Daily Bulletin: Less gusto for China cruising | Russia travel doing well

 

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DAILY BULLETIN July 23, 2018 TOP STORIES Fiscal realities now tempering cruise lines' China infatuation Wall Street has long questioned whether the international cruise industry's romance with China is the beginning of a lifelong affair or just one of those things. While it is still too soon to call, that relationship in recent months has shown signs of cooling. READ MORE Russia generating much interest and increased U.S. bookings As President Donald Trump faced a backlash last week over his handling of Russian president Vladimir Putin at the Helsinki summit, Russia specialists reported that the current, not always flattering spotlight on U.S.-Russia relations has not hindered U.S. travelers' desire to visit the country. READ MORE Virgin Voyages ship to be called Scarlet Lady The cruise line will form a "Scarlet Squad" program to recruit, support and mentor female shipboard personnel. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY In Chengdu, contemporary chic from Swire Hotels  The Temple House is a 100-room hotel that blends the authenticity of a Qing dynasty temple with a distinctly contemporary vibe. READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE HOT SEAT Travel industry cosmology By Arnie Weissmann The travel industry can enhance appreciation of the world. But it also creates worlds. 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 JetBlue cutting jobs in support centers The reductions will be a combination of voluntary buyouts, elimination of open positions and involuntary departures. READ MORE Windstar offers luggage delivery through Luggage Forward Guests can send their luggage from their doorstep directly to their ship's accommodation and home from the ship. READ MORE Cruise.com adds Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sailings The line said Cruise.com is the first OTA to sell its product. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Fresh faces, new voices at 2018 Phocuswright Conference Influential executives will fill Center Stage slots at the conference, to be held Nov. 13 to 15 in Los Angeles. 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.