Daily Bulletin: Ritz-Carlton yachts are coming | Cuba cruising, still a long way to go

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DAILY BULLETIN June 23, 2017 TOP STORIES Ritz-Carlton gets into the cruise business The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will launch in 2019 in what the brand calls the first cruise operation by a luxury hotel operator. 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 Stake or no stake, AA vows to continue stand against Qatar Airways Qatar said Thursday that it seeks to own a piece of American Airlines, but American CEO Doug Parker said the airline won't give up its long-running fight against the Gulf carriers no matter what. READ MORE Hotels make hard sell for soft brands The major hotel companies are racing to grow their boutique offerings while offering independent properties the opportunity to connect with a large reservations system. Does this model have legs? READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED BLOG Dispatch, Mexico: Saying yes to unfamiliar foods Arnie Weissmann writes: "Even the Mexican chefs from areas outside Yucatan sampled items they had never seen before." READ MORE Advertisement SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: TARGETING THE MULTIGEN MARKET WITH ALL-INCLUSIVES How do you book a vacation for a group of all ages and please every traveler? Find out how the modern all-inclusive resort market caters to the varied needs of multigen groups, helping you win loyal clients and valuable repeat business. Sponsored by IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts. Read More LEGAL BRIEFS GDSs' market share clauses vary but are difficult to regulate Q: Would booking direct or through NDC violate a GDS contract? READ MORE MORE NEWS United CEO Munoz well-regarded by employees He was grilled in the press and on social media for his initial response to a passenger getting dragged off an overbooked flight, but Oscar Munoz's employees are squarely in his corner, a Glassdoor survey shows. READ MORE Machu Picchu addresses overcrowding with new rules There will be two daily visiting periods and a tour guide requirement for visiting the site, effective July 1. 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 Strong economy to boost Independence Day travel AAA forecasts that the holiday, June 30 to July 4, will be the most traveled yet, with 44.2 million Americans journeying at least 50 miles from home. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Instagram Want to find out what the editors at #TravelWeekly are up to these days? Managing editor @twrtobin and destinations editor @emtravelweekly will be curating the best in where, why and how to travel now at @twtravelnews. 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.