2014 Archives
Tourism
The Historic American Sites That We Saved and Lost In 2013
Americans received a wake up call to the importance of their parks and monuments in 2013 when a partial government shutdown closed hundreds of sites. But there are smaller institutions and patches of land across the country that fight for their survival on a daily basis.
Airlines
Airline Pilots To Get More Rest But New Rules Will Mean More Delays
The new FAA rules on pilot rest could lead to more flight delays and cancellations, but ensuring that pilots in the cockpit aren't nodding off because they are excessively tired is sensible and worth it.
Announcements
How Independent Collection is Trying to Build a 21st Century Hotel Brand
The plucky Independent Collection hospitality group is evolving with advanced reservation and reputation management systems providing better communication with guests and overall guest data.
Tourism
Disney's Giant Turkey Legs Are an Unexpected Instagram Hit
The smallest element of a destination can stick with travelers the most. Even if that element isn't so small.
Ground Transport
Helsinki Humanizes Public Transportation With a Beautiful Photo Project
We'd love to see similar projects done by cities around the world, and then have them use the participants' stories and suggestions to make public transportation a little better every year.
Airlines
Southwest Gets More Fuel-Efficient While Poised To Fly Internationally in 2014
With new, international destinations slated to begin in 2014, Southwest will need this fuel savings and all of the efficiencies it can find.