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DAILY BULLETIN
June 6, 2017
Trump outlines privatization
of air traffic control

The president said Monday that the current system is "stuck painfully in the past. Today we're proposing to take American air travel into the future. Finally."

Innovation a challenge
for travel insurers

Introducing new products is an uphill battle for travel insurance companies, which face strict regulatory oversight before they can bring a product to market.

Trump Organization to launch 'American Idea' hotel chain

The mid-market brand will start with three hotels in Mississippi.

Commerce secretary:
'America is open for travel'

Rolling out the welcome mat to international travelers is more important than ever, travel leaders said Monday at the U.S. Travel Association's annual IPW event.

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Austin Adventures: Trend is exploring closer to home

Company president Dan Austin talks about national parks demand, the company's re-entry into Cuba travel and other trends in the adventure travel sector.

Tour operator group
says the U.K. is safe

"The U.K. remains one of the safest countries in the world to be a pedestrian. It will still be one of the safest countries on earth to visit," said the European Tour Operators Association.

Gov. Scott vetoes diminished
budget for Visit Florida
The governor said $25 million isn't nearly sufficient, and he has proposed a $76 million budget for the tourism-marketing organization.
Qatar Airways suspends
flights amid Gulf crisis

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and shut down land, sea and air links, accusing it of supporting terror groups in the region.

SkyTeam envisions membership for low-cost carriers

CEO Perry Cantarutti called it a "likely development."

Wyndham launching Trademark Hotel Collection

The company created the soft brand for upper-midscale hotels.

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