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DAILY BULLETIN October 30, 2017 TOP STORIES Political crisis harms Spain's tourism economy Travel data analytics company ForwardKeys says international air reservations for Catalonia have fallen 22% since the beginning of October. READ MORE Mariner of the Seas getting massive makeover When a $100 million overhaul is finished, the 3,114-passenger Royal Caribbean ship will sail three- and four-day cruises from Miami. READ MORE Viking turns away Costco, agents grateful The cruise company has stopped doing business with the shopping club because it doesn't comply with Viking's policy against rebating commissions. READ MORE Crystal advises guests to be vigilant in Barcelona The luxury line recommended that visitors avoid any large-scale political demonstrations that may occur in the city. READ MORE     Advertisement FEATURED STORY Gay nightlife, culture and history united in Manchester Merely two hours from London, the city stands united far beyond its namesake soccer team, particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ community. READ MORE     Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT Asia is eating the travel world By Arnie Weissmann Given Asia's appetite for cruising, will agents here still be well fed by lines also operating there? READ MORE     Advertisement MORE NEWS Disney building hotel near California parks Disney promises a AAA Four Diamond hotel, to open in 2021. READ MORE September hurricanes took toll on travel and hospitality jobs The U.S. Labor Department reported that the economy lost 33,000 jobs during the month, and nearly 60% of them were in leisure and hospitality. READ MORE With Uber in the pits, Lyft gains ground in ride-hailing fight Uber's market lead in the ride-hailing sector over Lyft could be narrowing as Uber attempts to cut losses by raising fees, while Lyft uses a cash infusion to expand its U.S. presence. READ MORE FAA committee recommends accelerated pilot training The proposal to reduce minimum training hours comes as airlines -- especially regional carriers -- struggle with a nationwide pilot shortage. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY     Travel Weekly's beat reporters are on Twitter Follow Travel Weekly's reporters on Twitter for news on cruise, hotels, tours, agent issues and destinations. In addition, Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann tweets travel industry news and insight from @awtravelweekly. 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.