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DAILY BULLETIN March 29, 2018 TOP STORIES Travelport deal enables some agencies to avoid Air France-KLM surcharge Starting April 1, the airline company is implementing a one-way surcharge of 11 euros on GDS bookings. READ MORE Judge allows lawsuit alleging improper payments at Trump's D.C. hotel The lawsuit accuses the president of accepting unconstitutional gifts from foreign interests. READ MORE On social media, Instagram tops for travel brand engagement Travel influencers are most likely to mention individual brands on Twitter, but the most engagement on their posts happens on Instagram, according to a study from Traackr. READ MORE Trump hotel business fails to undo Panama coup The president's company lost a bid to regain control of the luxury hotel that ousted his brand. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST The race to build the world's biggest cruise ship is over Evidence suggests the competition ended in 2009, when Royal Caribbean introduced the Oasis class. No other line has since come close to exceeding its size. READ MORE Advertisement LEGAL BRIEFS Sorting out the intricacies of the EU's new data-protection rules Rules apply not only to EU citizens but also to U.S. travelers while they are in the EU. READ MORE Advertisement WINNING THE MATCH GAME: PAIR CLIENTS WITH THE RIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE All-inclusive resorts are introducing an ever-expanding range of properties, strategies and amenities for travelers seeking personalized vacation experiences. Increasingly specific traveler needs, coupled with experiential innovation from the all-inclusive market, creates a valuable opportunity for agents to craft custom travel that satisfies clients and drives repeat business. Sponsored by Barceló Hotel Group. Read More MORE NEWS Air New Zealand flying to Chicago The Auckland-O'Hare service will fly three times weekly beginning Nov. 30 and will be serviced by a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner. READ MORE American Express Travel names Hendley president Audrey Hendley replaces Claire Bennett, who left the company in the fall for a position with InterContinental Hotels Group. READ MORE Silversea guests getting unlimited free internet The luxury cruise line had previously offered one hour a day of access to standard suite guests, with unlimited service for higher suites. READ MORE CLIA provides cruise education for Avoya Under the partnership, CLIA will serve as the preferred introductory travel education provider for new-to-travel professionals at the host agency. READ MORE American Airlines adds five Latin America routes American will become the sole carrier offering service between Buenos Aires and the U.S. West Coast. 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.