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The company has been hoping for a turnaround in Asia Pacific for years now, but so far business in the region is weak. If trade tensions continue to squeeze the company, will progress get even slower?

This week in digital news, booking through Instagram might finally work, Airbnb buys Gaest in a bid to enter further into the meetings and events sector, and a "glamping" startup raises $115 million.

This week in tourism, the Chinese travel system could have a global effect on the travel industry, Royal Caribbean sees growth in customers out of China, and the African Union makes progress on its passport for all of Africa.

This week in hospitality, Caesars responds to changing consumer demand, a report finds that direct booking keeps customers in loyalty programs, and a "glamping" startup raises $115 million.

This week in aviation, an All Nippon Airways deal could help the Philippine tourism industry, airlines target millennials with premium economy seats, and American Airlines struggles to deal with tumbling customer satisfaction.

Feeling pigeonholed, the expense-tracking company is betting big on the Super Bowl to break free.

The letter ASTA sent was over-ambitious and a little dramatic, but ultimately a smart move and way overdue.

This week in tourism, The New York Times strikes out with its 52 Places To Go list, business is booming for a black-owned tourism pioneer, and a Thai retail personality speaks up on Thailand's tourism issues.

This week in hospitality collaboration between luxury brands is growing, Cunard might be able to attract a younger audience, and Marriott Loyalty rebrands as Marriott Bonvoy.

This week in digital news, Airbnb moves to offer more meeting spaces, esports are shaking up event participant engagement, and Travelstop expands into other languages.