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While this is clearly a political move -- it was timed to begin right before a hearing between Airbnb and the New York Attorney General's office in Albany -- it's also the first case of city leaders unifying behind the short-term rental law.

JetBlue pilots twice previously rejected unionization, but consolidation in the U.S. airline industry may have contributed to the pro-union vote this time. If the pilots aren't organised it would be difficult for them to have a say on any issues of substance should JetBlue decide to accept any merger proposals in the future.

Few travelers are using wearable technology right now, but brands that launch early will have time to iterate and improve their apps for early adopters and soon-to-be growing number of smartwatch owners.

Airbnb would have to put on quite a show today to get the judge to side with them. But if they lose, expect an appeal as well as a PR blitz that will dwarf all others.

It's hard for resorts and hotels to justify costs related to preparing for climate change in the coming years when they can easily pass along costs to future owners. What Miami and other cities need is a sense of shared responsibility.

All airlines are in a transition period now, and SAS's changes are indicative of how legacy airlines are adapting.

With its emphasis on long-haul flights to Asia, and connections to the mainland U.S., it would be in Hawaiian Airlines' best interest to make installation of Wi-Fi a higher priority. The airline may be under-estimating the desire for Wi-Fi among its core leisure travelers.

We need an American Vacation Revolution.

Airbnb's combative tone speaks to the severity of the issue for the sharing brand.