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DAILY BULLETIN
November 13, 2018
TOP STORIES
Though overhyped, blockchain holds promise in travel
The industry is just beginning to explore the potential. For example, Winding Tree is one of a number of industry players that are mulling how blockchain-based technology will impact airlines.
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Shaquille O'Neal restaurant
to open on Carnival ship
The first Big Chicken at sea will be added to the Carnival Radiance (the current Carnival Victory) in a refurbishment scheduled for 2020.
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Travelers can find tools to weigh safety of foreign airlines
Deadly accidents like last month's Lion Air crash in Indonesia are becoming more rare. Still, the accident is making travelers wary of flying in some countries or on certain foreign airlines.
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American Queen
acquiring Victory Cruises
Victory Cruises is a two-ship line that operates Great Lakes sailings.
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Frontier pilots could be close
to reaching new contract
After two years of talks, the pilots' union said it reached an "agreement in principle" on a deal including improvements to pay, work rules and benefits.
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Theme park industry has
smallest growth in 5 years
A report produced for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions says there has been slowing expansion in the Americas and in Asian markets.
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NEST hires Joe Jiffo
Jiffo, most recently with MSC Cruises, is the agency group's vice president of business development for the U.S.
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Travel + Leisure names
editor in chief
Jacqueline Gifford has been promoted, succeeding Nathan Lump, who left the publication last month.
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Spirit continues
Orlando expansion
The discount carrier will commence flights from Orlando to Denver and the Jamaica destinations of Montego Bay and Kingston in late winter.
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