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DAILY BULLETIN August 2, 2017 TOP STORIES Royal Caribbean on a roll in Q2 Favorable currency movement and stronger business trends led to exceptionally good results. READ MORE Sabre to let go about 900 employees The company said the initiative will reorganize functions of the business, reduce management and lower costs. READ MORE Guevara named CEO of World Travel & Tourism Council Gloria Guevara, Mexico's former tourism secretary, replaces David Scowsill, who stepped down in June after a six-year tenure as CEO. READ MORE Analyst thinks Delta's blockbuster joint venture will be approved Antitrust regulators will allow Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic to combine two transatlantic joint ventures into one, says Bob Mann of R.W. Mann and Co. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Digging in on Foodie-focused travel In order to capitalize on the culinary-travel trend, knowledge -- and firsthand experience, whenever possible -- is key. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT Apple Leisure Group's Alex Zozaya The company's CEO discusses illegal alcohol issues south of the border. READ MORE Advertisement DISCOVER MEXICO AND WIN A 2-NIGHT STAY! Step into the world of Mexico's prized attractions and remote treasures, stunning natural landscapes and innovative cuisine, outdoor activities and luxurious settings in this all-new, beautifully illustrated interactive guide designed exclusively for travel agents. Then test your knowledge for the chance to win a 2-night stay in Michoacan! START EXPLORING MORE NEWS Silver Airways replacing fleet, seeking merger The regional carrier placed an order for 20 new planes and reached out to Seaborne Airlines in hopes of expanding its Caribbean footprint. READ MORE Carnival extends stay in Mobile The Alabama port will be the Carnival Fantasy's home through December 2018. READ MORE Carnival offers agents September booking incentive To earn 11% commission, agents must make four bookings; 12%, six bookings; 13%, 10 bookings; 14%, 15 bookings; and 15%, 21 bookings. READ MORE Hyatt and Expedia will come to terms Hyatt had threatened to leave Expedia after their previous distribution agreement expired on July 31. READ MORE Contiki names president of U.S. operations Adam Cooper comes to Contiki from student travel agency STA Travel. 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.