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DAILY BULLETIN April 16, 2018 TOP STORIES Facebook scandal leaves agents asking, 'Do I need a new marketing platform?' Travel agents in recent years have become entrenched in Facebook, using the platform for lead-generation and to build rapport with clients. READ MORE U.S.-Brazil air travel getting lift from economy, regulations According to airline industry analytics company OAG, 1,001 flights operated between the U.S. and Brazil in February, up 26% year over year. READ MORE Travel insurers exploring ways to use artificial intelligence Compared with other forms of insurance, travel policies lend themselves particularly well to AI. READ MORE AA and partners begin selling transatlantic budget fares American, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair all have their versions of the product, which does not include checked bags and advance seat assignments. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY MICHELLE BARAN European lines bringing value proposition to the rivers A growing number of European river cruise lines are looking to court more U.S. customers, in part by offering river cruises for less. READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT New Swiss formula: Arabs>Italians, Indians>Dutch By Arnie Weissmann Emerging markets, regulation, climate change and a strong franc shape Swiss marketing. READ MORE Advertisement Read More MORE NEWS Dream Hotel Group promotion bumps group commissions to 12% It's a move that appears to counter rate-cutting by Hilton and Marriott International. READ MORE DOT fines Allegiant and Hawaiian airlines The DOT said Allegiant failed to provide adequate and timely wheelchair assistance to passengers, and that Hawaiian violated regulations governing the reporting and handling of instances in which passengers are involuntarily bumped from a flight. READ MORE United touts wide availability of free entertainment The airline said it now has at least one free entertainment offering on all aircraft with more than 70 seats. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Follow Travel Weekly on Pinterest On Pinterest? Follow Travel Weekly to see our latest pins in destination- and topic-specific boards. We'll be showcasing the most-recent feature stories and on-site reports, as well as slideshows and videos from our reporters. 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.