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DAILY BULLETIN June 26, 2017 TOP STORIES Trump's new rules on Cuba travel have industry assessing damage Cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, hotels and travel agents were all affected differently. READ MORE North Korea tour operator has reputation for partying hard The death of Otto Warmbier, a guest of Young Pioneer Tours, has renewed questions about whether the company was adequately prepared for trips into the hard-line communist state. READ MORE Ships filling up fast as Alaska anticipates a record year There's still room available "here and there" on ships this summer, but most high-end accommodations have been sold. READ MORE Lindblad cancels July 8 and 15 Quest cruises The sailings were scrubbed following damage to a propeller and rudder during construction. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED BLOG Dispatch, Mexico: Raising the bar for autenticidad Arnie Weissmann writes: "I have felt for some time that the term "authentic," as applied to travel experiences, has been seriously devalued." READ MORE Advertisement SOUNDING OFF The laptop. Why'd it have to be the laptop? By Eric Moya On a Qatar Airways flight, I was forced to check my laptop. Now it's missing. READ MORE Advertisement BEYOND THE BEACH: SELLING MORE THAN JUST SUN AND SAND The ongoing popularity of beach escapes, paired with the rise in demand for active or experience-based trips, means dramatic changes when it comes to how agents serve their beach-bound clients. Discover how evolving traveler expectations and in-destination offerings affect selling to this new breed of beach vacationers… Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Read More MORE NEWS American Airlines has NDC breakthrough AA is now capable of offering all its ancillary products -- and then some -- via a direct connect between the airline and corporate customers. READ MORE American's incentives to use NDC greeted with some skepticism The airline will pay travel management companies a $2-per-segment incentive if they book through a NDC-supported connection to the carrier. READ MORE Emerald Waterways christens Portugal vessel A new category of staterooms, the Riverview Suites, feature panoramic floor-to ceiling windows on two sides of the cabin. READ MORE Airbnb testing premium listings The pilot program will certify larger residences with more amenities in an effort to lure higher-end guests. READ MORE New ARC council to discuss evolving distribution strategies The Settlement Council has also been tasked with identifying upgrades needed within ARC's systems for a more flexible settlement process. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Early-bird registration ends Friday for Phocuswright Conference The conference will be held Nov. 7 to 9 at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood in Florida; discounted rates save attendees $700. 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.