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DAILY BULLETIN January 3, 2018     TOP STORIES Too many ships? Cruise execs unfazed by capacity concerns With orders for new cruise ships stacking up, Wall Street is worried about whether there might be too many ships for the supply of potential passengers. READ MORE Carnival Triumph graded 'unsatisfactory' after sanitation inspection A CDC report cites backflow prevention devices that were corroded, water dripping from ceilings onto food boxes and dead flies in several food and beverage areas. READ MORE Commercial airlines had just two fatal crashes in 2017 Just one in 16 million flights resulted in a fatal accident, making 2017 the safest year on record. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY DORINE REINSTEIN A new era begins for Zimbabwe Although there was a smattering of apprehension, the tourism industry rejoiced in the news that the country's authoritarian leader had stepped down. READ MORE Advertisement WINNING THE MATCH GAME: PAIR CLIENTS WITH THE RIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE All-inclusive resorts are introducing an ever-expanding range of properties, strategies and amenities for travelers seeking personalized vacation experiences. Increasingly specific traveler needs, coupled with experiential innovation from the all-inclusive market, creates a valuable opportunity for agents to craft custom travel that satisfies clients and drives repeat business. Sponsored by Barceló Hotel Group. Read More FROM THE WINDOW SEAT 10 predictions and a suggestion By Arnie Weissmann The twilight of Facebook, a reckoning for OTAs and continued consolidation are among the 2018 predictions by Ovation Vacations' Jack Ezon. READ MORE MORE NEWS Carly Rae Jepsen to perform at sea on Carnival Splendor The pop singer will appear on the ship's lido deck on Feb. 18 during a Mexican Riviera cruise that sails roundtrip from Long Beach, Calif. READ MORE Dominica resort to reopen in November Secret Bay, hit hard by Hurricane Maria last September, will reopen with six rebuilt villas. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.