MSC Cruises' Global Expansion and 7 Other Tourism Trends This Week

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This week in tourism, cruise lines look ahead to a promising 2018, and Skift reporters look back at 2017. Check out our list of 25 Travel Moments That Mattered from this past year — three travel bans were just the beginning.

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines tourism. For all of our weekend roundups, go here. >>Calling all educators! We're offering an educator rate making it easier than ever for you to attend our upcoming Skift Forum Europe. Apply today: Educators Save on Skift Forum Europe 2018 >>In 2017, politics dominated the headlines, whi

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