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DAILY BULLETIN May 19, 2017 TOP STORIES Bill would remove agencies from Labor's 'blacklist' The Travel Agent Retail Fairness Act would exempt agencies from the department's overtime rules. READ MORE Disney Fantasy upgrades are all about the heroes The ship's reimagined Oceaneer Club is now home to two new spaces: Marvel Super Hero Academy and Star Wars Command Post. READ MORE Canada: Passengers can't be removed from overbooked flights Transportation minister Marc Garneau said shoddy airline practices revealed in recent news reports will not be tolerated on any domestic flight or on any flight leaving the country or arriving there. READ MORE Car mows down Times Square pedestrians for blocks, killing 1 A man who appeared to be intoxicated steered his car onto a sidewalk, killing a teenager and injuring 22 others, before he was tackled by bystanders. Police do not suspect a link to terrorism. READ MORE Carnival opens entertainment rehearsal complex The 44,500 square-foot space features four dance studios, each tailored to the dimensions of a theater on a different class of Carnival ship, with a fifth for development of new shows. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY Surprising sylvan elegance: Belize's Blancaneaux Lodge The resort is an earthy oasis in the midst of a vast protected forest. The weather conditions and landscape are nothing that you would expect from Belize: low humidity, pine trees and oaks, rocky paths, mountain streams. READ MORE Advertisement WINNING THE MATCH GAME: PAIR CLIENTS WITH THE RIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE All-inclusive resorts are introducing an ever-expanding range of properties, strategies and amenities for travelers seeking personalized vacation experiences. Increasingly specific traveler needs, coupled with experiential innovation from the all-inclusive market, creates a valuable opportunity for agents to craft custom travel that satisfies clients and drives repeat business. Sponsored by Barceló Hotel Group. Read More WHEELS UP Fragmentation is not customer friendly By Robert Silk Airlines' earnings calls reveal a big divide between passengers' and investors' interests. READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Tourism to Australia on the upswing The country saw an 11% increase in international arrivals in 2016, with visits from the U.S. up 16%. READ MORE Alaska Airlines plans service from small airport north of Seattle Pending government approval, the carrier will become the first to establish passenger service out of Washington's Paine Field, with as many as nine daily flights beginning in fall 2018. READ MORE Grand Cayman hotel developer to launch limited-service brand The Locale Grand Cayman is expected to open in September and cater to business travelers. READ MORE Two new Cabo resorts to open in December Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort and Grand Solmar the Residences will be part of the company's 834-acre oceanfront development. READ MORE Melia to add eight Cuba hotels this year The Spain-based resort operator looks to broaden its exposure on the island with properties in Cinfuegos, Trinidad and Camaguey. READ MORE Brickell Travel Management adds leisure division The new enterprise will be led by Ennio Gonzalez, who also serves as director of operations at the Miami-based corporate travel management company. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY 'Like' Travel Weekly. Follow @TWtravelnews. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. "Like" Travel Weekly on Facebook and have links to news reports, industry opinions and destination trends delivered to your news feed. For breaking news, follow @TWtravelnews on Twitter. 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.