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Daily Bulletin: United implements changes | Med cruising drops on terror fears

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DAILY BULLETIN
April 27, 2017
Tourism on tap: Beer-related travel

The growing popularity of craft brewing has created more interest in beer-related travel. Destinations, suppliers and breweries are developing products to satisfy a new market for 'beercations.'

United ends involuntary removals, reduces overbookings

The changes are among the eight that the airline announced as it completed its review of the April 9 removal of passenger David Dao from United Express flight 3411 between Chicago O'Hare and Louisville.

Cruise lines lower Med capacity based on terrorism fallout

Fewer and smaller cruise ships being deployed in the Mediterranean this year by major cruise lines will hurt ports throughout the region, according to a recent projection of 2017 cruise passenger totals.

Compass service gives
Andavo Travel agents
an assist with social media

According to the host agency, the product is "a complete solution for travel advisers who know they should be participating in the world of social media but don't know how to begin, and don't have the time or desire to figure it out."

Agencies incorporate more interactive training

The travel industry is actively responding to the changing needs of adult learners by offering training modules that are increasingly interactive in nature, whether in format or through elements such as polls and quizzes within the modules.

Alitalia workers reject agreement

The Italian flag carrier could be heading toward bankruptcy after its employees rejected a plan Monday that was designed to bring the carrier back to profitability, but also would have cut salaries and jobs.

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Travel marketers need to create friction-free experiences on their mobile apps. This year has been hailed as the year when mobile "grows up."

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LEGAL BRIEFS
Airlines, not agencies, liable for contract of carriage breach

Q: Are airlines allowed to forcibly remove seated passengers? If so, could my agency be liable for failure to warn clients that this could happen to them? Could we be held liable for not giving the client a copy of the airline's contract of carriage?

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AAA survey shows interest in culinary travel growing

Four out of five respondents said they have participated in food-related activities while traveling, such as touring a winery or taking cooking classes.

David Scowsill to depart WTTC

He will step down in June as president and CEO of the organization after six years. A successor has not yet been picked.

Starwood Capital enters
extended-stay sector with
Uptown Suites brand

The brand made its debut near Charlotte, N.C., and is preparing to open another property near Nashville next month.

Atlantis readies family-themed tower for July opening

"We've taken a step back to look to the future of Atlantis and to truly understand what motivates today's travelers to choose a destination," said Howard Karawan, president and managing director.

AC Hotel San Juan Condado opens

The 223-room hotel is the first AC Hotels by Marriott-branded property in the Caribbean.

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