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DAILY BULLETIN September 13, 2018 TOP STORIES Florence's new projected path puts Myrtle Beach in peril Airlines are starting to cancel more flights as Hurricane Florence approaches the Southeast coast. READ MORE Federal tourism office says visitor stats have been straightened out Revised figures show almost 77 million international visitors arrived in the U.S. last year, reversing what had been reported as 3.1% downturn to an increase of 0.7%. READ MORE Hotels springing up in New Zealand to close room shortage In Auckland alone, roughly 2,500 new rooms are slated to come on line in the next five years. READ MORE Primera Air adding more U.S. cities The long-haul, ultralow-cost carrier will begin flying to the U.S from Madrid, Frankfurt and Berlin next summer. READ MORE INSIGHT BY JOHANNA JAINCHILL Maria and Irma, a year later: Agents educate clients on region's realities Many travel agents say their clients are excited to return to the Caribbean this year. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY Future Leaders in Travel Retreat geared toward next generation of travel pros The inaugural Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, a three-day event produced by Travel Weekly sister publication TravelAge West and parent Northstar Travel Group, brought together the next generation of travel industry leaders. READ MORE Advertisement HOW TO ROCK YOUR DAY: INSIDER TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR From starting the day right to delegating effectively to making the most of supplier tools, check out these insider tips for managing your time better to achieve more, focus on what counts most and increase profits. Part 3 of a 3-part "Travel Agents Rock" series. Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line.  Read More MORE NEWS Oceania, Regent the latest lines to charge for mailing checks The two lines have contracted with a third party to pay commissions, and getting paid by paper check now costs agents $4 per check. READ MORE Rules align for agents selling travel insurance Forty-six of 50 states have now adopted regulations that enable travel agents to sell policies under an umbrella license held by the travel insurance companies. READ MORE TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a 'landmark ruling' The owner of a fraudulent reviews business has been sentenced to prison and fined in what TripAdvisor considers a milestone for the internet. READ MORE MTravel barnstorming for independent contractors The host agency has launched a series of in-person recruiting events across the country. READ MORE LEGAL BRIEFS Selling travel insurance opens agencies to clients' criticism Travel agencies should try to insulate themselves from trip insurance disputes. 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.