2015 Archives

It's interesting, or perhaps not surprising, that Hyatt's revving up its select service and extended stay brands in light of its recent partnership with Onefinestay to give guests who want home-stays and a home-stay feel with added amenities more options.

TripAdvisor, with its hotel and restaurant reviews, hotel bookings and tours and activities, is a much more well-rounded travel site than the younger Airbnb at this stage. Still, TripAdvisor has some Airbnb envy, and wants to take advantage of the sea changes in the global lodging industry.

Safety regulations and the limited space available on aircraft make it challenging for airlines to improve at the same rate as airports in accommodating passengers with disabilities. But if some airlines have done it, so can others.

Recent findings show that London is the most Googled city in the world, especially for its arts and culture, which is why Downton Abbey star Jim Carter is very politely bragging about all the top cultural events happening in the city this fall.

Online travel agencies have a lot to worry about these days, and although they're still one of the main booking sources, the higher percentage of U.S. outbound travelers booking directly with airlines and hotels has to have them worried.

Millennial meeting attendees value face-to-face networking at meetings and events just as much as previous generations. Download this report for FREE to learn more.

Here we have the secret of the Spirit ULCC formula for success: butts in seats. Butts in tight seats, even. You can build an entire industry around the 1%--and airline industry has--but the 99% are still going to want to fly.

Richard Branson made sure that his Virgin Atlantic oozed cool and shook the aviation industry out of a bland stupor. It's good to see that dynamic brand endure in an industry where many other iconic trailblazers have faded into memory.

Georama is unique because meeting attendees can now interact with any other group moving around in a non-static environment, via both HD video feed and social media chat in real time.

If Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group build a new guest reservations system for the "community," will the hotel industry community buy in and introduce the system? That's the hope, anyway.