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DAILY BULLETIN August 2, 2018 TOP STORIES Tourism takeover: Chinese travelers changing the industry With a rising population of wealthy travelers eager to see the world and a government that uses tourism as another arrow in its diplomatic quiver, China is poised to dominate the industry. READ MORE Hyatt uplifts loyalty program with Small Luxury Hotels partnership The companies hope to merge their loyalty programs by the end of the year. READ MORE DOT making airline on-time stats more thorough In August, the report will for the first time aggregate the numbers of mainline carriers with those of their regional partners. READ MORE RCCL embarks on Silversea revitalization project A new champagne and caviar service will be implemented, and upgrades of ships will be more comprehensive than originally planned. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST With long waits for newbuilds, current ships get new cabins Slots at shipyards already being booked into 2027, cruise lines are quietly adding capacity to their existing fleets during ship renovations. READ MORE Advertisement LEGAL BRIEFS Join a consortium or franchise to do business abroad The quick way to start doing business overseas is to forge a networking arrangement with foreign members. READ MORE Advertisement UPSELLING AND CROSS-SELLING: TURN A ONE-TIME SALE INTO A LIFETIME Qualifying clients well will get you the sale. But it's strategic upselling and cross-selling that can turn a one-time sale into a lifetime client. Find out how to use your expertise as a travel agent to create the best possible experience for your clients and continually grow your business… Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More MORE NEWS Hyatt's Q2 robust, except for home-sharing investment The company reported a $22 million impairment charge against Oasis, a home-sharing business in which Hyatt made a minority investment last summer. READ MORE Initial itineraries revealed for Crystal's first yacht The first voyage of the Crystal Endeavor will be a 17-day exploration of the Russian Far East, departing Tokyo on Aug. 10, 2020. READ MORE Accor continues U.S. expansion with 21c acquisition AccorHotels has agreed to pay $51 million for an 85% stake in the eight-hotel boutique brand. READ MORE Mandarin Oriental taking over Lake Como resort The CastaDiva Resort & Spa will be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Lake Como in spring 2019 following a refurbishment. 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.