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DAILY BULLETIN January 26, 2018 TOP STORIES Doug Parker says Wall Street shouldn't fear a fare war The American Airlines CEO offered a detailed defense of his company's expansion plans Thursday, one day after U.S. airline stocks plunged in reaction to a United plan to increase capacity. READ MORE Southwest CEO: Expect fierce response to United expansion United is augmenting hub operations in Chicago, Houston and Denver, a move that will affect Southwest, Gary Kelly said. READ MORE With simpler visa process, Brazil expects influx of U.S. visitors The country's tourism ministry originally predicted a 25% increase, but now thinks it might be closer to 50%. READ MORE Hotel trade groups seek solutions to labor-shortage problem The American Hotel & Lodging Association is recruiting 16- to 24-year-olds in a handful of U.S. cities, and the Hotel Association of Canada aims to train Syrian immigrants. READ MORE Seine keeps rising in Paris as more rain hits France The river was expected to reach 20 feet by Saturday, as high as the June 2016 flooding when authorities were forced to close several monuments, including the Louvre Museum. READ MORE Advertisement LEGAL BRIEFS Gaining leverage is key when dealing with failing host agency Q: My host agency appears to be in severe financial trouble. I want to transfer my existing bookings to a new host, keep my clients happy and recover the commissions due to me. What can I do? READ MORE Advertisement CHECKING IN On family travels, the kids are alright By Danny King Staying in luxe hotels with our kids inspired a family motto: "Don't get used to it." READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Hotel robots do double duty as butlers and featured attractions In the eight months since opening Chicago's art-and-science-themed Hotel EMC2, general manager Christine Wechter has yet to get a complaint from a guest about the hotel's two robot butlers. Quite the opposite. READ MORE Southwest to operate Paine Field flights The airline will join Alaska and American in flying out of the airport in Everett, Wash., when it opens to commercial service this fall. READ MORE Club Med Turkoise ready to go after hurricane repairs The Turks and Caicos resort reopens on Jan. 31. READ MORE Reopening day approaches for Zemi Beach House The Anguilla hotel on Shoal Bay Beach will be back in business on Feb. 15, following repairs from Hurricane Irma last September. READ MORE Alterra to launch multi-resort ski pass The Ikon Pass will be available for the 2018-19 ski season, covering 12 Alterra resorts plus 11 others. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.