2013 Archives
Analysis: Do women have a place at U.S. airlines outside of stewarding?
The history of how women ended up serving snacks rather than selecting new routes is one that applies to almost all businesses, but Branson is one of the most outspoken in the industry that sees a need for change.
Samantha Shankman |
Airbnb, the coolest lingo for startup descriptions on AngelList
Sharing economy is the new new thing and companies large and small that unlock the value of underutilized assets using digital platforms will help redefine large swathes of industries across the spectrum.
Rafat Ali |
EasyJet’s board orders more aircraft just to tick off its founder and majority stakeholder
If that's not disfunction, then I've got a few dozen mothballed Dreamliners to sell you. EasyJet's toxic relationship with its founder and major stakeholder does nothing but provide snarky websites with more ways to tweak the challenged low-cost carrier.
Alistair Osborne |
Hottest new trends in outdoor tourism: wool, carbon skis & spoon-shaped sleeping bag
The outdoor adventure gear industry, despite being huge at around $300 billion in U.S. alone, has been under the radar in mainstream consciousness, and yet growing at 5 percent a year even during recessionary times.
Paul Foy |
Utah outlines big outdoor tourism plans as it balances development on federal lands
Utah's big vision on outdoor tourism is going to be closely watched everywhere in U.S., not just for balancing commercial development of public lands with preservation, but also because claiming back federal lands is a hugely controversial topic.
Brady McCombs |
Russian airline Aeroflot finally decides to rollout Wi-Fi in 2013
The Wi-Fi rollout comes some time after its international competitors, which is likely why Aeroflot is starting with long-range aircraft in its efforts to attract flyers and boost customer satisfaction.
SkiftAds of the Week: Scotland, Gecko Tours, Carnival Cruises, and Newfoundland
This week’s roundup really showcases how every element of a video from the music and transition speeds to choosing between visuals of people or landscapes sets the tone for a destination or activity.
Samantha Shankman |
Marriott and Hilton in Davos call for “smart visas” to ease global travel
Easing travel restrictions while balancing the move with security precautions is a no-brainer and Marriott and Hilton are smart to get out-front with their call for "smart visas."
United Airlines makes plea to win back straying business travelers
Corporate accounts will have to ensure that United is really over its problems before they return and sign new corporate agreements. United's reputation wasn't too attractive before the merger with Continental, and it nosedived as cancellations and delays became rampant.
Dennis Schaal |