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DAILY BULLETIN

August 22, 2017

Concerns mounting over impact of Brexit on open skies accords

Negotiations are underway to preserve the liberal policies that currently govern commercial flights between the U.S., the U.K. and the European Union.

Industry defiant in wake of Barcelona attack

"Europe in general, and Spain in particular, remains a very safe destination," said Mario Bodini, chairman of the European Tour Operators Association.

States within the path of totality experienced a surge in hotel bookings, with South Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming experiencing the biggest jump.

Crystal launches first
river cruise newbuild

The 106-passenger Crystal Bach was christened in Rudesheim, Germany, by opera singer Anna-Maria Kaufmann.

Genting to start Crystal,
Star ships in 2018

Colin Au, group president, said the company is focused on delivering the first Endeavor-class ship by late 2019 and the first Global-class ship by late 2020.

INSIGHT BY JERI CLAUSING

'Engagement season' prompts variety of romance-travel options

I've noticed that as that so-called season nears, more and more luxury hotels are responding to the demand for destination weddings.

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Finding Panama City's groove
with Hard Rock

The team at the hotel realizes that it is surrounded by some of the best culture, history and food — and plenty of local music — in all of Latin America, and they want guests to be completely immersed in it.

MORE NEWS

AA's oft-delayed LAX-Beijing service to begin Nov. 5

The flight is the last available service from the U.S. to Beijing under the existing U.S.-China aviation agreement.

David Scowsill joins virtual reality company as CEO

The recently departed head of the World Travel & Tourism Council has been tapped to head EON Reality, an augmented and virtual reality software developer headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

Delta to operate JFK-Nigeria flights

The service, beginning March 24, will join the carrier's existing Lagos route from its hub in Atlanta.

U.N. taps Usain Bolt as ambassador for sustainable tourism confab in Jamaica

The Olympic athlete has been invited to participate in the UNWTO's Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth through Sustainable Tourism taking place in Montego Bay.

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