Daily Bulletin: Cruise lines grow enrichment programs | ASTA keeping eye on new government   If you would like to View this message as a WebPage, please Click Here [/http://view.northstartravelmail.com/?qs=ac69d1447f53b430a9df13539978e42994147720fb6286c4d30a49dfed1973835503b4b1f4178c250c61ece02cb303cc3a969a9cb1321f0a39547c6ce102919b89507a4685e1a07b04b17e6bea20bde7] [Travel Weekly] DAILY BULLETIN November 8, 2018 http://click.northstartravelmail.com/?qs=9d5ea33d8b5657a4605c5b4f288c0fab5026f9a314899f35fdc745d20be0db53472bc433f2812bb6caccb6f2a6fbb0bea9f16f591af3af9d TOP STORIES [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Forging-fulfillment-Cruise-lines-bolster-enrichment-programs?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] Forging fulfillment: Cruise lines bolster enrichment programs [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Forging-fulfillment-Cruise-lines-bolster-enrichment-programs?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] 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. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Forging-fulfillment-Cruise-lines-bolster-enrichment-programs?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] ASTA official sees little changing for trade as a result of elections [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/ASTA-official-sees-little-changing-trade-result-election-results?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] 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. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/ASTA-official-sees-little-changing-trade-result-election-results?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] AMResorts to make Europe debut with four properties in Spain [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/AMResorts-make-Europe-debut-four-properties-Spain?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] 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. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/AMResorts-make-Europe-debut-four-properties-Spain?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/MSC-Cruises-Bimini-private-island-begins-take-shape?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] MSC Cruises' Bimini private island begins to take shape [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/MSC-Cruises-Bimini-private-island-begins-take-shape?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] 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. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/MSC-Cruises-Bimini-private-island-begins-take-shape?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] http://click.northstartravelmail.com/?qs=9d5ea33d8b5657a4605c5b4f288c0fab5026f9a314899f35fdc745d20be0db53472bc433f2812bb6caccb6f2a6fbb0bea9f16f591af3af9d INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/Words-to-cruise-by?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] Words to cruise by [https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/Words-to-cruise-by?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] You're not likely to miss that quote from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" about life moving fast once you enter Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s new $247 million Terminal A. 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READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Mark-Pestronk/IRS-guidance-means-you-can-still-deduct-50-percent-client-meals?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] http://click.northstartravelmail.com/?qs=9d5ea33d8b5657a4605c5b4f288c0fab5026f9a314899f35fdc745d20be0db53472bc433f2812bb6caccb6f2a6fbb0bea9f16f591af3af9d MORE NEWS Boeing issues bulletin related to Lion Air crash [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Boeing-issues-bulletin-related-Lion-Air-crash?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] The bulletin directs airlines to consult existing flight crew procedures when they experience erroneous inputs from sensors that are suspected in the crash. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Boeing-issues-bulletin-related-Lion-Air-crash?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] Amadeus sees IT and distribution growth slow but revenue numbers still big [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Technology/Amadeus-sees-IT-distribution-growth-slow-revenue-numbers-still-big?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] The GDS saw a 4.6% increase in overall to about $4.22 billion, compared to the same period in 2017. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Technology/Amadeus-sees-IT-distribution-growth-slow-revenue-numbers-still-big?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] Avis Budget Group pricing increased in Q3 [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Car-Rental-News/Avis-Budget-Group-pricing-increased-Q3?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] 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. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Car-Rental-News/Avis-Budget-Group-pricing-increased-Q3?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/American-tweaks-top-loyalty-status-qualification-privileges?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] American tweaks top loyalty status qualification, privileges [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/American-tweaks-top-loyalty-status-qualification-privileges?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] 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. READ MORE [https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/American-tweaks-top-loyalty-status-qualification-privileges?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY [https://www.travelweekly.com/News-at-TW/Carnival-Day-to-kick-off-CruiseWorld-2018?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=promo&eid=gkDmo/e4BkH0F7KCLyHHKc+lUPgfaG37t0TLdSp6gWG7L60XWoWdDi5yFXHNmkq1] CruiseWorld opens in Fort Lauderdale Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld is being held in Fort Lauderdale this week. 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