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DAILY BULLETIN May 1, 2018 TOP STORIES With Wolber at the helm, Crystal will focus on stabilization That means minimizing itinerary changes, enhancing technology and fine-tuning communication procedures to grow both Crystal's and agents' businesses. READ MORE Travel startup incubators: Evolution, not revolution, sets pace of innovation Travel-focused incubator and accelerator programs that help startups grow, refine their products and network with potential investors, corporations and peers have been popping up for the past several years, now totaling an estimated 15 around the world. READ MORE JFK has new winter storm rules after January's operational chaos The airport will require that airlines proactively cancel flights that would be due to arrive during a winter storm. READ MORE Expedia survey: Seat-kickers worse than smelly passengers The 2018 Airplane and Hotel Etiquette Study found seat-kickers were respondents' least favorite people on a flight for the fourth year in a row. READ MORE Advertisement IMPRESS CLIENTS WITH GUIDED VACATIONS FOR THE LUXURY MARKET Today's luxury traveler doesn't just want to see the most famous international sites; they also want to experience them at a personal level. Learn how you can use luxury guided vacations to create authentic immersive experiences and exclusive access that clients won't find anywhere else. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More INSIGHT BY TOVIN LAPAN Rent dispute closes iconic Molokai mule ride One of the island's most popular tourist adventures, the mule ride down the 2,000-foot Molokai sea cliffs to Kalaupapa has been closed indefinitely. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY Art-themed cruises offer hands-on experience River cruise lines are now taking the love of art that many of their itineraries inspire a step further by giving guests the opportunity to embrace the artist within on sailings that include drawing, painting and photography lessons. READ MORE MORE NEWS AccorHotels buying Movenpick Accor said it was acquiring the chain to expand its European hotel base and widen its presence in the the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. READ MORE Alaska Airlines opens JFK lounge Located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 7, the lounge is open to all first-class ticket holders as well as to Alaska Lounge members. READ MORE Marriott Vacations to buy ILG for $4.7 billion Once the transaction is completed, Marriott Vacations will oversee seven luxury and upper-upscale brands, including Marriott Vacation Club, Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Sheraton Vacation Club and St. Regis Residence Club. READ MORE United increases stake in Azul United owns 8% of the Brazilian airline, up from the 3.7% share it previously held. READ MORE Family Travel Association launches certification program The 23-module course is supported by MSC Cruises. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Instagram Follow#TravelWeekly on Instagram for the latest in global travel. Managing editor @twrtobin and destinations editor @emtravelweekly will be curating the best in where, why and how to travel now. 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.