2013 Archives
The glass that will change how we see travel, literally
The glass and its use case compresses all of our travel communication and gadget needs in one, using the glass UI. Remains to be seen if costs come down, and people are willing to sport the same robot-glasses look.
Rafat Ali |
An argument for why airlines should ban passengers from reclining their seats
Misery loves company, but few passengers would be willing to give up their three inches of space for the general good of the cabin.
World-renowned street art boosts tourism in London’s creative East End
With chain stores and iconic sights, it's difficult to experience a city from an angle that doesn't seem well trod. Street art tours give visitors an angle on a destination that may have a few surprises.
Oliver Bennett |
Southwest launches movie-on-demand service for digital devices
Airlines are dreaming of the day when they can ditch the complicated, heavy, and expensive seat-back entertainment systems for profit-generating bring-your-own-device systems.
Rafat Ali |
Hotels get revenue boost turning lobbies into co-working spaces
Hotels may have found a way to capitalize on this free and sought after space, but enterprising guests that have held lobby meetings for years will be surprised to find an extra fee.
The airline seats of the future: Mesh lounge chairs, personal overhead bins
Improving something as small as the fabric of seats could have impressive impact on the comfort of economy class, but airlines will be hesitant to invest in the potentially expensive experiment.
Australia’s quest to become the most talked about destination on the planet
"Our job at Tourism Australia is as creator, co-creator, curator and syndicator of this content." That's surely nirvana-level social media marketer talk right there.
Rafat Ali |
SkiftStats: Florida’s 2012 tourism numbers set a new state record
Florida's courting of tourists has meant good things for residents as well: Better beaches, improving transportation, and jobs where other states in the U.S. fall short.
Sara K. Clarke |
Dubai will have its first over-water villas with Anantara project
Despite all the odds and lots of logic, the palm-shaped development in the sea has survived the economic downturn and Dubai's financial challenge and continued to be a destination for high-end resorts and real estate.
AllArabianBusiness.com Staff |