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DAILY BULLETIN
October 18, 2018
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Citizen hotelier: Companies embrace social responsibility
From training refugees for hospitality jobs to helping to fight human trafficking, manning food banks and teaching immigrants English, hotel companies are stepping up to the plate and accepting social responsibility as part of their corporate culture.
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MSC places order for four luxury vessels
The line signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian shipyard Fincantieri worth more than $2 billion for the 1,000-passenger ships, the first of which is scheduled to arrive in 2023.
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Intrepid Travel launches ethical tours targeting millennials
The line includes more than 80 trips designed exclusively for 18- to 29-year-olds that offer affordable alternatives to backpacking and big bus tours.
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Canada now world's largest legal marijuana marketplace
More than 100 cannabis shops were expected to open across the nation on Wednesday, though no stores will open in Ontario, which includes Toronto. The most populous province is working on its regulations and doesn't expect stores until next spring.
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Study reveals 'troubling' findings about drone flights around U.S. airports
During a 13-day period in May, the researchers used a drone signal monitor to detect activity near Daytona Beach airport.
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United staying course:
No carry-on bags
for basic economy
"It's working as designed, and we're full speed ahead with where we are at," Andrew Nocella, the carrier's chief commercial officer, explained during an earnings call Wednesday morning.
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INSIGHT BY SARAH FELDBERG
The end of an era:
Rehab says goodbye

After 15 years, the wild, weekly dayclub bash is packing up its adult sippy cups and beach balls to make way for the resort's transformation into Las Vegas' first Virgin Hotel.

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LEGAL BRIEFS
Allowing open booking by employees violates duty of care

Corporate travel managers should require employees to use TMCs for booking.

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MORE NEWS
Tourism Australia rolls out second phase of U.S. marketing campaign
The premise of this fall's ad campaign is to take U.S. travelers on a tour of a "Dundee movie backlot," while in reality showcasing national parks and other attractions throughout the country.
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'Pizza Anywhere' poised to expand on Carnival
The service, already available on the Horizon and Vista, enables passengers to have pizza delivered to them anywhere onboard.
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Windstar partners with Utrip
The cruise line has developed a pilot program to provide guests with port information from Utrip's travel personalization platform.
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Marriott to bring W brand to Sao Paulo, Brazil
Set for completion in 2021, the 179-room hotel is located in the city's Vila Olimpia business district.
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Lyft launches monthly subscription service
Users will pay a flat fee of $299 for 30 rides per month.
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U.S., Belize ink Open Skies pact
The agreement replaces the U.S.-U.K. air services agreement, known as Bermuda II, that has applied to U.S.-Belize air services since 1977.
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TravelPerk continues growth spurt with $44 Million funding round
The Barcelona-based business travel booking and trip management provider will use the Series C funding to accelerate growth and expand into new markets.
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