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DAILY BULLETIN January 29, 2018 TOP STORIES Smaller ships, fewer cabins: Crystal's plans change for new ocean vessels In what is perhaps the biggest decision by CEO Thomas Wolber since he moved to the position from Disney Cruise Line last fall, the luxury line will downsize its next generation of oceangoing ships. READ MORE Marriott's group commissions cut has agents angry and defiant "They will not be the first hotel chain we call. They will be a last resort," said Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel Advisors in Garden Grove, Calif. READ MORE Wynn Resorts shaken by misconduct claims against founder The company is denying multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault by founder Steve Wynn detailed in a Wall Street Journal report that sent shares of the casino company tumbling more than 10% Friday. READ MORE Fourth Carnival ship graded 'unsatisfactory' in sanitary inspection The U.S. Public Health Service graded the Carnival Liberty an 80 in a Jan. 4 inspection. Cruise ships must achieve at least an 86 on a scale of 1 to 100 to be considered satisfactory. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY HOLLY V. KAPHERR Deco Collection captures the essence of Miami Beach The creation of the boutique hotel collection is the culmination of 20 years of acquiring and revitalizing more than a dozen of the city's art deco gems. READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT The Tom Pritzker interview By Arnie Weissmann Hyatt's executive chairman shares his views on all-inclusives, the economic outlook and more. READ MORE Advertisement SELLING GUIDED VACATIONS Guided vacations bring travelers deep into heart of a destination while taking care of all the logistics, providing a win-win for both clients and savvy travel agents. In this first in a series of thought leaderships from The Travel Corporation, discover selling points, customer responses and marketing tips for selling guided vacations that deliver unique experiences, healthy commissions, ease of planning and repeat business. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More MORE NEWS Marriott group commission cuts will not apply to all Four large group-booking firms have a "temporary exemption." READ MORE JetBlue says cabin redesign back on track The start of the A320 retrofit, in which the carrier will add perks but reduce legroom with the installation of 12 more seats, had been delayed but now has begun. READ MORE Niki's founder gets back his airline Former Formula 1 driving champion Niki Lauda won the latest bid for the assets of the shuttered Austrian leisure carrier. READ MORE Bombardier wins trade dispute The Canadian aircraft manufacturer does not have to pay U.S. tariffs on sales of its C Series jets, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled Friday. READ MORE 'Harry Potter,' 'Downton Abbey' cruises developed for Thames The six-night cruises will take place aboard the eight-passenger barge Magna Carta. READ MORE Hotel Ritz Madrid to close for $121 million renovation The 108-year-old property, one of the original European hotels opened under famed hotelier Cesar Ritz, will close Feb. 28 for the refurbishment and will reopen late next year. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Pinterest On Pinterest? Follow Travel Weekly to see our latest pins in destination- and topic-specific boards. We'll be showcasing the most-recent feature stories and on-site reports, as well as slideshows and videos from our reporters. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.