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DAILY BULLETIN February 2, 2018 TOP STORIES Hoteliers court meeting planners after Marriott's commission cut A number of smaller hotel companies and individual properties have been quick to launch promotions that increase group commissions. READ MORE Trampoline attraction part of Mariner of the Seas makeover The bungee trampoline experience, called the Sky Pad, can be enjoyed with or without a virtual-reality headset. READ MORE Uber partners with corporate travel agencies Corporate Travel Management, Direct Travel, Casto Travel and Vision Travel Solutions will recommend that clients adopt Uber for Business. READ MORE Airbnb chief says IPO won't happen this year "Our primary focus is becoming a 21st century company and advancing our mission," CEO Brian Chesky said. READ MORE Air France and KLM join PreCheck Also new to the TSA's trusted-traveler program: Brussels Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Miami-based charter carrier World Atlantic Airlines. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY MICHELLE BARAN River cruising taking mainstream media by storm This wave of high-profile, consumer-driven exposure marks a potentially exciting shift for river cruises and for the agents who sell them. READ MORE Advertisement WHEELS UP The great seat-assignment game By Robert Silk An often mysterious process raises issues of trust and transparency. READ MORE Advertisement SELLING GUIDED VACATIONS Guided vacations bring travelers deep into heart of a destination while taking care of all the logistics, providing a win-win for both clients and savvy travel agents. In this first in a series of thought leaderships from The Travel Corporation, discover selling points, customer responses and marketing tips for selling guided vacations that deliver unique experiences, healthy commissions, ease of planning and repeat business. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More MORE NEWS USVI getting there, day by day The U.S. Virgin Islands is close to having full power on all three islands, following the hurricanes last September. READ MORE Sabre piloting chatbot with corporate agency Travel Services International is making the artificial intelligence-powered tool available to business travelers with routine requests. READ MORE Travel Leaders acquiring Scotland agency Barrhead Travel will retain its brand and chief executive Sharon Munro will continue to lead the company. READ MORE Crystal operating Moselle River cruises in 2019 A 10-day roundtrip sailing on the Crystal Bach will depart from Amsterdam and cruise through Germany and the Netherlands. READ MORE Primera adds another U.S. route The Danish budget carrier will begin flying five times per week between Washington Dulles and London Stansted on Aug. 22. 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. 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.