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DAILY BULLETIN November 8, 2017 TOP STORIES Tech startups vie for the prize at Phocuswright Conference Competitors had six minutes to give a presentation on their company, and another 3.5 minutes to answer questions from the Dragons Panel, a group of judges. READ MORE Hurricanes cost Royal Caribbean $55M, but Q3 profit still rises Strong close-in demand for July and August cruises plus higher onboard spending helped offset September's canceled cruises and bookings drop. READ MORE Lindblad orders expedition ship with inverted bow The vessel, due in 2020, will have a very high ice class, allowing for access deep into polar regions. READ MORE OTA belt-tightening hurts TripAdvisor Third-quarter revenue rose less than analysts expected because hotels and OTAs reduced marketing spending at the travel-review site. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST Hurricane damage may lead to surge in cruise demand With so many Caribbean resorts closed this winter, this year's destructive hurricane season could mean a boon for cruise sellers. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT KSL Capital's David Perry The company's president discussed the state of the ski industry and how his firm will take on Vail Resorts. READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Pleasant Holidays returning to Asia After a nearly decade-long hiatus, the packager is selling Asia product for 2018, with an emphasis on Japan. READ MORE Wow Air will fly to New York The budget carrier will launch daily summer service between its hub in Reykjavik and JFK on April 26, competing with Icelandair on the route. READ MORE Priceline to spend more on Booking.com ads The company said fourth-quarter earnings would lag analysts' estimates, as it spends more on advertising and expands its vacation-rentals business. READ MORE Bahamas offers agents more incentives Agents who have completed the specialist training course will receive $25 when booking two or more nights at qualifying venues. READ MORE A redesigned Cove at Atlantis accentuates Bahamian culture The resort features refurbished beach cabanas and an outpost of Sip Sip, a landmark Harbour Island restaurant. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Pinterest On Pinterest? Follow Travel Weekly to see our latest pins in destination- and topic-specific boards. We'll be showcasing the most-recent feature stories and on-site reports, as well as slideshows and videos from our reporters. 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, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.