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CRUISE October 17, 2017     INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST An argument for cruising from hurricane-affected ports There's a distinction to be drawn, Adam Goldstein said, between the experience of residents in a port like San Juan and that of tourists who might be arriving to board a cruise. READ MORE NEWS We're open: Trade organization promotes Caribbean cruising The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has created a website to emphasize that the bulk of the region's cruise destinations have not been affected by hurricanes this year. READ MORE With strong Wave season, agents can boost 2018 Carnival commissions Agents who make 20 deposited bookings in the first quarter will earn 11% commission on all new 2018 bookings made after March 31.  Agents who make at least 125 bookings in the first quarter will increase their commission rate to 15%. READ MORE China to unveil strategy for cruise port development A national plan to establish "cruise tourism towns" in support of China's fledgling cruise industry will be released next month. READ MORE Carnival busy rebooking thousands scheduled to sail on the Fascination The San Juan-based ship had 31,000 guests booked during the period that Carnival has agreed to charter the ship to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. READ MORE Symphony of the Seas will have tricked-out family suite The Ultimate Family Suite will sleep eight and feature a tubular slide connecting the loft and main floor. READ MORE Guy Fieri barbecue joint to be specialty restaurant on Carnival Horizon Pricing at Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse/Brewhouse will be a la carte at dinner. READ MORE     Advertisement     Advertisement FEATURED STORY Undersea experiences reaching new depths More cruise lines than ever are making it easy for passengers not only to speed over the water in their ships but to experience the underwater environment that those ships are passing through. READ MORE     Advertisement MAKING THE CONNECTION: MAXIMIZE TECH TOOLS FOR LEAD GENERATION Mastering the ins and outs of online lead-generation tools and strategic social media platforms are key to attracting the best leads—and turning those leads into sales. Discover how to maximize tech tools with appealing profiles, tactical specialization, effective lead responses, engaging social media posts and more. Sponsored by Travel Leaders Network. Read More MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Discounted rates available for CruiseWorld The conference will gather more than 1,000 members of the travel industry to talk about trends for 2018 and beyond, in Fort Lauderdale Nov. 15 to 17. READ MORE CRUISE Editor: Tom Stieghorst 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 TW Cruise newsletter.