Google has the ability to scale its hotel-booking service because of the already-existing integration of third-party hotel-technology partners such as Sabre, and due to Google's sheer reach.
As luxury travel continues to flourish in hospitality it only makes sense for the aviation sector to answer the call with startups selling private jet travel for travelers looking for something different.
Standard Hotels' majority investment in the Bunkhouse Group gives our favorite little hotel company in America a chance to extend its laconic legs beyond Texas.
The growth of connectivity and entertainment in-flight is both encouraging and impressive. We still feel the birds-eye view from the window is the most thrilling and entertaining thing about being on a plane, but it's great to have something to do when the lights are off.