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Some of the U.S.'s Biggest Olympics Stars Turn to Cruise Lines for Housing
The handy thing about floating hotels is they can go where they are needed. It's just a shame the ships — and temporary residents — will be surrounded by "fetid waters."
BMW Challenges Uber with its Own Luxury Ride-Booking Service
When of the interesting aspects of the new BMW service in Seattle is that it will combine on-demand ride-services with rental and sharing options. We'll assuredly hear about more of this blending in coming years from other auto companies and major car rental firms.
Why Destinations Need to Rethink Their Visual Strategy
As consumers increasingly opt for image-driven content over other digital formats, destinations need to take greater control of how they market their visual identity. Download CrowdRiff's free report to learn the five questions marketers must ask to own their visual strategy.
FlyDubai Crash in Russia Tied to Pilot Error
Extreme weather certainly contributed to the crash of the FlyDubai plane in southern Russia in March but the initial findings say pilot error was a contributing factor.
Wynn Plans Las Vegas Strip Resort That's 'Just Like Disney'
After largely recovering (or resetting) after the disastrous fallout of the 2008 financial crisis, Vegas is once again embracing big developments on the Strip.
What Design-Centric Travelers Want in Hotels and Destinations
While casual travelers rely on Google search results and TripAdvisor reviews to inform their booking decisions, the growing sect of design-centric travelers are seeking out hotels and experiences as diverse and multidimensional as they are.
U.S. Senate Shoots Down Amendment That Would Mandate Airline Seat Size
Consumers hate small seats ... but they just love how cheap those seats are.
Marriott and Starwood Shareholders Approve Merger To Become World's Largest Hotel Company
Anbang, who? We thought this day might never come, but here we are: Marriott and Starwood are now just a few months away from becoming the world's largest hotel company.
Tourism to France Edged Upward in 2015 Although Attacks Had Negative Impact
France's 2015 visitations would have risen considerably higher if its people weren't the victims of terrorist attacks last year. Tourism officials -- and much of humanity -- hopes this isn't the "new normal."
Starwood Preferred Guest Missing from Top Hotel Loyalty Programs, According to J.D. Power
Interestingly, the Starwood Preferred Guest program, beloved among frequent travelers, ranked near the bottom, and it's never fared well in past J.D. Powers' reports. So, why is it so admired, and why does Marriott want it so badly?
Expedia Chair Barry Diller: Artificial Intelligence Will Be Travel's Next Big Thing
Barry Diller's intelligence is not artificial at all and it's sometimes underrated. Diller has been one of the superstars in crafting the trajectory of online travel through his acquisitions and perseverance when things didn't always go smoothly.
How Booking.com Profits Handsomely From Bidding on Hotel Names
Many cash-strapped independent hoteliers have been relatively laid back and allowed Booking.com to bid on their trademarked names and are even handing over their digital marketing and website creation to Booking.com's BookingSuite division. Given their resource constraints, that's not likely to change in any meaningful way anytime soon.
A Robust Bikeshare Network Is Still Developing in U.S. Cities
Bikeshare networks will likely struggle to gain traction until they connect users to more intercity transportation options.
Building a Lifestyle Brand With Instagram, Digital Media and a Small Budget
Why are brands like Apple, Disney and Nike are among the world’s most valuable? Because they’re able to embody a lifestyle, offering consumers access to an emotional connection that goes well beyond their product offering.
5 Homeland Security Priorities to Enhance Safety and Keep the Lines Moving
Will this list make passengers waiting in long airport lines feel any better? It's doubtful, but maybe some new solutions will emerge.
Uber To Pay $10 Million To Settle Driver-Background Suits
Whether it is the amount of discounts travelers can get online or the quality of driver background checks, companies can't make wild, unsubstantiated claims to the public. Uber's claims about the research it did regarding drivers background checks were excessive and now Uber has to pay a hefty fine to settle the matter.
Air France Is Trying to Woo Young Travelers with a Discount Loyalty Program
We're not sure that discounts alone will help Air France pull many young travelers from trains and buses, but cheaper flights should give low-cost carriers some competition.
Flybe CEO on Joint Ventures: No Thanks
Flybe wants to keep it simple: No joint ventures wanted, just good, old-fashioned, passenger-boosting codeshares. Management at the European regional carrier have a bitter taste in their mouths after a joint venture gone awry with Finnair.
Boeing Gets Four Orders For 747 Jumbo Jets Worth $1.5 Billion
The 46-year-old Boeing 747 lives, sort of. The updated aircraft attracted just two orders last year but added another four orders, announced April 7, worth $1.5 billion.
Rhode Island's Branding Woes and More Digital Marketing News This Week
Without the added dose of Internet outrage, would Rhode Island's new tourism campaign have been as negatively received? These days Destination marketing is as much about appealing to online audiences as it is about reaching potential visitors.
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