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DAILY BULLETIN
May 26, 2017
Appeals court deals blow
to Trump's travel ban

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from temporarily suspending new visas for people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Universal's Volcano Bay opens with South Pacific ceremony

Tonga drummers set a pulsing beat, indicating to everyone gathered on the sandy shore of Waturi Beach, with the Krakatau volcano towering beyond the turquoise wave pool, that the dedication had begun.

TSA testing new airport
screening procedures

In some cases, passengers have been asked to separate all food and all electronics larger than cell phones into their own bins.

Hilton's Tru makes debut

The company's new brand, which Hilton touts as a game changer in the midscale segment, opened its first hotel near Oklahoma City's airport.

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By Richard Turen

Here are some reimagined agency models and themes that would make a travel agency stand out.

Bill to abolish Cuba travel restrictions resurfaces

A bipartisan group of 54 senators reintroduced the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act.

Princess guests using
Ocean Medallion may
choose their own avatar

The sea creatures are meant to be whimsical tools that let passengers play games and provide a light and fun extra dimension to the cruise.

Avoya looks for more
ways to engage customers

A new marketing concept called Avoya Infinity details the journey a consumer takes from researching a vacation to booking to enjoying that vacation and sharing it on social media.

American unveils renovated Flagship Lounge at JFK

The lounge houses American's inaugural Flagship First Dining -- a complimentary full-service restaurant that is available only to first class international travelers.

Singapore Air joins TSA PreCheck

It is the first Asian carrier to do so.

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