Daily Bulletin: Another new brand for IHG | Fares continue to fall

 

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DAILY BULLETIN June 13, 2018 TOP STORIES IHG introduces Voco, a new upscale brand Inspired by the Latin word vocare, meaning to invite or to come together, Voco will "combine the informality and charm of an individual hotel, with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand," IHG said. READ MORE Despite big fuel price increase, airfares fell again in May Fares dropped 1.9% from the prior month and 6.6% from last May, according to the Consumer Price Index. READ MORE Family suite's bathroom on Spectrum of the Seas to hang over ship's side The 2,809-square-foot suite will have three bedrooms, including a master with a bathroom that extends over the side of the ship. READ MORE World Cup boosts Russia travel by 50% Even though the U.S. did not qualify for the soccer tournament this year, it is the second-biggest source for ticket sales after host country Russia. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS Working together to promote the Caribbean The details of the long-talked-about regional marketing plan were unveiled at Caribbean Week, and another milestone partnership was announced. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT Visit Florida's Ken Lawson The DMO's CEO looks at what's been accomplished in his first year on the job and how the organization is helping agents to sell more. READ MORE Advertisement BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: COMBINE FITS AND GUIDED TOURS FOR If you're not combining FITs and guided or escorted tours into comprehensive vacations for your clients, you may be missing out on valuable opportunities to boost your business. Discover the benefits of pairing these two travel styles, plus tips for selling combined vacations. Sponsored by TravelBound. Read More MORE NEWS Travel Leaders managing program for American Express Gold Card The travel program, Travel Collection, was announced during Travel Leaders Network's EDGE conference in Las Vegas. READ MORE Luxury French food company entering hotel business Following in the footsteps of brands like Bulgari, Audmars and Piguet, food purveyor Fauchon is opening its first hotel in Paris on Sept. 1. READ MORE Royal Caribbean adds cabin customizer to agent booking tool When accessing Espresso to make a reservation, travel professionals will see a Stateroom Planner widget. READ MORE Holland America Line upgrades website Cruise itineraries can now be viewed through an interactive map, which lets users click on in-depth features for a particular port and see where it fits in the overall itinerary. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY TW Chats on Twitter today: Summer travel Grab your flip-flops and paperback novel: We're tweeting booking trends, top destinations and more. The chat is June 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern. 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.