2013 Archives

Google Glass will be promoted through so many travel and cultural experiences in the future that use of the wearable tech will undoubtedly wear thin, but for now Authentic Voyages is wise to get ahead of the pack in its marketing for running of the bulls.

Want to reinvigorate the Southwest brand? Just think of the market share gains that Southwest would earn if it made its TV Flies Free promotion permanent. Free Wi-Fi, baby.

There are only so many historic landmarks you can fit in an airport, but there must be a more creative way to deal with this building than creating another parking structure.

Goatscaping is having a moment, especially at U.S. airports where the wooly landscapers provide a cheap, eco-friendly way to keep grounds well groomed.

A good start on understanding travelers usage of Twitter for travel, but it is too small and limited to draw bigger conclusions for now.

Among the efforts China needs: coordinated tourism marketing to attract younger visitors, relaxing visa requirement in big way, and controlling its dreaded pollution which is generating scary headlines world over and dissuading visitors.

Drunk and rowdy gondoliers don't exactly contribute to the romantic vibe of Venice. But the city has become such a caricature of itself that it's not nearly as surprising as it should be.

An IPO for Eastern Europe's answer to Ryanair points to the continued strength of the low-cost carrier model in Europe.

This is the first Chinese airline to offer Wi-Fi on board, and even though it is limited to certain "approved" sites, it is free.