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DAILY BULLETIN

May 25, 2018

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Iceland surges in popularity among U.S. travelers

While London and Paris are still the most popular destinations in Europe for American travelers this summer, Reykjavik soared from 17th to third, according to Allianz Global Assistance.

Avoya urges suppliers
to quash rebating

Calling rebating "a chronic problem that threatens the industry," Avoya executive vice president Jeff Anderson not only appealed to suppliers to "level the playing field," but outlined a plan to help them identify the worst offenders.

New software lets airline
websites selectively
display competitors' fares

The idea is to make prices more attractive and increase conversion rates, but might it be considered an unfair and deceptive practice?

INSIGHT BY MICHELLE BARAN

Partnerships underscore
river cruise lines'
commitment to agents

American Queen Steamboat Co. this month announced that it has become an Ensemble preferred partner.

REALITY CHECK

The exotic vacation right next door

By Richard Turen

Not my choice of vacation destinations, this place was rife with dangers.

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In the USVI, about 60%
of hotel rooms are open

Eight months after hurricanes Irma and Maria, the hotels that are still closed include the largest ones, such as the Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, Sugar Bay and the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas.

Delta returning to India

Delta will begin flying to Mumbai next year, marking its return to India after a four-year hiatus.

Cost increases take bite
out of airlines' Q1 profits

A 7% increase in revenue was offset by a 9.9% jump in expenses, led by a 23.3% bump in fuel costs.

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