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Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com provide expert commentary on cruise travel, traveler behavior, vacation planning, accessibility, pricing, and cruise industry trends.
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Trusted by Journalists Covering Travel and Consumer Behavior
Brian Rooney, founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, has been quoted in national business reporting, consumer finance coverage, cruise industry journalism, and travel features. His commentary focuses on practical cruise planning, vacation spending, accessibility, traveler behavior, and the changing cruise market.
Additional publications: Fox News Digital, New York Post, Parade, FinanceBuzz, Senior Planet, MoneyLion, AOL, TravelAge West, BestMoney, Ciao Bambino, MSN, XYZTravels. Explore the coverage and article links below.
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- Vacation spending and budgeting
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- Premium versus value travel
- Family and multigenerational travel
- Traveler reactions to uncertainty
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Featured coverage
National and Industry Recognition
These features represent the strongest examples of GetCruiseInfo.com's growing role as an expert source for travel, business, and consumer reporting.
Fox News Digital
Flight Attendants Reveal 90-Second Hotel Room ‘Autopsy’ That Could Save Your Life
Fox News Digital featured Brian Rooney, a Texas-based travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, in its September 19, 2026 coverage of practical hotel-room safety checks travelers can perform shortly after arrival.
“In an actual emergency, that’s not when you want to be figuring out the floor plan for the first time.”
Rooney's commentary addressed locating emergency exits, verifying unexpected hotel staff with the front desk, using portable door alarms or wedges as an additional layer of protection, and approaching hotel safety with awareness rather than fear.
The Fox News Digital story was subsequently picked up by the New York Post, extending the same Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com expert attribution into a second major national publication.
Read the original Fox News Digital articleRead the New York Post pickup
Forbes Advisor
When To Purchase Travel Insurance Due to Weather
Forbes Advisor quoted Brian Rooney on the importance of understanding the specific policy language before relying on travel insurance for weather-related disruptions. The article identifies him as a travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com.
“The specific policy language matters.”
Rooney explained that concern about severe weather alone generally is not enough to trigger coverage. Travelers typically need an event specifically covered by the policy, such as a qualifying flight cancellation or significant delay, a mandatory evacuation, or accommodations becoming uninhabitable.
Read the Forbes Advisor articleReuters
Resilient Tourists Help U.S. Travel Firms Absorb Middle East Shock
Reuters quoted Brian Rooney while examining earnings from JetBlue, Hilton, and Royal Caribbean and analyzing how travelers continue to prioritize experiences despite broader economic uncertainty.
“These results reinforce that we're still seeing a K-shaped travel economy.”
The reporting was also distributed through licensed Reuters partners, including AOL, CoStar, and Revista Estrategia & Negocios.
Read the Reuters articleCoStar
5 Things to Know
CoStar carried Reuters reporting on resilient travel spending and the performance of JetBlue, Hilton, and Royal Caribbean, preserving the attribution to Brian Rooney, founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, and his analysis of the K-shaped travel economy.
This was a licensed Reuters distribution rather than a separate CoStar interview, extending the original Reuters expert attribution into a major business and commercial real estate news outlet.
Read the CoStar articleSouthern Living
Things You Should Always Do on a Cruise, According to Travel Experts
Southern Living featured Brian Rooney throughout its cruise-planning guide, identifying him as a travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com and including a direct editorial link to the site.
“If there’s a specialty restaurant I really want to try, or a spa treatment my wife and I
have talked about, I book it as soon as I can.”
Rooney's advice appears across multiple sections of the article, including booking must-have reservations early, learning the ship layout, avoiding an overloaded daily schedule, and taking time to get outside and enjoy sailaway.
Read the Southern Living articleTravelPulse
Caribbean Cruise Boom: What Changing Market Dynamics Means for the Industry and Consumers
TravelPulse quoted Brian Rooney extensively in its coverage of expanding Caribbean cruise capacity and the potential effect on cruise pricing, promotions, and competition for travelers. The article identifies him as a cruise-focused travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com and includes a direct editorial link to the site.
“Cruise lines can build bigger ships, but they can't manufacture more passengers.”
Rooney explained that additional Caribbean capacity means more cabins competing for the same vacation dollars, while also noting that pricing pressure is more likely to appear through targeted promotions and competition among similar itineraries than through uniform fare cuts.
Read the TravelPulse articleTravelPulse
The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: How Travel Was Forever Changed
TravelPulse featured Brian Rooney as a travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com in its September 10, 2026 examination of how the September 11 attacks permanently changed aviation security and the broader travel industry. The article includes a direct editorial link to GetCruiseInfo.com and returns to Rooney's commentary throughout the feature.
“In many ways travelers encounter its legacy every time they walk into an airport.”
Rooney discussed how the attacks changed the security equation around commercial aviation, how today's airport procedures grew from the reassessment that followed September 11, and how the industry's approach to risk has shifted toward proactively asking what could happen next. His commentary also extends beyond aviation to cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, and destinations.
Read the TravelPulse 9/11 anniversary featureParade
We Asked 4 Travel Advisors the #1 Flight Habit Travelers Over 50 Should Drop Immediately
Parade featured Brian Rooney, travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, in its September 24, 2026 coverage of flight-planning habits for travelers over 50. The article notes that Rooney is 60 himself and includes a direct editorial link to GetCruiseInfo.com while drawing extensively on his advice about avoiding overly tight connections.
“The goal shouldn't be to find the itinerary with the fewest minutes between flights. It should be to find the itinerary that gives you the best chance of arriving at your destination without unnecessary stress.”
Rooney explained why a 40- or 45-minute connection can create unnecessary risk and generally recommends allowing around 90 minutes or more when possible, with additional breathing room for international travel, large or unfamiliar airports, and flights tied to a cruise departure or another time-sensitive event. The Parade article also appeared on Yahoo Travel and AOL, extending the same expert attribution and travel guidance to additional national audiences.
Read the original Parade articleRead the Yahoo Travel republication
Yahoo
A Cruise Ship Ran Aground on the Danube as Europe’s Rivers Dry Up — Are River Cruises Still Safe?
Yahoo featured Brian Rooney as a travel expert in coverage examining low water levels on European rivers and what changing river conditions can mean for travelers considering a Danube or Rhine river cruise.
“Would you still be happy with this vacation if part of your river cruise became a motorcoach trip?”
The article identifies Brian Rooney as Founder & Travel Advisor at GetCruiseInfo.com and includes a direct editorial link to the site.
Read the Yahoo river-cruise article5 Travel Destinations Where You Can Save Big Bucks If You Visit in the Fall
Yahoo Travel also carried the MoneyLion fall-travel feature quoting Brian Rooney on Quebec City as a value destination. The Yahoo version preserves the expert attribution to Brian Rooney of GetCruiseInfo.com and includes a direct editorial link to the site.
“Autumn foliage makes Quebec City especially attractive and the city offers a distinctly
European atmosphere without requiring an overseas flight for many North American travelers.”
Read the Yahoo Travel article
FinanceBuzz
Travel Agents Share What People Overpay For
FinanceBuzz quoted Brian Rooney for expert guidance on cruise pricing, explaining why booking early generally provides better pricing, stronger promotional offers, and more choice among desirable itineraries and cabin types.
“A lot of travelers think waiting gets them a deal, but with cruises, the opposite is usually true.”
The article identified Brian Rooney as a cruise advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com alongside other travel professionals discussing common vacation expenses where travelers frequently spend more than necessary.
Read the FinanceBuzz articleAOL
14 Vacation Expenses Travel Experts Say Aren’t Worth the Money
AOL featured Brian Rooney, cruise advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, in its September 29, 2026 coverage of vacation expenses travelers may be able to avoid. Rooney's commentary focused on cruise pricing and why waiting for fares to fall can mean losing stronger pricing, promotions, or cabin choices. The article includes a direct editorial link to GetCruiseInfo.com.
“A lot of travelers think waiting gets them a deal, but with cruises, the opposite is usually true.”
Read the AOL article
Senior Planet
Get Down on the High Seas and Get Social
Senior Planet quoted Brian Rooney multiple times in its feature on music-themed cruises. His guidance addressed accessibility, special dietary planning, onboard entertainment, and choosing a themed cruise that matches a traveler's preferred energy.
“Choose wisely. A jazz cruise is going to be more mellow than a rock and roll cruise.”
The article also includes a contextual editorial link to GetCruiseInfo.com's cruise entertainment guide.
Read the Senior Planet articleMoneyLion
Multiple Consumer Travel and Personal Finance Features
Brian Rooney has contributed recurring commentary on vacation budgeting, hidden travel costs, affordable destinations, full-time travel, and consumer travel trends.
TravelAge West
Addressing Misconceptions About Travel to Mexico
TravelAge West featured Brian Rooney as a travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com in its August 19, 2026 coverage of how advisors educate travelers about Mexico. The article links directly to GetCruiseInfo.com and quotes Rooney multiple times on destination-specific safety perceptions, traveler education, and Mexico's continuing value as a vacation destination.
“Education is the key to overcoming misconceptions.”
Rooney explained why travelers should avoid treating all of Mexico as though it has the same safety profile, pointing to the differences between major tourism destinations and areas experiencing higher levels of crime. He also discussed the range of accommodations that helps Mexico remain competitive for value-seeking travelers.
Read the Mexico travel articleRead the earlier Caribbean entry procedures coverage
These placements were not paid features, sponsored articles, or negotiated backlink exchanges. They grew from expert pitches, interviews, editorial relationships, and journalists returning for clear, practical commentary.
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Coverage timeline
How the Recognition Has Grown
2025
November 2025 — GetCruiseInfo.com Launches
GetCruiseInfo.com begins publishing independent cruise guides, comparisons, calculators, and traveler-focused planning resources.
MAY
May 2026 — First Industry Recognition
Travel-industry coverage begins referencing GetCruiseInfo.com as a cruise-planning resource.
JUN
June 2026 — Consumer Media Coverage Expands
Brian Rooney begins appearing as an expert source in consumer finance and travel coverage beyond the cruise trade press.
JUL
July–August 2026 — National Recognition Accelerates
National business, lifestyle, travel, and cruise publications feature Rooney's commentary, with several outlets linking directly to GetCruiseInfo.com and journalists returning for additional insight. On July 29, CoStar carries the Reuters reporting on resilient travel spending, preserving the Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com attribution and extending the original Reuters placement into another major business publication.
SEP
September 2026 — National Expert Coverage Continues
National recognition expands across travel insurance, travel security, and traveler safety. Forbes Advisor features Rooney's guidance on travel insurance and weather disruptions, TravelPulse includes his commentary throughout its September 10 feature on the lasting impact of 9/11 on travel security, and Fox News Digital identifies Rooney as a Texas-based travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com in September 19 coverage of hotel-room safety. That Fox News Digital story is subsequently picked up by the New York Post on September 20, extending the same expert attribution into another major national publication. On September 24, Parade features Rooney extensively in a story about flight-planning habits for travelers over 50, identifying him as a travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, linking directly to the site, and quoting his guidance on avoiding overly tight flight connections. The Parade feature also appears on Yahoo Travel and AOL, extending the story's distribution and the same Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com expert attribution across additional national platforms. On September 29, AOL publishes additional vacation-spending coverage featuring Rooney's cruise-pricing guidance, identifying him as a cruise advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com and linking directly to the site. Bylined cruise-planning work also continues to expand through independent travel publications.
Published work
Published Features & Guest Articles
Bylined articles demonstrate a different kind of editorial trust. Rather than simply quoting Brian Rooney as an expert source, these publications have chosen to publish his complete travel guidance under his own name. Several articles also include contextual editorial links to GetCruiseInfo.com resources, allowing readers to explore related cruise-planning guides in greater depth.
XYZTravels
How to Choose the Right Cruise Line for Your Travel Style
A practical guide to matching a cruise line with the way a traveler actually likes to vacation, including considerations such as budget, onboard atmosphere, dining, entertainment, destinations, and travel party. The article includes a contextual editorial link to GetCruiseInfo.com's Cruise Match Quiz, where travelers can compare their preferences across 11 major cruise lines.
Read the articleXYZTravels
Cruise Line Rules vs Airline Rules: 10 Things First-Time Cruisers Need to Know
A practical explanation of the policy differences that often surprise new cruisers, including documentation, check-in timing, baggage, cancellations, and onboard rules.
Read the articleXYZTravels
Cruise Shore Excursions: Independent vs. Cruise Line Tours — Which Should You Choose?
A practical guide comparing cruise line-sponsored shore excursions with independently booked tours, helping travelers understand the tradeoffs in cost, flexibility, safety, convenience, and peace of mind. The article includes a contextual editorial link to GetCruiseInfo.com's cruise shore excursions guide.
Read the articleXYZTravels
Airport Hotels Before a Cruise: When They're Worth the Money
A guide to deciding when an airport or port-area hotel can reduce travel risk, limit embarkation-day stress, and improve the start of a cruise.
Read the article
Additional recognition
Additional Media Coverage
Beyond the featured coverage above, Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com have also appeared in additional consumer, travel, and syndicated media coverage.
- AOL — September 24, 2026 republication of Parade's flight-planning advice under the headline Over 50? Travel Advisors Say It’s Time to Drop This Flight Habit, extending Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com attribution from the original Parade feature.
- AOL — 14 Vacation Expenses Travel Experts Say Aren’t Worth the Money — September 29, 2026 coverage featuring Brian Rooney's cruise-pricing guidance, identifying him as a cruise advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com and linking directly to the site.
- AOL — Travel Agents Share 14 Things Most People Overpay for on Vacations
- AOL — Full-Time Travel Is Possible — Here's How To Afford It
- BestMoney — Borrowing Money for Summer Travel
- Ciao Bambino — What Kids Learn From Travel That They Can’t Learn in a Classroom — Brian Rooney is quoted as the founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, drawing on his experience traveling with his five children.
- Brand Icon Image — Cruise Experts Reveal the Simple Things Every Passenger Should Do
- XYZTravels — What Items Are Not Allowed on a Cruise and What Should You Avoid Packing?
- CoStar — 5 Things to Know — July 29, 2026 licensed Reuters distribution preserving Brian Rooney and GetCruiseInfo.com attribution in coverage of travel spending and industry earnings.
- Reuters syndication — Licensed distribution through media partners in the United States and internationally.
MSN Citations and Referenced Coverage
MSN has referenced GetCruiseInfo.com resources across cruise cabins, budgeting, themed cruises, shore excursions, first-time cruise planning, and traveler decision-making. Selected examples include:
Expertise
Topics Brian Rooney Covers
Journalists, editors, producers, podcasters, and researchers may contact GetCruiseInfo.com for commentary on the following topics.
Cruise Planning
First-time cruising, embarkation preparation, documents, packing, and practical trip planning.
Cruise Pricing
Fares, fees, packages, value comparisons, promotions, and total vacation cost.
Cruise Lines
Brand positioning, onboard experiences, target travelers, and line-to-line comparisons.
Cruise Entertainment
Shows, themed sailings, music cruises, nightlife, and onboard programming.
Accessibility
Advance planning for wheelchairs, scooters, mobility needs, and special dietary requirements.
Traveler Behavior
Booking decisions, passenger demographics, onboard atmosphere, traveler expectations, and how sailing length and cruise style can influence the experience.
Travel Insurance
Weather-related disruptions, covered events, policy language, trip cancellation, delays, evacuations, and traveler expectations.
Family Cruising
Multigenerational travel, families with children, cabin needs, activities, and budgeting.
Destinations
Caribbean and Mexico travel, ports, private destinations, traveler safety perceptions, seasonal demand, shore excursions, and itinerary planning.
About the source
About Brian Rooney
Brian Rooney is the founder of GetCruiseInfo.com and a travel advisor specializing in cruise travel, destination planning, consumer behavior, pricing trends, traveler safety, and vacation planning. His commentary has appeared in Fox News Digital, the New York Post, Forbes Advisor, Reuters, Southern Living, TravelPulse, Parade, Yahoo, FinanceBuzz, Senior Planet, MoneyLion, AOL, TravelAge West, BestMoney, Ciao Bambino, Brand Icon Image, MSN, and other publications. His original cruise-planning articles have also been published by XYZTravels, where they include contextual references to GetCruiseInfo.com resources.
Through GetCruiseInfo.com, he develops original cruise guides, calculators, ship resources, destination information, and consumer-focused analysis designed to help travelers make informed decisions.
Learn more on the Brian Rooney author page or read more about GetCruiseInfo.com.
Media Contact
Brian Rooney is available for interviews, rapid-response commentary, podcasts, contributed articles, and expert analysis related to cruise travel, traveler behavior, cruise pricing, vacation budgeting, accessibility, destination travel, Mexico travel, hotel safety, traveler safety, traveler safety perceptions, river cruising, travel insurance, weather-related trip disruptions, industry earnings, and cruise trends.