diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index e738f79..e3baa48 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 sudo: false
 language: python
 install: pip install -U tox coveralls
+dist: xenial
 
 matrix:
   fast_finish: true