Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended operations in Cambodia, leaving residents facing urgent questions about accommodation and what happens next. Join Chillie Falls for Travel and Cruise Industry News for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We cover the company’s public restructuring statement, firsthand resident accounts, and the distinction between an uncertain suspension and a confirmed permanent shutdown. Also today: Carnival’s Australia farewell voyages for 2028, Royal Caribbean Group’s results, a Mein Schiff 3 follow-up, Carnival’s FunPacks deadline, and a national parks planning reminder. FEATURE: Chillie Falls and John Reitmeier welcome travel journalist Terri Guthrie for their full 48-minute conversation, centered on her experience aboard Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service from New Orleans to Mobile. Terri: https://www.travelwithterri.com/ The Luxe Explorer: https://www.travelwithterri.com/magazine FREE Travel Tracker: https://accessadventure.net/tracker Subscribe for cruise news, accessible travel, destination guides, and interviews.
Good morning, everybody! I’m Chillie Falls, and welcome to Travel and Cruise Industry News for Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Our lead today is the story we flagged yesterday: Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended operations in Cambodia, and residents have been ordered off the ship. We now have the company’s public response as well as firsthand accounts of what residents are facing.
We also have newly announced Carnival voyages, Royal Caribbean’s latest business results, and a quick roundup.
Then John Reitmeier and I sit down with travel writer Terri Guthrie for our full 48-minute conversation about travel and Amtrak’s Mardi Gras journey from New Orleans to Mobile. It was a wonderful interview, and I’m delighted to share it with you.
So settle in, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get started!