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DAILY BULLETIN July 25, 2018 TOP STORIES J.D. Power study shows hotel guests happier than ever The guest satisfaction rate increased 8 points from last year to 825 on a scale of 1,000. Ritz-Carlton got a 902, the highest score ever. READ MORE Wildfires in Greece are deadliest in decades Fueled by 50 mph winds that frequently changed direction, the fires spread at speeds that surprised many, trapping hundreds on beaches and cutting off escape routes. READ MORE Heart of Yosemite to close as crews battle blaze Yosemite Valley will be closed for at least four days beginning at noon Wednesday, along with a winding, mountainous, 20-mile stretch of California State Route 41. READ MORE American Airlines makes basic economy buyout easier for agents Previously, a bump to economy could only be accomplished via phone. Now, the change can be made online. READ MORE Delta and Air France-KLM put Alitalia venture on ice Alitalia is undergoing restructuring through bankruptcy, and its future ownership structure is uncertain. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS Company crafts Caribbean trips with accessibility in mind "My goal is to make travel not only possible and accessible but also exciting and enjoyable by offering a step-free, curb-free and worry-free vacation," said John Sage, owner of Accessibile Travel Solutions. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT AirHelp's Henrik Zillmer The CEO of the airline claim remuneration app talks about air travelers' rights when flights are delayed, canceled or overbooked. READ MORE Advertisement GROW YOUR BUSINESS AS A HOME-BASED AGENT: DO IT YOURSELF Find out how to make the most of your time as a home-based agent by using the right products and tools to help you achieve your specific goals and simplify your business processes. Discover multiple options for getting your business tasks done… Sponsored by The Mark Travel Corporation (TMTC). Read More MORE NEWS Emerald Waterways launching new Mekong ship The Emerald Harmony will sail the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia as part of cruise and tour packages that will kick off in August 2019. READ MORE Ritz-Carlton being built in NYC's NoMad district Construction on the 500-foot tower is underway, and the 250-room hotel is expected to open in 2021 at Broadway and 28th Street. READ MORE Vard confirms Viking ship order Are they expedition ships? Neither Vard nor Viking has described the new class of vessels. READ MORE Like other airlines, JetBlue reducing capacity due to higher fuel costs CEO Robin Hayes estimated that capacity will be up 5.7% in the fourth quarter, a 2-point drop from earlier JetBlue guidance. READ MORE Curated collection Tablet Hotels now paying agents Independent agents pay a $500 annual fee to access the booking engine and earn 7% commission. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Instagram Follow#TravelWeekly on Instagram for the latest in global travel. Managing editor @twrtobin and destinations editor @emtravelweekly will be curating the best in where, why and how to travel now. 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.