Daily Bulletin: Frontier's new direction | Hotels extol direct bookings

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DAILY BULLETIN July 25, 2017 TOP STORIES Growing routes, Frontier charts a new direction The ultralow-cost carrier appears to be moving toward a hybrid model in which it runs a combination of point-to-point routes and connecting routes through its Denver base. READ MORE Hotel giants insist booking direct is the superior option Hilton and Marriott responded to a Piper Jaffray study that found travelers often have a better chance finding lower hotel prices on OTAs and travel search sites than on the hotels' own websites. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED BLOG Dispatch, Bali: A lesson in wind-powered sailing When under full sail, the Star Clipper has 16 separate sails deployed. But the full complement is rarely used. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY Timeless glamour and luxury at Grand Hotel Stockholm The Grand is the sort of hotel where nearly everyone feels like a VIP, which is an atmosphere fostered by the hotel's founder, Regis Cadier. READ MORE Advertisement MAKING THE CONNECTION: MAXIMIZE TECH TOOLS FOR LEAD GENERATION Mastering the ins and outs of online lead-generation tools and strategic social media platforms are key to attracting the best leads—and turning those leads into sales. Discover how to maximize tech tools with appealing profiles, tactical specialization, effective lead responses, engaging social media posts and more. Sponsored by Travel Leaders Network. Read More MORE NEWS TMCs offered direct-connect option for British Airways The airline's $10 GDS surcharge goes into effect on Nov. 1. READ MORE Silversea to hug Pacific coast for series of expedition cruises The "Pacific Coast Exploration" series includes seven consecutive cruises starting Feb. 25 from Ushuaia, Argentina, and ending in San Francisco on May 22. READ MORE Tauck partners with Ken Burns on Vietnam itineraries Tours will feature exclusive-to-Tauck vignettes about the Vietnam War. The filmmaker's "The Vietnam War" documentary series is scheduled to air on PBS in September. READ MORE Priceline Group completes Momondo acquisition Momondo will operate under Priceline's travel search site Kayak and its CEO, Steve Hafner. 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.