Tourism
Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 2: Searching for Sanity in Sin City
Nobody wants to think of Las Vegas as the cultural center of the country, but Bourdain's exploration of the decadent to the dreary suggests it's a better snapshot of the country than most want to admit.
Online Travel
5 New Travel Startups That Get Users Active and Outside
Startups that fall back on a specific kind of curation must dedicate themselves to consistently delivering quality experiences for their target user. Easier said than done.
Tourism
Orlando Beats Out NYC as the Most Visited Destination in the U.S.
New York City draws more international visitors, who spend more time and money than U.S. travelers, but Orlando has its lock on repeat visitors elevating it to the most visited destination in the U.S.
Partnerships
Why Personalized Data Matters to Boosting Your Bottom-Line
Adara is a global leader in helping consumer brands find new customers using advanced precision-targeting technology powered by big data sourced from the world's leading travel and hospitality companies. To learn more visit adaraglobal.com
Sponsored Announcements
The Mexican Hotel That's Ditched a Reservation System for Airbnb
By working exclusively with Airbnb, Drift San Jose automatically gets a turnkey GDS and sales/marketing partner specifically targeting the hotel's desired consumer.
Airlines
Low-Cost Airlines Aren't Getting Much Traction Upselling Hotels Through Their Sites
The big question for these low cost airlines: Can they ever become effective at diversification beyond their own main product. How many people actually end up buying these services beyond air?
Tourism
CEO Interview: Hawaii Tourism Authority is Pivoting to Asia to Attract Chinese Travelers
Hawaii will definitely get in on the boom in travelers from Asia. The islands have lots to offer, but competition will be intense. With hotel rates soaring, hoteliers in Hawaii may come to realise that they may have to temper their rate hikes rather than make up for the 2007 recession in one fell swoop.
SkiftX
SkiftStats Travel Data Weekly: 21 Stats To Start Your Week
Mobile, that is where the action is in travel.