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DAILY BULLETIN
April 12, 2024
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Viking intends to increase direct bookings, but says it remains committed to travel agencies
In its IPO registration form, Viking said that it expects direct bookings to grow, but it also said that travel advisors are important to the brand.
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Are soaring hotel rates costing Hawaii? Vacation packagers discuss
Suppliers at the Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum questioned whether rates were causing customers to choose competing destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Universal Orlando reveals look of Stella Nova and Terra Nova hotels
Each hotel will have 750 double-queen rooms and galaxy-inspired design elements, including guestrooms with spaceship-style windows.
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Windstar will expand its fleet with two 226-passenger ships
Windstar will take delivery of the Star Seeker and Star Explorer in December 2025 and December 2026, respectively.
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Company launches luxury jet service for dogs
Bark, a company known for selling monthly goodie bags for dogs, will pamper pups and their owners with a transcontinental service that costs $6,000 one way.
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Qantas gives customers access to 20 million more reward seats
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