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DAILY BULLETIN July 7, 2017 TOP STORIES Can South Korea tourism weather rising political tension? One tour operator says that the destination has cooled for Americans, but three others say that bookings remain quite strong. READ MORE Flight Centre makes two big moves to diversify The Australian firm, a global player in retail and corporate travel, has acquired a destination management company in Mexico and a hotel management company in Thailand. READ MORE United sorry for bumping toddler A mother held her 2-year-old son in her lap on a flight between Houston and Boston after the child was bumped from his seat to make room for a standby passenger. READ MORE Sabre completes investigation into data breach of hotel res system Sabre said there was no indication that other systems, such as its GDS, were affected. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED BLOG Dispatch, Vietnam: A cynic ponders do-good travel Michelle Baran writes: In theory, I love everything about the responsible travel movement. In reality, I have my reservations. READ MORE Advertisement WHEELS UP IATA meeting reveals cracks in airline optimism By Robert Silk Underlying the good news at the recent confab were ominous geopolitical prospects. READ MORE Advertisement WINNING THE MATCH GAME: PAIR CLIENTS WITH THE RIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE All-inclusive resorts are introducing an ever-expanding range of properties, strategies and amenities for travelers seeking personalized vacation experiences. Increasingly specific traveler needs, coupled with experiential innovation from the all-inclusive market, creates a valuable opportunity for agents to craft custom travel that satisfies clients and drives repeat business. Sponsored by Barceló Hotel Group. Read More MORE NEWS Agents to compete for spots on U by Uniworld preview cruise In a Facebook contest, agents must post a 30-second video saying how they will sell the millennial-focused river cruises. READ MORE Qatar Airways no longer subject to laptop ban Qatar joins Emirates, Etihad and Turkish Airlines, which have been exempted over the past week. READ MORE U.S. warns travelers about introducing invasive pests The Department of Agriculture's public service announcement depicts a snail looking out the window of a plane with the tagline "Don't Give Him a Window Seat." READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Pinterest On Pinterest? Follow Travel Weekly to see our latest pins in destination- and topic-specific boards. We'll be showcasing the most-recent feature stories and on-site reports, as well as slideshows and videos from our reporters. TW Chats on Twitter, July 12: Travel sellers The Power of travel sellers. Our annual Twitter chat about how people are buying travel and from whom. Our next Chat: Wed., July 12: 3 p.m. Eastern. 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.