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DAILY BULLETIN May 12, 2017 TOP STORIES Sandals possibly looking for buyer The company is exploring strategic alternatives and hired investment bank Deutsche Bank AG to explore its options, Reuters reported. READ MORE Travel organizations weigh in on possible expansion of laptop ban Currently, laptops and tablets are not allowed in carry-on bags on flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa. Several reports suggest that the ban will expand to flights to the U.S. from Europe. READ MORE Royal Caribbean continuing Cuba sailings from Tampa in 2018 More than half of the four- and five-day cruises will dock overnight in Havana. READ MORE Emirates' profit plunges The Middle East's largest airline said Thursday its profit fell by more than 80% last year as it grappled with a slump in demand linked to a range of headwinds. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY MICHELLE BARAN Reclaiming river cruising's intimacy River lines acknowledge that they need to do more to diversify and stagger itineraries to avoid the passenger crush that takes place in port towns. READ MORE Advertisement REALITY CHECK Who killed Simon Rabbit? By Richard Turen The death of a rabbit contributed to a rough time for United. READ MORE Advertisement THE SHARING ECONOMY: OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LUXURY RENTAL MARKET The same traveler desires that fuel the use of sites such as Airbnb are providing opportunities for travel agents to grow their own businesses with villas and other high-end rentals. Discover more about the target market for these rentals, creating immersive experiences and choosing the right partner suppliers. Sponsored by Luxury Retreats. Read More MORE NEWS Disney doing Bermuda cruises next year The Disney Magic will sail five- and-six-day cruises from New York in the fall. READ MORE Expedia buys rail distribution platform The acquisition of a majority stake in SilverRail is expected to close mid-year. READ MORE TripAdvisor to highlight booking capability in TV ads The company plans to spend up to $80 million on the campaign. READ MORE Elite Airways launching Newark-Bimini flight Those who book before June 1 receive a $100 resort credit for Resorts World Bimini. 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.