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DAILY BULLETIN March 27, 2018 TOP STORIES Turkey sets incentives to lure cruise ships In 2018, the government will pay cruise lines up to $45 per passenger, according to Global Ports Holding, an Istanbul-based ports operator. READ MORE Activist investor pushes for Travelport shake-up Hedge fund Elliott Associates, managed by billionaire Paul Singer, has taken a nearly 12% stake in Travelport. Major changes at the company, including a sale, could result. READ MORE Recruiting young independent contractors a challenge While most host agencies are attracting ICs, those recruits are primarily people who already know about -- or are even already engaged in -- travel retail as a career. READ MORE Expedia Group, a new name for the largest OTA The company, formerly known as Expedia Inc., said the change "better reflects its identity as a leading global technology company." READ MORE Delta enables biometric entry into Sky Clubs To use it, fliers must be members of Clear, the identity-authentication service that expedites passage to TSA security checkpoints. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY HOLLY V. KAPHERR What's new at Florida's top beaches A look at recent and upcoming hotel openings along the beaches that made this year's TripAdvisor Top 10 list. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY A heavenly stay at Prague's historical Augustine Hotel Located in the Mala Strana neighborhood, just under the gaze of Prague Castle, the hotel comprises seven buildings from the 13th-century St. Thomas church and monastery, which underwent a complete renovation before reopening in 2009. 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 MORE NEWS Carnival Paradise has more cabins and new spaces The 20-year-old ship now holds 2,128 passengers, a 3.7% increase. READ MORE Closure of Russian consulate in Seattle frustrates travelers When the facility shutters on April 2, the only Russian consulates in the U.S. will be in New York, Houston and Washington, D.C. READ MORE Company sells California town planned as marijuana resort Could plans to turn a California ghost town into a marijuana mecca be going up in smoke? READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Travel Weekly's beat reporters are on Twitter Follow Travel Weekly's reporters on Twitter for news on cruise, hotels, tours, agent issues and destinations. In addition, Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann tweets travel industry news and insight from @awtravelweekly. READ MORE 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.