2013 Archives

KLM isn't afraid to experiment, even if some ideas (social seating?) sound like real duds. This, on the other hand, is a welcome treat and a great reason why anyone flying KLM should tell all their friends what airline they will be on.

TV and travel technology companies have long looked to the day when people would be booking travel from their TV remote controls, and now the advent of Web-based smart TVs could accelerate innovation. Still, the marriage of TV, on the one hand, and trip planning and booking, on the other, has yet to be consummated. ProSiebenSat.1 and Lonely Planet are among companies giving it a try.

The arms race in premium lounges continues this year as the majors fight for the most valuable premium flyers.

The merger of US Airways and American Airlines is now a done deal. That was easy. Now comes the hard part.

A small peek into consumer perceptions of travel brands, and how they think about it.

UK has been aggressive in promoting the country internationally, and spending enough to make sure the visitor numbers rise. But it has lots of macro challenges, including promoting rest of the country outside of London, fixing the country's inbound airport hubs, loosening the visa regime, and more.

Dubai has the opportunity to become an example of how cities can gain control of their currently unregulated rental markets while strengthening their tourism offerings.

Diversifying India's tourism attractions is good for businesses countrywide if domestic and foreign visitors extend trips or look upon India in new light after a glass of Sula wine.