2014 Archives
Media and PR
Airbnb Gets Into Print Publishing With New Pineapple Quarterly
Airbnb has more good design sense in its little pinky than most companies have in their entire executive suite, so you just know this is going to look fantastic. We just hope the content won't be as ridiculous as Airbnb's misleading marketing.
Hotels
Interview: How Carlson Applies Retail Lessons to the Hospitality Experience
Hotel brands have to strike a balance between listening to customers' current needs and anticipating their future desires, a strategy that takes seamless technology and conscious employees.
Airlines
Skift Forum Video: Virgin America's Founding CEO on Building an Airline Customers Love
Reid has the freedom to be provocative and the experience to be right about what he says.
Media and PR
Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 8: An Unvisited Side of Jamaica
Jamaica is the perfect example of a destination that's become more focused on servicing tourists than it is taking care of its residents, a dangerous shift in priorities that will have a tremendous impact on the quality of life and livelihoods of future generations.
Airlines
The New 3-D Seat Design That Would Make Flying So Much Cooler
We love the bold design thinking of the Air Lair 'This might just fly!' concept. But it could take a while for airlines to get over outdated 'class' thinking. Until then, it won't fly.
Online Travel
5 New Travel Startups for Smarter Business Travel Practices
Tools built for business travelers have the opportunity to significantly improve pain points encountered on a daily or weekly basis, suggesting greater user retention that consumer startups, if done well.
Tourism
Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 4: Vivacious in Vietnam
Bourdain's enthusiasm for a destination defines the tone of an episode, and this is one in which clearly all involved were more than happy to be there.
Meetings
The Rise of ‘Innovation Districts’ as Creative Convention Venues
In addition to creative and well-designed infrastructure, these spaces also offer access to a destination's local education and leadership community -- additional draw for meeting planners and hosts.