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Daily Bulletin: Security review in Las Vegas | NCL incents agents to sell San Juan cruises

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DAILY BULLETIN
October 9, 2017
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Vegas security experts ponder whether attack was preventable

As more information comes out, the security community will study what happened in Las Vegas and address vulnerabilities through training, awareness and perhaps increased security measures.

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NCL paying agents extra
to sell San Juan cruises

The cruise line will pay a $50 bonus commission for each new booking on eight upcoming Norwegian Dawn cruises from San Juan.

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Air service returning to
the Caribbean, but slowly

Still, U.S. carriers expect service reductions and cuts to linger for months to come.

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Caribbean-based ships readjust, but pricing may not change

Carnival Corp. does not expect to use discounting to buck up Caribbean sailings and instead will invest resources in marketing to stimulate general demand.

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INSIGHT BY JERI CLAUSING
Surprising developments
in Saudi Arabia

I was a bit surprised when the Saudi government announced Richard Branson was its first foreign investor in its project that aims to turn 50 Saudi Arabian islands in the Red Sea into luxury tourism destinations.

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FROM THE WINDOW SEAT
At Phocuswright, program, tech and audience evolve
By Arnie Weissmann

Each year, I see more agents at the conference for a glimpse at the best travel innovations.

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Industry assuring travelers that U.S. is a safe place to visit

Following last week's mass shooting in Las Vegas, America's inbound tourism industry was taking stock of what kind of impact gun violence might be starting to have on the country's image and on the number of visitors it can attract.

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Hilton makes push
for Africa growth

The company is investing $50 million to convert hotels to its Hilton, DoubleTree and Curio brands.

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Orient Express brand
returning to hotel sector

AccorHotels has agreed to acquire half of the Orient Express brand from French national rail company SNCF Group.

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San Juan's role as regional hub has lessened over time

Industry experts said that the stunted service out of Puerto Rico's largest airport would not have a major impact on travelers to parts of the Caribbean that were spared during this ferocious hurricane season.

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TW Chats on Twitter this week: Cities we love

Come bask in urban travel; from museums to city parks to food and hotels and more. Our next Chat: Wed., Oct. 11: 3 p.m. Eastern.

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