2014 › October

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.

After all these years, Bourdain is still willing to wade into the unknown and put anything in his mouth for the sake of experiencing new culture. That's what differentiates him from most others that tiptoe around the outside of a new place.

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.

The key to fostering any travel community is attracting a large enough user base to vary the kinds of input and destinations of users. Providing some value is a good stepping stone to building those kinds of relationships.

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.