2015 Archives

Higher gas prices don't seem to be worrying travelers and it looks like summer travel will do well on its important first seasonal test as hotel stays this Memorial Day shape up to be more expensive than last year.

Soon the question won't be whether your hotel has a connected app -- it'll be how good your hotel's app is.

Getting a holistic view of summertime conversations on Facebook takes away a little bit of the guesswork in creating, planning, and distributing content.

Having plenty of rewards seats means nothing if airlines don't make it easier for travelers to redeem their rewards points, something that's becoming harder to do as programs become more revenue-based.

If former president George Bush thought of himself as "the decider," children, and particularly the offspring of U.S. millennial parents, are increasingly exerting their power in deciding where the family will go for vacation. Travel marketers -- take note.

This infrastructure is supported by demand for many applications beyond aviation, but the business benefits of connected aircraft build a compelling case for airlines.

What are we missing here?

Medellin doesn't have massive casinos or beachfront properties to attract conventioneers but it is a city on the move that is becoming a model and beacon of hope for cities throughout Latin America and developed countries, as well.

For now, all things seem to be coming up roses for the new Wyndham Rewards program. Provided their program stabilizes and builds trust with travelers, the loyalty members should come.

Air New Zealand was one of the first airlines to infuse creativity into otherwise stale safety videos and continues to improve on the concepts as other airlines catch on to its success.