Daily Bulletin: Tourism Australia on the big stage | Strides in airline WiFi

 

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

DAILY BULLETIN February 6, 2018 TOP STORIES Super Bowl ad kicks off major Tourism Australia campaign The country is spending $27 million, its largest marketing expenditure on a single overseas tourism market. READ MORE Expect huge improvements to fast airline WiFi -- slowly If you're tired of sluggish WiFi in the skies, rest assured that the times and technologies are changing rapidly, though actual improvements will probably come more slowly than many passengers might hope. READ MORE Wyndham makes direct-booking discounts permanent The company says its discounts will be deeper than what other hotel companies offer. READ MORE With competition increasing in Cincinnati, Delta adds service The airline said it has increased capacity at its former hub by 12% over the past two years through a combination of adding new markets, increasing frequencies and flying larger aircraft. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Some advice from tour execs Tour operators' advice for travel agents at the New York Times Travel Show touched on transparency, advocacy for clients and specialization. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT ASTA CEO Zane Kerby With Marriott International announcing its commission rate cuts for group bookings, Kerby has been talking with hotel companies and travel agents about the policy's potential ramifications. 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 VIDEO: Rowdy Eagles fans destroy Ritz-Carlton awning One fan began celebrating by doing back flips atop the awning, and later stage-dived off the structure into the crowd below. READ MORE WestJet's budget carrier, Swoop, plans to fly U.S. routes Swoop will launch its initial six routes, all within Canada, from June 20 through July 25. READ MORE Trade group for wellness tourism organized The Wellness Tourism Association is a nonprofit organization designed as a networking group for members. READ MORE Cruise veteran launches sales consulting firm Geraldine Ree, formerly of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, has founded Cruise-Shift. 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.