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DAILY BULLETIN June 27, 2018 TOP STORIES Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that presidents have substantial power to regulate immigration. He also rejected the challengers' claim of anti-Muslim bias. READ MORE Heathrow expansion approved, but IAG chief is a critic Willie Walsh said the $19 billion project is too expensive and that there is "zero" chance that a third runway will be complete by 2025. READ MORE Report: Airlines should brace for Brexit mess The European Commission has issued a series of preparedness notices outlining potential ramifications across various economic, technological and regulatory sectors in case the Brexit date passes without a deal. READ MORE Boeing envisions hypersonic passenger plane The company revealed a preliminary design for a passenger airliner that could travel as fast as Mach 5. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY SARAH FELDBERG Stratosphere's new owners set out to prove it's more than a view Golden Entertainment is investing $140 million in the Stratosphere Las Vegas in an effort to reach new markets, entice locals and remind visitors that there's an entire integrated resort to experience beneath the 108th-floor observation deck. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT International Inbound Travel Association's Lisa Simon The head of the association offers her thoughts on the National Park Service's new fees and requirements. READ MORE Advertisement REV UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME: BOOST VISIBILITY AND PROFITS Have you mastered the various social media platforms you need to build your business? Learn how to take a proactive approach to the many intricacies of social media, stay on top of the trends and boost your business. "You can win the booking by engaging and making personal connections on social media…" Sponsored by Travel Leaders Network Read More MORE NEWS Uber wins back license in London, but is put on probation The ride-hailing company received an operating license lasting just 15 months, short of the five-year permit it had been seeking. That means the company will remain under scrutiny. READ MORE Minnesota agencies to combine Schilling Travel's acquisition of Riverdale Travel is the first step in a "strategic plan to acquire and integrate travel agencies throughout the Midwest." READ MORE Lindblad launching new ship with cruise from San Francisco A five-day sailing departing Dec. 2 will visit Angel Island, Sausalito, Monterey and Point Lobos, Avila Beach and Catalina Island before arriving in Long Beach. READ MORE Zoom And Go, map-based hotel booking platform, courts agents CEO Dave Zitur describes the company as "the Trivago for travel agents," presenting GDS-using agents with multiple inventory sources. READ MORE TourRadar aims high on multiday tour bookings with $50M round The Series C round is led by Technology Crossover Ventures, with the investment giant's venture partner Erik Blachford (former Expedia CEO) coming onboard as an adviser. READ MORE U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Amex in antitrust case The controversial decision settles an antitrust case that began in 2010 and has gone to multiple courts in the past eight years. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY 'Like' Travel Weekly. Follow @TWtravelnews. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. "Like" Travel Weekly on Facebook and have links to news reports, industry opinions and destination trends delivered to your news feed. For breaking news, follow @TWtravelnews on Twitter. 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.