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Sign up today to receive ASTA SmartBrief.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/asta/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/asta?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/asta?sb_code=rssen-us24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D48E0581E-660F-4113-8E17-57D7564F6775%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D48E0581E-660F-4113-8E17-57D7564F6775%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCentury Cruises of China has unveiled the newest addition to its Yangtze River fleet -- the Century Legend.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTBusiness and Industry Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D61CE906B-8573-4C52-B1A8-9CC93B6963DB%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D61CE906B-8573-4C52-B1A8-9CC93B6963DB%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssLuxury estate Hacienda Petac in Merida, Yucatán, Mexico, has launched a set of wedding packages with customizable amenities.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTBusiness and Industry Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D9014EF2A-F7BC-4D6E-AE8F-12371D3BE1A1%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D9014EF2A-F7BC-4D6E-AE8F-12371D3BE1A1%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTBusiness and Industry Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DB0E558EA-3E95-4628-8CDA-B5A596F5A45F%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DB0E558EA-3E95-4628-8CDA-B5A596F5A45F%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCrystal Cruises reported a 35% year-over-year increase in advance bookings, which it attributes to travel agents' transaction -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DF14FA2D5-95C0-4A1E-BCD7-1983E7CDD8ED%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DF14FA2D5-95C0-4A1E-BCD7-1983E7CDD8ED%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAirport crowds are expected to surge this summer, and travelers may find some frustrations.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DBAFD40AF-FAD3-4650-B626-9C02D93E2344%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DBAFD40AF-FAD3-4650-B626-9C02D93E2344%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFliers no longer have to take an international flight to get high-end treatment. Many U.S.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DCEAA07F4-9AFE-43D6-A8AC-28DF92138851%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DCEAA07F4-9AFE-43D6-A8AC-28DF92138851%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D8F2C4018-BC44-4578-86F6-EDED4F226D91%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D8F2C4018-BC44-4578-86F6-EDED4F226D91%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssOahu, Hawaii, offers unique charm in the summer thanks to a number of events.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTConsumer Travel Newshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DEDB181B1-8E16-46F8-8E68-58DDB2DC4F18%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DEDB181B1-8E16-46F8-8E68-58DDB2DC4F18%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA bipartisan group of 145 U.S.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTRegulatory and Legislativehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DFFE26642-1438-4CE6-AACA-708E4E6281DD%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DFFE26642-1438-4CE6-AACA-708E4E6281DD%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCommunication can help travel agents maintain profitability and business growth amid common practices by suppliers to sell di -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTBest Practiceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DA9A5D4BD-70B9-4286-B097-ABB86BB66DEA%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DA9A5D4BD-70B9-4286-B097-ABB86BB66DEA%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIt's no longer enough to simply develop a website for your business, writes Phillip Klien.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTSmall-Business Strategieshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D6C7DC706-3ED8-4CB1-9B83-FDF4CC2CBF22%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3D6C7DC706-3ED8-4CB1-9B83-FDF4CC2CBF22%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThrough Custom Research ASTA can provide your company with the information needed to make effective decisions.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTASTA Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DA911A704-F99E-4FDC-8FFD-D4F9964E1CC8%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DA911A704-F99E-4FDC-8FFD-D4F9964E1CC8%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssEffective May 15, United increased its change fee for most international itineraries.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTASTA Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DEBC3D0B1-4115-4DB3-8AD9-F27A5F037E15%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday. -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:29:36 CDTEditor's Note