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DAILY BULLETIN
June 22, 2017
Phoning it in:
Travel and the iPhone

In the decade since it was first released, the iPhone has caused a sea change in how travel is researched, how connectivity with agents works and what devices are brought on a trip.

Sandals reveals more info about LaSource resort in St. Lucia

The company said winding river pools will surround every room block, and all will offer access to the main pool.

IHG unveils some details
about new midscale brand

The company still hasn't revealed the name of the brand, which looks like it will be similar to Hilton's Tru.

Marriott tightens cancellation policy to 48 hours

A company spokeswoman said the new requirement would give hotels a better chance to make canceled rooms available to guests seeking last-minute accommodations.

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Who is welcome
in Trump's America?

In an op-ed, Robert Amsterdam, an international lawyer, writes, "I can't recall another moment so fraught with political risk for the travel industry."

House GOP reviving effort to privatize air traffic control

Rep. Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said the committee will consider his legislation next week. He expects the full House to vote on the bill in mid-July.

Uber CEO Kalanick resigns
under investor pressure

The move comes as Uber was having trouble morphing from a free-wheeling startup into a mature company that can stanch losses and post consistent profits.

Antarctica XXI getting
new polar expedition ship

The Magellan Explorer will the first small passenger ship to be purpose-built for Antarctica in the last 14 years, said the company's president.

Margaret Trudeau among Seabourn speakers in 2018

In addition to Canada's former first lady, Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be featured in the line's Seabourn Conversations series.

Norwegian Cruise Line
bartender advances to finals
of global competition

Marc McArthur, head mixologist on the Norwegian Escape, won a semifinal in Diageo's World Class Bartender of the Year.

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