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CRUISEWORLD BULLETIN November 9, 2018 TOP STORIES RCCL's Liberty highlights port and destination investments Speaking at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld, CFO Jason Liberty said the company is doing more to elevate all aspects of a cruise experience so that they match the improvements made to ships in recent years. READ MORE Del Rio: Free air at NCL a 'continuation' of Free at Sea program The chief of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings also discussed Norwegian Cruise Line's Alaska deployment and enthused about Cuba. READ MORE Musical performances continue with 'Hairspray' Royal Caribbean International treated agents to a condensed version of the musical, which returns to the line this month on Symphony of the Seas sailings. READ MORE The bottom line: Agents deliver for cruise lines While Wall Street analysts largely seem to have ceased questioning whether the travel agent channel is worth investment, cruise line executives said it's irrelevant. READ MORE Cruise execs asked: What traveler isn't a fit? Who shouldn't sail on your cruise line? It's an unusual question that cruise line leaders tackled during the Presidents' Panel. READ MORE CruiseWorld trade show: Old and new friends For beginners, CruiseWorld is a chance to start making connections. For veteran attendees, it's a family reunion of sorts. READ MORE A new feature at CruiseWorld: TW Tech Talks Travel execs were invited to discuss how their brands are investing in technology and how agents can harness that technology. READ MORE Advertisement AUTHENTIC EATS: TAP INTO CULINARY TRAVEL Not everyone is motivated to travel for food-related experiences, but it’s getting close: The World Food Travel Association notes that 93 percent of travelers have taken part in non-dining food activities. Learn how to recommend the right food and beverage experiences to earn clients’ trust, loyalty and ongoing business. Sponsored by the Mexico Tourism Board. Read More FEATURED SLIDESHOW Highlights from the 2018 conference CruiseWorld in photos, from panels to the trade show floor, "Hairspray" and Pitbull. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Complete coverage A collection of articles written by Travel Weekly reporters at this year's conference. READ MORE TRADESHOW 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 Tradeshow Bulletin newsletter.