2012 › October

Airlines

Travel in the northeast U.S. is slowly heading back to normal, with some caveats

The northeast has the U.S.'s best combination of roads, rail, and planes, so despite the amazing damage it's a role model for how a region can recover from a natural disaster.

David Koenig, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Travel in the northeast U.S. is slowly heading back to normal, with some caveats

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Hawaii tourism numbers on the up, though growth has slowed

The increase of all the new flights to the islands help, though any increase beyond the current numbers will mean more hotel infrastructure.

Audrey Mc Avoy, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Skift Originals

Orbitz and Brand USA partner in iPad app and beyond

ebookers' iPad app is probably smart placement for Brand USA as it tries to attract tourists from abroad. ebookers' integration of the troubled Apple Maps is a head-turner.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

SkiftDesign: Royal Brunei airline’s new logo & design

Compared to the mishmash it was, this is a big improvement in term of simplifying the look. It still will have to cater to the ornate taste of its royal rulers, so unlikely to ever be hip.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 12 years ago

SkiftDesign: Royal Brunei airline’s new logo & design

Tourism

Limited commuter services in New York reopen on Wednesday afternoon

Travelers stuck in New York City can attempt to access JFK and Newark Airports by car, but flights are so limited that it’s secure a seat before risking days sitting at the airport.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Yelp introduces menus and food porn to its website and mobile app

The added functionality is better than making users click through to restaurants’ own websites and adds another layer of community to Yelp who will rely on users for photos of menu items.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Amtrak resumes services between Newark Airport and southern states

Newark re-opened Tuesday morning, but it’s near impossible to reach the airport from New York City where Amtrak services are still suspended.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

Hotels

Marriott to double Asia properties by 2016

Go where the growth is, and Marriott is a strong brand in the Asian countries.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Cruise ports along the East Coast remain closed leaving ships stranded at sea

There’s been no damage done to the ships that remained at sea during Hurricane Sandy and cruise lines have sufficient supplies to accommodate guests several extra days. Ports are expected to open by tomorrow.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

It’s too soon to tell Hurricane Sandy’s impact on hoteliers’ business this week

The storm drove New York City residents into upper Manhattan’s hotels, but repair costs and reduced occupancy from tourism in other northeastern cities will likely hurt hotels’ bottom line.

Skift | 12 years ago