Celebrity Cruises cancels another Galapagos cruise

Celebrity Cruises has canceled another sailing on the 98-passenger Celebrity Xpedition as it tries to get its license to cruise in Galapagos National Park reinstated sooner rather than later.

CRUISE INDUSTRY

Cruise group adopts Passenger Bill of Rights

Major cruise companies have agreed to adopt a “Passenger Bill of Rights,” focusing on mechanical failures and emergencies.

TRAVEL

Summer travel: More crowds — and, for fliers, fees

Experts are forecasting a booming summer, with the threat of furlough-related delays over and gas prices lower than last year.

L.A.’s Redbury Hotel coming to South Beach

Another Los Angeles transplant is coming to South Beach.

CRUISE INDUSTRY

Norwegian Breakaway takes its bow in Manhattan

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the christening of its newest ship with pomp, pageantry — and some high kicks.

CRUISE INDUSTRY

Norwegian Cruise Line sees first-quarter improvement

With an IPO in the rearview mirror and a new ship at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line has high hopes for 2013.

GAY & LESBIAN MARKETPLACE

The Biltmore launches campaign to bring gay weddings to Coral Gables hotel

The Biltmore in Coral Gables has launched a ‘Love is Love’ campaign to bring gay weddings to the historic hotel.

HOTELS

b2 hopes to B the place to 2be

The first of a new brand, b2 hotel, had its grand opening this week in downtown Miami.

HOTELS

March was a standout for South Florida hotels, new numbers show

Hotels throughout South Florida posted some of their best numbers in recent memory.

CRUISE INDUSTRY

Carnival Corp. to pay government for help following Splendor, Triumph fires at sea

Carnival Corp. said in a statement Monday that the company will reimburse the U.S. government for costs related to the aftermath of fires aboard the Triumph and Splendor cruise ships.

CRUISE INDUSTRY

Full of new features, Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas to call New Jersey home

Royal Caribbean International’s next new ship, Quantum of the Seas, will offer bumper cars, simulated skydiving and an ocean view in every cabin.

Brazil

Florida is overwhelming choice of Brazilian visitors

But Brazil’s ambassador to the U.S. says negotiating a visa waiver program between the two countries may take some time.

HOSPITALITY

Upscale hostel creates new scene in Miami Beach

Freehand Miami, the first in a planned chain of branded upscale hostels, is bringing a budget-friendly, welcoming vibe to Miami Beach for guests and locals.

Miami part of TSA test for faster airport screening

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration will start testing faster passenger screening, based on identity, at airports around the country this fall.