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DAILY BULLETIN August 8, 2018 TOP STORIES OAG: Third runway would open Heathrow to more U.S. cities Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and St. Louis are five U.S. cities that OAG said are likely to get London service after the expansion. READ MORE Corporate travel giants partner with Sabre on NDC initiative Sabre said American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Flight Centre Travel Group have agreed to develop, test and integrate technology that will process New Distribution Capability (NDC) offers and orders. READ MORE Marriott's profit boosted by strong transient and group demand Second-quarter net income rose 25%, from $489 million to $610 million. READ MORE Royal Caribbean invites guests to set vacation photos to music Users of an AI-powered tool called SoundSeeker can upload three photos. A program then analyzes colors, faces and other attributes and generates a soundtrack. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY TOVIN LAPIN Hawaii sees visitor growth despite Kilauea Although overall numbers are up in the first half of 2018, Hawaii Island visits are down 5%. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT Hotel guru Chip Conley The Joie de Vivre Hospitality founder talks about his work with Airbnb and his new endeavor: a resort-retreat dedicated to midlife issues. READ MORE Advertisement ITALY WITHOUT THE CROWDS: HELP CLIENTS SEE A NEW SIDE There are plenty of undiscovered treasures to explore in Italy, from less-visited attractions in classic destinations like Venice and Rome to off-the-beaten path treasures. Learn how to point clients in the right direction and provide unmatched insights into la bella vita in Italy…  Sponsored by Alitalia. Read More MORE NEWS Jade Mountain could get sister resort, Jade Sea The new St. Lucia resort would be separated from Jade Mountain by a ridge in the hillside. READ MORE USTOA chief Terry Dale inks 3-year extension USTOA chair Dana Santucci said Dale's leadership has "fostered growth in the membership, financial health and awareness of USTOA." READ MORE Hong Kong tours/activities startup launching U.S. operations Klook, founded in 2014, has secured $200 million in Series D funding. The company said the funding will help it launch platforms in the United States and Europe. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY TW Chats on Twitter today: Wellness travel Spa and fitness trends, clean eating, the best places to unwind, mind and body awareness -- we'll bring in some of the best in wellness travel experts to tweet about what's happening now. The chat is Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Eastern. READ MORE 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.