2014 › August

Finnair respected the best features of the A350XWB by choosing to keep it simple, and roomy. We can only hope other airlines which will fly the A350 will be inspired by this approach.

Companies such as Concur, Google, and Rocketrip are transforming business travel and the establishment biggies, from American Express to BCD and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, will eventually have to adapt, as well.

Robots won't "free up" human talent as much as they will replace it when they prove to be more labor efficient and cost effective.

This gives experiential travel a new twist.

Rental cars, trains, and taxis are present for their customers on social, but it needs to step up the pace.

As travel to and throughout Asia grows, the global hub of the tourism and aviation industries will move east impacting all international industry stakeholders.

Business travel is back on the rise meaning increased visitation and occupied hotel rooms in cities across the country. Meetings growth in these midwestern cities mirrors general tourism and economic growth in the region.

Group booking has always been a big challenge for startups. Groupize is now five years into the game, and investors have the confidence to see where this heads.

There is clearly demand for more ground transit options, but startups must be cognizant of working with airports to bring about change rather than create a hostile operating environment for incumbents.