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DAILY BULLETIN April 27, 2017 TOP STORIES Tourism on tap: Beer-related travel The growing popularity of craft brewing has created more interest in beer-related travel. Destinations, suppliers and breweries are developing products to satisfy a new market for 'beercations.' READ MORE United ends involuntary removals, reduces overbookings The changes are among the eight that the airline announced as it completed its review of the April 9 removal of passenger David Dao from United Express flight 3411 between Chicago O'Hare and Louisville. READ MORE Cruise lines lower Med capacity based on terrorism fallout Fewer and smaller cruise ships being deployed in the Mediterranean this year by major cruise lines will hurt ports throughout the region, according to a recent projection of 2017 cruise passenger totals. READ MORE Compass service gives Andavo Travel agents an assist with social media According to the host agency, the product is "a complete solution for travel advisers who know they should be participating in the world of social media but don't know how to begin, and don't have the time or desire to figure it out." READ MORE Agencies incorporate more interactive training The travel industry is actively responding to the changing needs of adult learners by offering training modules that are increasingly interactive in nature, whether in format or through elements such as polls and quizzes within the modules. READ MORE Alitalia workers reject agreement The Italian flag carrier could be heading toward bankruptcy after its employees rejected a plan Monday that was designed to bring the carrier back to profitability, but also would have cut salaries and jobs. READ MORE Advertisement SOJERN DATA POINTS Why travel hasn't solved its mobile problem By Kurt Weinsheimer Travel marketers need to create friction-free experiences on their mobile apps. This year has been hailed as the year when mobile "grows up." READ MORE Advertisement LEGAL BRIEFS Airlines, not agencies, liable for contract of carriage breach Q: Are airlines allowed to forcibly remove seated passengers? If so, could my agency be liable for failure to warn clients that this could happen to them? Could we be held liable for not giving the client a copy of the airline's contract of carriage? READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS AAA survey shows interest in culinary travel growing Four out of five respondents said they have participated in food-related activities while traveling, such as touring a winery or taking cooking classes. READ MORE David Scowsill to depart WTTC He will step down in June as president and CEO of the organization after six years. A successor has not yet been picked. READ MORE Starwood Capital enters extended-stay sector with Uptown Suites brand The brand made its debut near Charlotte, N.C., and is preparing to open another property near Nashville next month. READ MORE Atlantis readies family-themed tower for July opening "We've taken a step back to look to the future of Atlantis and to truly understand what motivates today's travelers to choose a destination," said Howard Karawan, president and managing director. READ MORE AC Hotel San Juan Condado opens The 223-room hotel is the first AC Hotels by Marriott-branded property in the Caribbean. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Travel Weekly's beat reporters are on Twitter Follow Travel Weekly's reporters on Twitter for news on cruise, hotels, tours, agent issues and destinations. In addition, Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann tweets travel industry news and insight from @awtravelweekly. READ MORE DAILY BULLETIN Editor: Kimberly Scholz Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.