, the line prioritized elders, children, and families for the distribution and complemented the visit with ship tours, refreshments, and Zodiac rides for local children, emphasizing cultural exchange and community engagement.