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DAILY BULLETIN August 4, 2017 TOP STORIES GDS execs: AA's direct-connect incentive won't move the needle An incentive of $2 per booking will not make direct connects cost-effective for most travel agencies, said the CEOs of Sabre and Travelport. READ MORE JW Marriott to be built at Orlando's Bonnet Creek Marriott anticipates an early 2020 opening of the Disney-area luxury hotel. READ MORE House Democrats request investigation of DOT appointees The lawmakers asked the inspector general to look into whether the appointees violated federal lobbying laws by advocating for privatization of U.S. air traffic control. READ MORE Experts see a role for augmented reality in travel AR arguably first hit the mainstream in force last summer when Niantic released its popular mobile game, Pokemon Go. But the technology's adoption within the travel industry has been slow.             READ MORE Carnival lands Nick Jonas for shipboard concert Jonas will play the Carnival Liberty on Nov. 17 and the Carnival Victory on Nov. 18 while the ships are docked in Nassau, Bahamas. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST Backlash against cruising is growing in some ports The cruise industry needs to be proactive in addressing tensions with the residents and politicians of some popular destinations. READ MORE Advertisement LEGAL BRIEFS Despite hurdles, setting up LLC or corporation make sense Q: Is there any reason for self-employed travel professionals not to set up their own corporation or limited liability company (LLC)? Of the two, which would you recommend and why? 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 Costa's oldest ship leaving fleet The Costa neoClassica, a vessel built in 1992, will depart in March. READ MORE Crystal takes delivery of luxury Boeing 777 Called the Crystal Skye, the aircraft will be used for chartered tours. READ MORE Wyndham Worldwide splitting hotel and timeshare businesses Geoff Ballotti will continue as president and CEO of the hotel company, the official name of which has not been decided. READ MORE Museum hosting 'Victory in the Pacific' luxury tour The National World War II Museum will take guests to Pearl Harbor, Guam, the Mariana Islands of Tinian, and Saipan and Iwo Jima in Japan. 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.