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DAILY BULLETIN
June 6, 2018
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In trend reversal, traffic at midsized airports growing

The expansion of budget carriers Allegiant, Spirit and Frontier plus increased regional flying by the network airlines have been major factors.

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Qatar Airways CEO apologizes
for sexist comment

Akbar Al Baker said he was sorry for suggesting that airlines need to be led by men, but he also said the media took his comment out of context.

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NCL skipping Big Island
calls on Hawaii cruises

Since Kilauea first erupted on May 3, Norwegian Cruise Line has altered itineraries on an ad hoc basis. It has now set a new itinerary for the Pride of America.

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KLM has felt the pain from
Air France's labor woes

Fifteen days of strikes since February has "had its consequence on customer appreciation," said KLM CEO Pieter Elbers.

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Updated: Mapping what's open and closed in the Caribbean

Travel Weekly's online guide to the Caribbean in the aftermath of Irma and Maria: what's open, what's closed and when damaged resorts plan to reopen. LAST UPDATED: June 4.

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IN THE HOT SEAT
Universal Orlando Resort's
Frank Belzer

The theme park's senior vice president of sales talks about attendance gains and Harry Potter's staying power.

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Classic Vacations partners with DMC dropped by Mark Travel

Classic has tapped Lomas Travel to serve as one of its providers of airports transfers and guided tours in the Mexican Caribbean, and it appears that Lomas' reputation among travel agents is one reason why.

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Disney and Universal see healthy growth in park attendance

While Disney still dominates, Universal is also on a healthy growth path fueled by the popularity of Harry Potter and efforts to transform Universal Orlando into a comprehensive, multiday experience.

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Industry robust, but stats show inbound U.S. travel could be better

Travel to and within the U.S. in April grew 3.6%, according to the U.S. Travel Association, which cautioned that the U.S. is still behind other nations in capturing its share of the "booming international travel market."

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Playa Hotels completes
Jamaica resort deal

The Hilton Rose Hall, Jewel Runaway Bay, Jewel Dunn's River, Jewel Paradise Cove and Jewel Grande Montego Bay are now part of the Playa portfolio.

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The Travel Corporation
phasing out plastic

The company said it has eliminated straws, stir sticks, water bottles, plastic bags and plastic cutlery at its offices, and that Red Carnation and Uniworld already have eliminated the purchase of all plastic straws.

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