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Travel Weekly - The National Newspaper of the Travel Industry December 28, 2010 Cruise Insight Despite reassurances, some worry fuel fees will return By Johanna Jainchill With oil prices hitting two-year highs last week, several cruise industry watchers wondered if passengers would soon experience the return of fuel surcharges.    Read More   Explore Alaska with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Each 62-guest ship features five Naturalists – plus kayaks, Zodiacs & guest experts. High client satisfaction means effortless repeat bookings & higher commissions. Plus FREE airfare (Seattle/Alaska) in May. Learn More   News *Agents to tackle critical issues at TW trade show* Five exciting “Critical Issues” keynote speeches and panels will anchor Travel Weekly’s LeisureWorld 2011 and Home Based Travel Agent Show and Conference, co-located at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Feb. 15-17.  Read More     Coast Guard reports flaws in Splendor's firefighting system The U.S. Coast Guard issued two safety alerts reporting that certain onboard firefighting systems failed to work on the Carnival Splendor after an engine-room fire disabled the ship during a November cruise.  Read More   NCL chief gets cover blown on ‘Undercover Boss’ Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan becomes the first boss to have his cover blown while working on the front lines for CBS reality TV series "Undercover Boss."    Read More   Carnival Corp. says 17% of sales were direct last year Carnival Corp. Chairman Micky Arison said the company's direct-to-consumer sales last year were 17% of the pie, a lower percentage than what other cruise companies have reported, as Carnival works on improving efficiency with travel agents.    Read More   Carnival Corp.’s net profit totals $2 billion for the year Rising cruise fares and lower costs drove up Carnival Corp.'s fourth-quarter net income almost 29%, to $248 million. For the full year ended Nov. 30, Carnival reported net income of $2 billion, up from $1.8 billion in 2009.    Read More       Early Bird Rates End on Wed, Use Code: CREN and SAVE! Stay at The Aria in the heart of CityCenter for $119 / night for Home Based Agent Show where 1500 agents just like YOU will be for three days. The top agents come from all over the world for learning, networking, prizes, exhibits, sharing, inspiring business ideas and plenty of fun - will you be there? Find out more!   From Official Cruise Guide Most Viewed Cruise Ships Sailing Alaska Check out the most-viewed cruise ships sailing Alaska at the Official Cruise Guide website, the most comprehensive guide to cruises in the industry. The site's most-viewed cruise lines, cruises, destinations and ships can be accessed from the OCG home page. Carnival Spirit, Carnival Cruise Lines Golden Princess, Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess, Princess Cruises Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Cruises Rhapsody of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise Line More OCG Cruise Ships Sailing Alaska… Visit the NEW OfficialCruiseGuide.com Daily Bulletin Caribbean Cruise Europe Travel Deals Fam Trips Hawaii Home Based Las Vegas Luxury News Mexico Hotels Tour Operator Find 110,000 hotels at HotelandTravelIndex.com Caribbean Cruise Europe Hawaii Hotels Las Vegas Mexico Tour Operators Cruise E-Letter Editor: Johanna Jainchill Phone: (201) 902-2065 Email The Editor For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com

 

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