Cruise Dispute: A CroisiEurope Rhine River cruise was canceled after mechanical issues, including a late departure, a canceled Heidelberg stop, and a reported hull impact; the traveler says CroisiEurope refunded the fare but they’re still seeking help covering extra nonrefundable costs. Port & Waterfront Boost: Mumbai Port Authority unveiled 63 projects worth ₹5,028 crore to modernize berths, redevelop the waterfront, and expand maritime tourism. Luxury Hospitality in Focus: Melco Resorts & Entertainment is bringing its integrated-resort playbook to Colombo with City of Dreams Sri Lanka, adding to its Macau and other regional luxury footprint. Royal Travel Costs: Prince William’s Saudi Arabia trip topped the royal family’s most expensive journeys at £130,106, with other major state visits following. Family Travel Rules: Ryanair is changing its family seating approach after regulator pressure, with free together seating only after check-in for families who don’t reserve seats in advance. Summer Travel Safety: AAA expects record July 4 travel in Illinois and highlights road-safety risks, urging drivers to plan for congestion and reduce fatality risk. Cruise Growth Watch: Portugal’s cruise sector is surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with Lisbon and Madeira posting strong passenger and economic impact figures. Travel Tech & AI: Research flags gaps in how hotels show up in AI recommendations, with many AI hotel answers containing errors—raising stakes for direct booking visibility.