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DAILY BULLETIN May 17, 2017 TOP STORIES Expensive feel is secret of Emerald Destiny's success A first call aboard the newest Emerald Waterways river vessel makes it clear that offering cost-conscious cruises doesn't mean cutting corners. READ MORE AAA projects increase in Memorial Day travel An additional 1 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holiday weekend vs. last year, for a total of 39.3 million. READ MORE Analysts: Ride-hailing putting a dent in car rental revenue Avis' and Hertz's sagging revenue and widening losses may be due in part to the growing popularity of services like Uber and Lyft. READ MORE Thrills at every turn aboard Norwegian's China-bound Joy A first look at the Norwegian Joy, the cruise line's first ship built specifically for the Asian market, and the first with its own go-kart track. READ MORE Norwegian has no plans to reduce China service, Del Rio says "I'm glad to see that the others are leaving," Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings chairman Frank Del Rio said. "That leaves us perhaps the last man standing, and that'd be great. I'll take all the demand." READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Roger Block's five steps to success The Travel Leaders Network president on five critical functions that will help agents be successful. READ MORE Advertisement WINNING THE MATCH GAME: PAIR CLIENTS WITH THE RIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE All-inclusive resorts are introducing an ever-expanding range of properties, strategies and amenities for travelers seeking personalized vacation experiences. Increasingly specific traveler needs, coupled with experiential innovation from the all-inclusive market, creates a valuable opportunity for agents to craft custom travel that satisfies clients and drives repeat business. Sponsored by Barceló Hotel Group. Read More IN THE HOT SEAT Scenic's Glen Moroney Travel Weekly's Michelle Baran caught up with the founder and chairman of Emerald Waterways' parent company to talk about the growth and the challenges of the river cruising market. READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Montrose leaves Ensemble for Virtuoso The membership gives agents access to the consortium's preferred supplier network, as well as its suite of marketing tools and access to the Virtuoso Travel Academy. READ MORE Queen Victoria refit adds cabins, lido deck The new staterooms will raise the double-occupancy capacity from 2,021 to 2,081 passengers. READ MORE Celebrity Cruises sponsors 10 agencies for ASTA Premium Membership Premium Membership "provides the top representation, access to time-sensitive information being considered in government and industry and elite access for peer-to-peer networking across the industry." READ MORE Businessman Dionisio D'Aguilar sworn in as Bahama's minister of tourism and aviation The recent general elections in the Bahamas resulted in a victory for the Free National Movement party and the ouster of the Progressive Liberal Party led by former prime minister Perry Christie. READ MORE Oetker Collection enters South America with Brazil property The 141-room Palacio Tangara opened last week in Sao Paulo overlooking the city's Burle Marx Park. READ MORE Ukraine International Airlines introduces no-frills economy fare The fares, for short- and medium-haul routes, are available only for tickets purchased six months in advance. READ MORE Singapore shuts airport terminal after fire; flights delayed Flights were moved to another terminal, resulting in significant delays. Flight operations at the terminal gradually resumed after 10 p.m. local time. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY 'Like' Travel Weekly. Follow @TWtravelnews. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. "Like" Travel Weekly on Facebook and have links to news reports, industry opinions and destination trends delivered to your news feed. For breaking news, follow @TWtravelnews on Twitter. DAILY BULLETIN Editor: Kimberly Scholz Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.