In Travel News for January 25, 2023 we talk about Mexico's award winning beaches, disruptions to the French Ski Season, and Oceania goes big on the Asia - Pacific region.
Strikes to Affect the Upcoming French Ski Season
French ski resort workers' unions are planning an "unlimited" Strike action starting January 31st. This could cause disruptions for skiers during the February holiday season, which is one of the busiest times for the industry in France. The holiday season runs from February 4th to March 4th and hundreds of thousands of people typically hit the slopes during this time. The strike notice issued is open-ended and indefinite, starting from January 31st. However, it's not certain that the strike action will continue after January 31st. As of right now the ski lifts are expected to operate normally on February 1st. That being said anyone planning a French ski trip should expect rolling stoppages throughout February.
Oceania Expands Capacity for Asia - Pacific Cruises
Oceania Cruises is sending its recently refurbished Oceania Riviera to Asia for the 2023-24 sailing season, nearly doubling its seasonal availability in the Asia-Pacific region with 121 itineraries. The decision to assign the 1,238-guest Riviera to Asia comes amid "unprecedented" demand for the upcoming season. The ship will sail through Arabia, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines on 10- to 82-day voyages. The itineraries will include opportunities to see the Great Wall of China, Bangkok's Grand Palace, Ha Long Bay, and Kyoto temples and gardens, and many more. While the Riviera sails in Asia, the Oceania will expand the reach of the Regatta and the Nautica to offer more sailings in the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia and French Polynesia.
Cancun Invests Heavily in Clean Beaches
Officials in Cancun, Mexico are investing heavily in keeping the popular Mexican travel destination's award-winning beaches clean for travelers in 2023. The local government has announced plans to implement strategies to limit plastic and glass waste and collect sea weed on the Mexican Caribbean beaches. 180 full-time workers will be employed to maintain the beauty of the beaches during the high season, allowing the destination's beaches to maintain their Blue Flag status. Personnel will also be hired to patrol the area's beaches, warn visitors to throw away their trash, and provide education on the importance of keeping the region clean for the environment and tourism success.