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DAILY BULLETIN
September 4, 2018
TOP STORIES
Google's travel incursion
gradual, but a threat to OTAs
The tech giant's most recent move was to begin offering exclusive hotel discounts via its Google One cloud storage platform.
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Zika virus remains concern for travelers with pregnancy plans
While media coverage of Zika has largely faded into the background, agents say that clients who are most at risk -- women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant -- are still avoiding travel to areas where the virus has been locally transmitted.
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United follows JetBlue with
fee hike for checked bags
The first checked bag on flights in the Western Hemisphere jumped from $25 to $30 on Friday.
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INSIGHT BY JERI CLAUSING
Turkey tourism booming
as bargains abound

Virtuoso this month put Turkey at the top of its "Hot 10" list, noting that bookings by U.S. travelers are up 310% from a year ago.

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POSTCARD FROM ASIA
After 'Crazy Rich Asians,' is Singapore ready for its close-up?
Yeoh Siew Hoon

The Hollywood blockbuster film offers Singapore a chance to win more recognition and attract more visitors.

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WHAT'S ON IN THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN

From well-known top-tier beach destinations like Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen to lesser-known gems like Holbox, Akumal and Bacalar, ongoing developments and initiatives mean there's always something new to discover for repeat visitors and first-timers alike. Catch up on news, selling points and highlights with the new digital What's On in the Mexican Caribbean.

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MORE NEWS
In New Orleans, a regulation reboot for short-term rentals
Rentals facilitated by Airbnb, HomeAway and similar web-driven operations have been changing neighborhoods in New Orleans, generating headaches along with tourist dollars.
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Thousands stranded on Greek islands due to ferry crew strike
On Monday, crews decided to extend for at least one more day a strike that has left travelers stranded on Santorini, Crete, Mykonos and other isles.
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Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
is brand's first hotel
in Southeast Asia
The hotel rises 60 stories above Bangkok's busy Ratchaprasong intersection.
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Charter Hotel Seattle opens
The downtown hotel features the Fog Room, an indoor-outdoor bar and lounge on the rooftop with views of the Puget Sound.
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