Daily Bulletin: Delta cuts agent pay | Marriott headed toward tiered commissions?

 

If you would like to View this message as a WebPage, please Click Here

DAILY BULLETIN February 5, 2018 TOP STORIES Delta reduces front-end commissions on international tickets Travel Weekly sister publication the Beat got confirmation of the cuts from multiple agency sources. READ MORE Some see Marriott rate cut as step toward tiered commissions Cornell University professor Chekitan Dev said Marriott might be resurrecting the strategy it employed with its Hotel Excellence training program in 1999. READ MORE Winter Olympics in South Korea has been a tough sell Rhetoric between the U.S. and North Korea has been a hindrance, as is the difficulty of traveling to Pyeongchang. READ MORE Travel Impressions gives agents what they want: more of Europe Agent partners have been asking for alternative options in Europe beyond the big blockbuster destinations such as Paris, London and Rome. READ MORE Australia officials talk growth, opportunities at U.S. summit For the 12 months ending in June 2017, 753,300 Americans visited Australia, a year-over-year increase of 14%. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY A richly romantic stay at Castell Son Claret Now regarded as one of the premier honeymoon destinations, the hotel sits on the site of a 15th-century castle at the foot of the Unesco World Heritage Site-designated Tramuntana mountain range. READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT With Marriott policy, fear of history repeating By Arnie Weissmann The hotel company's meetings moves revive airline commission fears, but cautionary tales abound. 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 Kimpton hotel being built near Disneyland Located about a mile from the theme park, the hotel will feature a number of suites with unobstructed views of Disneyland's fireworks show. READ MORE Pod hotel opens near New York's Times Square Most of the 710-room hotel's standard rooms are 110 square feet, but 45 "Pod Pads" ranging from 600 square feet to 800 square feet may appeal to extended-stay guests. READ MORE Aqua Expeditions cruises setting sail with guest hosts The river cruise line's hosts will include CEO Francesco Galli Zugaro and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau. READ MORE Austin Adventures launches Life is Good Vacations The adventure tour operator has partnered with the Life is Good apparel brand. READ MORE Abercrombie & Kent opens Rwanda office The office in Kigali is taking bookings for gorilla tracking and Rwandan safaris, which have grown in popularity. 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.