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Daily Bulletin: Cruise lines grow enrichment programs | ASTA keeping eye on new government

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DAILY BULLETIN
November 8, 2018
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Forging fulfillment: Cruise lines bolster enrichment programs
Cruise lines, especially those plying the luxury and expedition segments, have developed educational enrichment programs to better cater to guests who expect more from cruising than beaches and mai tais.
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ASTA official sees little changing for trade as a result of elections
The Democratic takeover of the House following Tuesday's midterm elections is not likely to have any immediate ramifications for travel advisers, but ASTA certainly will be keeping a close eye on Washington's new landscape.
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AMResorts to make Europe debut with four properties in Spain
Two resorts will be reflagged under the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand, one as a Dreams Resorts & Spas property and a fourth under the recently launched Amigo Resorts flag.
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MSC Cruises' Bimini private island begins to take shape
Plans call for Ocean Cay to open in a year. The cruise line released an update of its progress in transforming the island, which had previously been used for industrial sand mining.
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LEGAL BRIEFS
IRS 'guidance' means you can still deduct 50% of client meals

Taxpayers may deduct up to half of a business meal if five criteria are met.

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Boeing issues bulletin related to Lion Air crash
The bulletin directs airlines to consult existing flight crew procedures when they experience erroneous inputs from sensors that are suspected in the crash.
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Amadeus sees IT and distribution growth slow but revenue numbers still big
The GDS saw a 4.6% increase in overall to about $4.22 billion, compared to the same period in 2017.
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Avis Budget Group pricing increased in Q3
Revenue grew 1%, to $2.78 billion, in Q3, the same rate as commercial volume. Rental days rose 1% in the Americas and 7% in the rest of the world.
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American tweaks top loyalty status qualification, privileges
Under the new rules, AAdvantage members need 15,000 elite dollars, plus either 120,000 miles or 120 elite qualifying segments, to achieve Executive Platinum status.
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CruiseWorld opens
in Fort Lauderdale

Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld is being held in Fort Lauderdale this week. Check back for news and updates from the event; registration info, show program and other details are here.

TW Chats on Twitter today:
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What's new in onboard activities and amenities, our annual cruise chat in conjunction with our CruiseWorld conference. The chat is Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Eastern.

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Kimberly Scholz
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