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DAILY BULLETIN August 21, 2018 TOP STORIES Southwest invests for corp. sales growth, new distribution strategy Armed with a bigger sales force, SWA is on track to quadruple its new corporate contracts in 2018. READ MORE Disney puts luxury hotel plan on hold in feud with Anaheim The dispute centers on a $267-million tax break the Anaheim City Council approved in 2016 for a 700-room hotel. READ MORE ASTA name change reflects modern role of travel professionals There are a number of descriptors agents use to communicate their job function, but with a recently announced rebranding, ASTA is hoping to create a new industry standard: adviser. READ MORE Roadie app delivers for airlines with misplaced bags The crowdsourcing app, which was launched in 2015, is a sharing economy courier service connecting everyday drivers with people or companies that need items delivered. Related: See In the Hot Seat with Jon Litzenberger. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JERI CLAUSING Creative focus on kids a big trend at luxury resorts The programming involves educational components that help young travelers learn about the unique environment and the culture of the destination. READ MORE Advertisement IN THE HOT SEAT Delta's Jon Litzenberger The airline's director of airport customer service support, process and strategy talks about its partnership with Roadie for delivering delayed and misplaced baggage. READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Princess names 2020 ship Enchanted Princess The 3,660-passenger ship will join the Royal, Regal, Majestic and Sky Princess, starting in the summer of 2020. READ MORE Kid-friendly accommodations at Beaches Negril The rooms are situated near a variety of restaurants and the main pool. READ MORE W opens hotel in Xi'an, China The 385-room property is located in the city's Qujiang District, near the Datang Furong Garden, Qujiang Lake and other Xi'an attractions. READ MORE Swiss International joins TSA PreCheck The airline became the 54th carrier to join the program. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Travel Weekly's beat reporters are on Twitter Follow Travel Weekly's reporters on Twitter for news on cruise, hotels, tours, agent issues and destinations. In addition, Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann tweets travel industry news and insight from @awtravelweekly. 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.