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DAILY BULLETIN May 13, 2022 TOP STORIES American Express Travel sheds light on why it's shuttering its rep network The company said the way customers are booking travel is changing. READ MORE Ensemble member questions Hickory's integrity after claim of acquisition bid suppression Eric Goldring, owner of Goldring Travel, says he believes the timing of the claim was intended to disrupt an impending vote by members. READ MORE 'Real Epcotian storytelling': How a Guardians coaster landed at Disney The Disney World park's first roller coaster celebrates the Community of Tomorrow's founding and mission. READ MORE Two Frenchman's Reef hotels set to open on St. Thomas in the fall Aimbridge Hospitality will manage the two Marriott properties: the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef and the Seaborn at Frenchman's Reef, Autograph Collection. READ MORE AmaWaterways is returning to Asia in October The river cruise line will offer itineraries to Cambodia and Vietnam on the Mekong River. READ MORE Drivers bemoan high gasoline prices with no relief in sight Just as Americans gear up for summer roadtrips, the price of oil remains stubbornly high. READ MORE Advertisement LAS VEGAS INSIGHT A Las Vegas landmark is about to go dormant By Paul Szydelko Hard Rock International is buying the Mirage and has no plans to keep the property's iconic volcano, which has been erupting on the Strip for more than three decades. READ MORE Advertisement LEGAL BRIEFS The lesson to learn from recent DOT 'fine' By Mark Pestronk The DOT singled out one OTA but meant the case to be a lesson for the entire agency industry. READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Walkout forces cancellation of all Jamaica flights Air traffic controllers left their posts over salary adjustments, grounding planes and stranding travelers. READ MORE Viking takes delivery of the Mars The latest ship in the line's oceangoing fleet will sail itineraries in the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and Northern Europe. READ MORE Sanctuary Retreats opens two luxury properties in Namibia The Okahirongo River Camp and the Okahirongo Elephant Lodge are Sanctuary Retreats' first in Namibia and brings its total on the African continent to 14. READ MORE Corporate booking platform Atriis is buying reTravel.io Company co-founder Omri Amsalem said the acquisition will bolster the abilities of the Atriis platform. READ MORE THIS WEEK ON THE FOLO PODCAST The destination weddings boom in 2022 Destination wedding experts on the growth in the number of guests, spending more and adding extras, the impact of social media and where couples are traveling to get married now. LISTEN NOW DAILY BULLETIN Editor: Jerry Limone 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.