A 481-meter tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord, triggered when a mountainside collapsed beside a retreating glacier, shows how warming can quietly prime a tourist spot for disasterA massive mountainside collapse in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord generated a 1,578-foot wave, the second-tallest ever recorded. Scientists attri...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
27 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Cruise ship horror: Icon of the Seas slide breaks, water pours, guest injuredRoyal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas experienced a waterslide accident when a reinforced glass panel shattered mid ride, injuring a passenger...
08 Aug, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Crew member dies after falling overboard from world’s largest cruise shipA crew member on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas died after falling overboard near the Bahamas on Thursday evening. The crew initiated a...
26 Jul, 2025, 01.32 AM IST
Saudi sets sail with first-ever cruise ship regulations to power Red Sea tourismSaudi Arabia has introduced its first regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, aiming to transform the Red Sea into a major tourism...
12 Jul, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
"Maggots, grime, and disease": Shocking CDC report exposes world's dirtiest cruise shipsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its 2024 report detailing the dirtiest cruise ships, highlighting signifi...
21 Oct, 2024, 09.30 PM IST
Best cruise lines to choose if you are planning a vacation this summerExploring the vast sea, taking a complete rest and relaxation along the shorelines and eating fresh fish is always the royal desire of tour...
22 Jun, 2024, 04.05 AM IST
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chiefCruise named Steve Kenner as its chief safety officer, who will oversee Cruise's safety management systems and operations.
13 Feb, 2024, 12.07 PM IST
GM's Cruise robo-taxi CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from companyThe CEO of General Motors' robot-taxi unit Cruise, Kyle Vogt, has resigned from the company a day after apologizing to staff as the company...
20 Nov, 2023, 10.12 AM IST
GM's Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from companyVogt, 38, offered little in the way of explanation, stating simply "I have resigned from my position," according to his email to staff view...
20 Nov, 2023, 09.09 AM IST
US probes GM's Cruise robocars over pedestrian close callsAsked about the videos, Cruise said on Friday the vehicles were tracking all pedestrians in both cases and that it has "made improvements a...
28 Oct, 2023, 10.40 AM IST
California sidelines GM Cruise's driverless cars, cites safety riskCalifornia has ordered General Motors' Cruise unit to remove its driverless cars from state roads, citing the vehicles as a risk to public ...
25 Oct, 2023, 10.55 AM IST
San Francisco drives tech; will it drive away robot taxis?Leaders of the city's transportation agencies, fire department, and planning department oppose the rapid expansion, insisting the vehicles ...
07 Aug, 2023, 03.50 PM IST
Passenger falls overboard from Royal Caribbean operated cruise ship en route to Singapore, search operation underwayA passenger falls overboard from Spectrum of the Seas en route to Singapore. Search and rescue efforts initiated. Royal Caribbean continues...
31 Jul, 2023, 09.16 PM IST
Disney Cruise Line delays test sail plans over 'inconsistent' Covid resultsThe Disney Dream had been scheduled to set sail for the test cruise with 300 employees.
29 Jun, 2021, 08.22 AM IST
- Safety breach can cost tourism dear: Experts
Tourists cruising over Kerala’s serene backwaters, speed-boating in lakes and riding catamarans in rough seas present a pretty picture, but...
30 Sep, 2009, 11.41 PM IST