Daily Bulletin: Trying times for Big Sur tourism | Mexico 'bad booze' reports causing anxiety

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DAILY BULLETIN July 31, 2017 TOP STORIES Big Sur tourism grapples with Pacific Coast Highway closure The impacted region's tourism industry is still holding its breath as it battles with revenue losses and awaits a total reopening of the highway this fall. READ MORE Reports of tainted Mexico liquor alarming consumers, agents say Recent media reports of tourists who allegedly blacked out at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico after only a few drinks have made some U.S. consumers anxious about Mexico travel, according to travel agents who are fielding calls from nervous clients. READ MORE AA to expand Basic Economy to entire domestic system The carrier will join fellow legacy airlines Delta and United in offering the fare class systemwide domestically by the end of September. READ MORE Travel Leaders' Chacko: Altour merger will be good for ICs Ninan Chacko, the CEO of Travel Leaders Group, sees a number of benefits resulting from the pending merger with Altour. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY MEGAN PADILLA Always ready for Mother Nature's best shot in the Keys It's hurricane season in Florida, and vacationers heading to the Keys between now and the end of November can take comfort in knowing their hosts are well prepared. READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT Tracking and engaging travelers in real time By Arnie Weissmann Would you buy software that can influence an influencer to sing your praises? READ MORE Advertisement DISCOVER MEXICO AND WIN A 2-NIGHT STAY! Step into the world of Mexico's prized attractions and remote treasures, stunning natural landscapes and innovative cuisine, outdoor activities and luxurious settings in this all-new, beautifully illustrated interactive guide designed exclusively for travel agents. Then test your knowledge for the chance to win a 2-night stay in Michoacan! START EXPLORING MORE NEWS Park Hyatt St. Kitts opening date pushed to Nov. 1 Reservations for the 126-room resort are being taken from Dec. 16 onwards as most of the November availability already has been filled with summer bookings that shifted to November. READ MORE France moves to nationalize STX France shipyard Among the cruise lines that have orders with STX France are Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and MSC Cruises. READ MORE Hong Kong Airlines to launch LAX service The carrier will introduce its first U.S. flight Dec. 18 with service four times a week before switching over to daily on Jan. 15. READ MORE Gloria Guevara to serve on Playa Hotels' board The former Mexico tourism secretary will serve as an interim nonexecutive director of the board until the company's shareholders meeting next year. READ MORE U.S. advises caution for travelers to S. Africa's Tambo Airport Numerous U.S. citizens are among those who have been held up at gunpoint while traveling from the airport to their lodgings in what are known as "follow home" robberies. READ MORE TRAVEL WEEKLY EVENT Networking opportunities abound at CruiseWorld For travel advisers seeking peer engagement and education, the three-day conference, and two days of ship inspections on Nov. 18 and 19, will provide significant networking time. 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.