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Understand the shifting digital demands and circumstances of the business traveler, and how that affects travel brands and travel management companies. Get the report.

Alibaba's announcement marks a major investment in the online travel market and will compete with Ctrip for the rapidly increasing customer base in China.

Yahoo Travel opted to reach a deal with a search site, Hipmunk, which means in some cases users will have to navigate to Hipmunk and then navigate again to an online travel agency, airline or hotel site to complete their bookings. A little clunky, although Hipmunk also provides direct bookings on Hipmunk.com in some instances.

If Virgin Atlantic takes delivery of the 21 Dreamliners it has lined up, they will make up a majority of its fleet. With the airline's growth limited by Heathrow capacity constraints, taking advantage of the economic benefits of the new planes is of paramount importance.

In aviation, change takes time and patience pays off. We might have once thought pigs would fly before Butterflies, but airlines could be ready to fly convertibles.

By focusing on the heart and soul of boutiques, Brosh pinpoints what can't be easily copied by the majors.

The travel industry is beholden to Google for its SEO, targeted ads, keywords . . . and Google has figured out a way to drum up more business by getting everyone to play their game more rigorously. Dr Seuss, as always, provides a healthy dose of perspective.

NYC & Company is smart to attach the city's brand to the global "it girl;" however, Taylor appeals to a very specific kind of audience that could in some ways limit the influence of the new global campaign.

A pre-check system that was linked among a bunch of companies would be a step forward for road warriors if security assurances are adequate.

Best Western has overcome its brand reputation in recent years to be recognized for its international foot print as well as innovation online and within properties.