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DAILY BULLETIN May 30, 2017 TOP STORIES British Airways and Iberia adopting GDS booking surcharge The airlines will implement a $10 surcharge per "fare component" on bookings through the GDS, beginning Nov. 1. READ MORE Tourism groups rush to defend Brand USA against budget cut They warned that cutting off the industry's largest marketing arm would do irreparable harm to the economy at large, particularly during a challenging time for inbound travel. READ MORE BA travel problems enter 3rd day as most services resume CEO Alex Cruz said the airline planned to operate all scheduled long-haul services from Heathrow. But he said there would still be delays. READ MORE Open bar experiment pays off for Norwegian It's been two years since Norwegian Cruise Line decided to experiment with an open bar on its short cruises out of Miami, a policy that set the Norwegian Sky apart from its peers. READ MORE Advertisement A NATURAL FIT Add aspects of ecotourism to family vacations to merge the power of these two increasingly popular tourism segments. Learn about the unique considerations that need to be factored in to create profitable, productive and enjoyable family ecotourism experiences. Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Read More INSIGHT BY MICHELLE BARAN The extra-wide ship seal has been broken Are extra-wide river cruise vessels with larger staterooms and more onboard amenities the next big river cruise trend? READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT Bob Chapek, Pandora and the Disney bubble Arnie Weissmann sat down with the Disney Parks and Resorts chairman to discuss the role of technology, guest expectations, the evolution of resorts and his focused drive to maintain and expand an immersive, seamless Disney experience. READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Parting with Travel Leaders Group, Loucks reflects on career The executive has witnessed an industry that always adapted and evolved. READ MORE Many U.S. travelers city-bound this summer Americans are interested in more than just beach vacations, according to a report from Marriott International. READ MORE Celestyal Cruises upgrades site Visitors have a faster and simpler booking process and a more comprehensive introduction to Celestyal's cruises, services and selling points. 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.