2015 Archives

The program is advantageous to travelers and to national security, but this “blue seal” CBP approval could make certain routes and hubs more popular than others. No doubt, both airlines and airports take note of this.

Until it begins working according to the standards many expect, perhaps it would be best for airlines to price the future accordingly.

More time is spent in the hotel room than between two people on an airplane anyway, so it makes sense that travelers are willing to pay more for the hotel experience they want.

Kayak already displays some vacation rental listings from sister site Booking.com although HomeAway's properties, many from individual owners, would give Kayak users additional choice. The Kayak-HomeAway partnership could be a nice test for Kayak parent the Priceline Group to see if it wants to cozy up in some form with HomeAway.

Just because the ability to connect with a local in a new city exists, doesn't mean that the local necessarily wants to meet. This theory can be applied to many of the emerging travel tools today.

The older working millennials are the prime age group travel brands should be focusing on when it comes to mobile booking services.

Even with rising demand for South American extended stay hotels, there is still a challenge to convince local owners and developers to build the brand's larger room product.

The demand for a local, authentic travel experience is now driving large hotel companies to develop new brands to differentiate themselves and deliver experiences that immerse guests in local communities.

It’s good to be the king — or at least the CEO.

For travel startups, company culture is more than window-dressing. It can have a lot to do with whether or not you survive to fight another day.