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DAILY BULLETIN May 15, 2017 TOP STORIES AmaWaterways building Europe's largest river cruise ship The AmaMagna, scheduled to launch in 2019 on the Danube, will be twice as wide as AmaWaterways' current ships, enabling the construction of larger cabins. READ MORE Visit Florida budget cut will do harm, travel pros say U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow, who campaigned aggressively to keep Visit Florida well funded, said the move would have dire consequences. READ MORE Perez gets inked with 'Travel Agents Rock' tattoo If tattoos are a sign of permanent commitment, Carnival Cruise Line vice president of sales and trade marketing Adolfo Perez made the ultimate commitment to travel agents over the weekend. READ MORE Trusted travelers should be exempt from laptop ban, says ASTA Exempting members of the Global Entry program "would seem to be a sensible way to both minimize disruption to a portion of the traveling public while incentivizing enrollment," said ASTA's Eben Peck. READ MORE Hilton, Marriott mum as hotel group redoubles anti-OTA efforts The American Hotel & Lodging Association argues that Priceline Group and Expedia Inc. are acting like a "duopoly." READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JERI CLAUSING Going for the dogs Hotels have started programs that help abandoned canines find new homes or provide pups for guests missing their pets. 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 FROM THE WINDOW SEAT Pushing two models, Waldon pivots and launches By Arnie Weissmann Keith Waldon wants to help parents raise global citizens, "not jackasses." READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Longtime communications specialist leaving Travel Leaders Group Steve Loucks has been with Travel Leaders Group for the past 18 years, a time when the company underwent enormous growth. READ MORE Schrager's Public brand to make New York debut The Lower East Side hotel is due to open on June 7. READ MORE Expedia buys rail distribution platform The acquisition of a majority stake in SilverRail is expected to close mid-year. READ MORE Oceania Cruises makes fitness classes complimentary The change covers more than two dozen classes, all with professional instruction. READ MORE TripAdvisor to highlight booking capability in TV ads The company plans to spend up to $80 million on the campaign. 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.