2015 Archives

This is a tiny acquisition for TripAdvisor to enhance the technology and features of its mobile apps.

Abercrombie & Kent may have been one of the first companies to capitalize on experiential travel but it has since become a mainstream phenomenon sought after by travelers of all spend levels. Companies across all sectors can learn from Abercrombie & Kent's decades-long success.

Fostering a personal relationship with guests, which is critical for hotels looking to build loyalty and drive direct bookings, has never been easier through multiple online channels. However, tools that streamline, automate and consolidate some of that information and interactions is necessary to sustainable success.

Walking into a travel terminal, beginning a journey and then following it through, is poised to become an increasingly autonomous experience. It may well be marked not as much by lines at a kiosk but instead by the wave of a watch or band at a sensor, followed by an instant interaction in which seamless add-ons and ancillary sales could become a major market factor for travel brands who lean into the convergence of mobile payments and wearable tech.

Building an active user base is the biggest challenge that any startup faces at inception. Giving users a reason to return regularly is needed from launch day.

"Cannabis Goes To Spa", “Wellness Traditions from the Islamic World” and “Forest Bathing” certainly an unusual collection of trends in the wellness sector, well worth reading.

A fascinating peek into how user reviews get changed in a sharing economy platform site like Airbnb, but this paper leaves the possibility of tons more research that could be done from here.

Is it worth nearly $4 million to reach consumers during the big game? For some of these brands it's a bet they're going to take.

These are the aviation trends we were talking about this week.

These are the hospitality trends we were talking about this week.