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DAILY BULLETIN June 12, 2018 TOP STORIES Hotel executives share positive outlook on the sector's future All signs point to a continuation of what has been one of the industry's longest up cycles. READ MORE Expedia throws a wrinkle into travel packages Saying that 46% of U.S. travelers prefer to book their flight and hotel separately, the OTA will enable customers to book discounted hotels after they purchase their airfare on Expedia. READ MORE Universal Orlando hotel opens Jurassic World suites The suites at Loews Royal Pacific Resort feature kids' beds made to look like the gyrosphere ride in "Jurassic World." READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Are you a specialist or a generalist? A recent study found that travel agents who have certifications or specialist training make more money. But it does raise the question; how many certifications are too many? READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY Pastoral adventures along the Kohala coast The north Kohala coast is about as far from the volcanic activity as one can get on Hawaii Island and is teeming with a variety of activities. READ MORE Advertisement BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: COMBINE FITS AND GUIDED TOURS FOR If you're not combining FITs and guided or escorted tours into comprehensive vacations for your clients, you may be missing out on valuable opportunities to boost your business. Discover the benefits of pairing these two travel styles, plus tips for selling combined vacations. Sponsored by TravelBound. Read More MORE NEWS Brownell Travel features its top hotels in new web guide The Little Brownell Book showcases nearly 50 hotels, with more to come later this year. READ MORE AMG unveils marketing and education initiatives The company is launching Travelsavers & NEST University, an online resource that will house all training opportunities available to agents. READ MORE Alaska Airlines altering boarding procedure The carrier will begin giving its boarding groups names in an effort to simplify the process. READ MORE Ovation partners with travel website Fathom on curated trips Fathom's readers are offered a concierge-level travel service with fully planned and booked vacations. READ MORE TRAVEL WEEKLY EVENT TW Chats on Twitter tomorrow: Summer travel Grab your flip-flops and paperback novel: We're tweeting booking trends, top destinations and more. Our next chat: June 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern. 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.