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DAILY BULLETIN
April 20, 2018
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A can-do Spirit has
become a timelier airline

in January, the most recent month for which the Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released statistics, Spirit recorded an 82.9% on-time percentage, fifth best out of 18 carriers.

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FAA to order inspections
of CFM jet engines

The airworthiness directive follows the engine failure on a Southwest jet Tuesday that led to the first fatality aboard an American passenger airliner since 2009.

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Hilton CEO urges travel companies to collaborate on environmental projects

With data showing that the travel industry contributes 5% of total global carbon dioxide emissions, Christopher Nassetta called on fellow World Travel & Tourism Council members to establish carbon-reduction targets.

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Marriott starts selling activities

The company had been offering in-destination activities, but only for loyalty members who redeemed points for them.

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Fabien Cousteau talks about conservation at CLIA Cruise360

In an address to the hundreds of travel agents gathered, Cousteau spoke about ways travel agents can help educate travelers on the importance of conservation.

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Brand USA campaign
focuses on music

Brand USA has partnered with Spotify and five emerging musical artists.

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Booking Holdings buying tours/attractions tech company

Founded in 2013, FareHarbor connects tour operators with customers online through software that facilitates bookings.

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