Luxury news: Challenge for Saudi Arabia tourism | Caribbean comeback

 

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October 18, 2018 INSIGHT BY JERI CLAUSING Challenges for Saudi Arabia's tourism play The disappearance of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi could seriously damage Saudi Arabia's attempt to lure more luxury tourists. READ MORE NEWS MSC places order for four luxury vessels The line signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian shipyard Fincantieri worth more than $2 billion for the 1,000-passenger ships, the first of which is scheduled to arrive in 2023. READ MORE Virtuoso seeing a Caribbean comeback for the holidays and beyond Interest is particularly strong in the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Turks & Caicos. READ MORE Luxury at sea, a 2018 trend Travelers are increasingly choosing suites on larger ships and sailings on luxury small-ship lines and river cruise lines, according to AAA Travel. READ MORE Ritz-Carlton floats out first yacht Construction will continue on the interior of the 298-passenger ship for the next year or so. READ MORE Marriott to bring W brand to Sao Paulo, Brazil Set for completion in 2021, the 179-room hotel is located in the city's Vila Olimpia business district. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY River cruises offering more personalized, experiential excursions As a more diverse and increasingly luxury-focused group of travelers turns to river cruising, demand is growing for excursions that go beyond traditional group tours. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Norwegian Cruise Line to sponsor Pitbull performance at CruiseWorld Pitbull, the Grammy Award-winning global superstar and the godfather to the Norwegian Escape, is scheduled to perform Wednesday, Nov. 7, at CruiseWorld. READ MORE LUXURY Editor: Jeri Clausing Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters 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 Luxury newsletter.