Daily Bulletin: There's no stopping AI | Big step for Airbnb and Concur

 

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DAILY BULLETIN August 7, 2018 TOP STORIES 2 steps forward, 1 step back: AI's role in travel challenging but inevitable Experts foresee a bright future, especially for technologies that make humans "smarter" by helping them in their jobs. AI does face hurdles, though, as evidenced by the recent shuttering of WayBlazer. READ MORE Concur to list Airbnb homes in booking tool, alongside hotels Properties flowing into Concur will meet Airbnb for Work criteria, which means they must be an entire home or a private room with ensuite or private bath. READ MORE Royal Caribbean eliminating spending credit for guests paying nonrefundable deposit Resources that had gone toward the credit will now be used to further lower the fare. READ MORE 4 dead, 1 missing in Alaska sightseeing plane crash Searchers said Monday that they found four people dead in a sightseeing airplane carrying Polish tourists in Denali National Park. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Despite setbacks, Facebook remains a social media force Facebook has faced scrutiny and even calls for boycotts this year, but travel agent activity on the platform is way up, as consumer engagement with their pages grows. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY From Abercrombie & Kent, an 'intimate and authentic' Cuba tour The tour operator is returning to the island with two fall departures. 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 AAA Exclusive Vacations fills gap with adventure brand Seeking to attract younger travelers with adventure trips, AAA decided to create its own brand instead of partnering with a tour operator. READ MORE United names senior VP of sales Jake Cefolia replaces Dave Hilfman, who in March announced plans to retire. READ MORE Delta-Korean Air launching Boston-Seoul route The joint venture partners will begin flying five days per week between the cities on April 12. READ MORE Frontier and Volaris start codesharing Frontier is now selling 40 nonstop routes operated by Volaris between the U.S. and Mexico. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY TW Chats on Twitter tomorrow: 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.