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Perceptive Travel, travel blog and source for fresh travel destinations and products, featured TGA member GoDesk as its product of the month giveaway for the month of May. A lucky winner named Christine from Los Angeles will receive two GoDesks for herself and a travel companion. TGA members, please send your company story and product info to TGA’s Kate Ryan to be considered for media placements like this!TGA Urges House China Committee to Remove China Section 301 Tariffs
TGA
On June 2, TGA joined dozens of other industry groups in sending a letter to the House Select Committee on China to correct the record on the negative impact of China Section 301 tariffs on American workers, American families, and American businesses. The letter urges the committee to work to remove the tariffs because they have been ineffective and have only caused harm.West Coast Port Labor Issues Continue as Some Los Angeles-Bound Rail Shipments Get Paused
CNBC
The Port of Los Angeles is the nation’s busiest port, processing $440 billion in cargo value per year. That market share has declined with more trade moving to the East Coast over the past year, at least partially due to labor issues on the West Coast that had supply chain managers worried about the reliability of service. READ MORE
The Verge’s Favorite Travel Gear
THE VERGE
It’s travel season, which means it’s time to pack your bathing suit, your hiking boots – and your tech. We asked the staff of The Verge what their favorite travel gear was, and as you can imagine, we got a wide range of answers — from backpacks and travel apps to power strips and selfie sticks. READ MORE
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Priceline Joins A.I. Chatbot Race, Signing on with Google to Help Ease Travel Booking
CNBC
As new artificial intelligence tools make their way beyond consumer chatbots and internet search and into a widening array of businesses, online travel is jumping aboard. Booking, Expedia and Airbnb are among travel companies looking for ways to ease the booking process and help consumers more swiftly make plans. READ MORE
Embracing Innovation in Changing Times
RETAIL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
ICXA Executive Director Alicia Lavay shares how retailers and brands can pursue bulletproof innovation by being agile and adaptable. READ MORE
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12 Best-Selling Luggage and Travel Accessories That Are Essential for Your Upcoming Summer Vacation — Starting at $8
REAL SIMPLE
The warm-weather months are filled with opportunities to take advantage of the extra sunshine, which is why many people choose to go somewhere new. If you’re headed on a beach vacation or to a lush destination anytime soon, these travel essentials are sure to help make the most of your trip from start to finish. READ MORE
Could Air Travel Get Even More Miserable? Yes, and Here’s Why
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Yes, fares have been high throughout our past two years of revenge-travel mode. Packed jets, ill-tempered passengers, bad airline management and weather roulette contributed to some miserable travel conditions last year, when more than 180,000 flights were canceled, according to Department of Transportation data. READ MORE
9 Tools to Help You Manage Your Business’ Social Media
CO BY U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Need help keeping up with social media? Here are some of the most common types of social media marketing tools and what they can do for your business. READ MORE
Retail Store Openings and New Concept Trends
RIS NEWS
A slew of retail store expansion plans has been announced this spring, as well as some new concepts from retailers. READ MORE
25 Compact Travel Products to Help You Maximize Space in Your Luggage
BUZZFEED
Everything you need, but tiny — and described by multiple reviewers as life-changing. READ MORE
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