2013 Archives

Considering how many restaurants end up giving diners food poisoning every day, it's a bit unfair to call out Noma. But with great power comes great responsibility.

An opportunity to schmooze with buzzy travel startups, or if you do it right, learn how every topic discussed at SXSW from technology to marketing impacts the tourism business.

By saying that it would be very tough for low cost carriers to compete, United's Smisek is almost making the antitrust argument that the legacy carriers have grown too large for the public good.

Smart move from Google to show off its capabilities and educate on possible future of advertising and branded content, but use of Google+ login? Ugh.

Shopping for designer brands is a huge part of travel for newly rich emerging economies, and for foreign shoppers, these brands are way more expensive back in their own countries.

We all knew a TripAdvisor study would point to the importance of reviews, but the reports of optimism by North American hoteliers despite likely weaker gains points to an enthusiasm that could help them overcome the odds.

Did the kidnapping threat ever exist? Has the danger passed? Embassy officials aren't saying, but the tourism gates are back open apparently.

When drivers for SideCar get busted in Austin, they'll be the ones stuck with the fines, not the VC-backed startup. How's that for sharing?

The new hotel group was created by a group of investors in Dubai, making its first and likely flagship location no surprise, and right at home among the city’s eclectic and expensive hotel options.