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CARIBBEAN June 27, 2017 INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS Caribbean update, by the numbers Best line at the Caribbean Tourism Organization's press conference at Caribbean Week in New York: "If you have seen one island, you have seen one island." READ MORE NEWS Sandals reveals more info about LaSource resort in St. Lucia Sandals said winding river pools will surround every room block, and all will offer access to the main pool. READ MORE Palladium rebrands and upgrades adults-only hotels The Royal Suites by Palladium is now TRS Hotels, and Palladium will add amenities to push the properties into a higher price category. READ MORE Cuba cruising intact, but growth will be a struggle Speaking during the company's second-quarter earnings call, Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald said the cruise industry had not entirely escaped a "disruptive" effect from President Trump's revision of trade policy toward Cuba. READ MORE Victory Cruise Lines gets Cuba approval CEO Bruce Nierenberg said that he is in Havana to negotiate port specifics. READ MORE Hamilton Princess renting out Renault electric buggies It's a new transportation option for exploring Bermuda. READ MORE Advertisement BEYOND THE BEACH: SELLING MORE THAN JUST SUN AND SAND The ongoing popularity of beach escapes, paired with the rise in demand for active or experience-based trips, means dramatic changes when it comes to how agents serve their beach-bound clients. Discover how evolving traveler expectations and in-destination offerings affect selling to this new breed of beach vacationers… Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Read More FEATURED STORY Trump's new rules on Cuba travel have industry assessing damage Cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, hotels and travel agents were all affected differently. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Early-bird registration ends Friday for Phocuswright Conference The conference will be held Nov. 7 to 9 at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood in Florida; discounted rates save attendees $700. READ MORE Phoning it in: Travel and the iPhone Jamie Biesiada In the decade since it was first released, the iPhone has caused a sea change in how travel is researched, how connectivity with agents works and what devices are brought on a trip. READ MORE CARIBBEAN Editor: Gay Nagle Myers Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters 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 the TW Caribbean newsletter.