2013 Archives

There is no question about it: guidebook publishers should fear Wikivoyage, but travelers should rejoice. Though give it some time to build up into a useful resource.

Kayak has a tough road to displace home-grown Trivago in Germany, but with Priceline's backing and new product twists, Kayak should be able to make things interesting.

The latest CFO change at Orbitz Worldwide, coming just a few weeks before the company reports fourth quarter financial results, doesn't do much to portray an image of stability.

Berlin's hotels haven't been hit by the recession like their European neighbors, but profits are stilll low due steady growth on the supply side not being met by a proportional increase in demand.

When LAX exceeds expectations for this "multi-sensory media experience," it may get passengers to turn off their personal downloads and engage with something besides the free Wi-Fi.

Cruise Planners' management is on its own now, and should be able to do what is think is best for the company without worrying about any meddling from its former owner.

Oil may be Saudi Arabia's largest industry, but tourism is in second place and the pace of hotel construction points to even more growth in 2013.

Delta tops the list for best performers to round out the year while American Airlines continues its poor run in last place between the five largest carriers.

Flight attendants prepare for unruly passengers in a variety of ways, from knowing where the tape is stored to where a big passenger who can help you is sitting, but that doesn't make their job any easier.

It is indeed Queen's turn, the most diverse, authentic and till-now ignored borough in New York City. Will be a huge boost to tourism if done right.