Jason Clampet

Hardly a surprise that Sparks, who was brought in to resurrect the brand, would depart after it has basically given up.

The cruise lines have realized that allowing its customers to communicate while traveling is good marketing and good business.

You can't bring a T-1 line with you at sea, but cruisers are connecting faster than ever before as cruise lines see a benefit to keeping communication quick and increasing customer loyalty.

TripAdvisor may have its challenges, but unlike magazines it doesn't have to chase advertisers or pay top dollar for content. It's a mix that may be difficult for a magazine veteran to understand, but it won't be hard to get used to.

For the average consumer 'green' went by the wayside when the economy slumped. Now carbon credits have become something travel providers do in the background.

Travel at the top 1% has been growing faster than the rest of the industry over the last two years. Expect more branded, luxury experiences.

Until the judge rules, there is going to be a great deal of activity from Airbnb's PR team, as well as its 'grassroots' group, Peers.

Airbnb would have to put on quite a show today to get the judge to side with them. But if they lose, expect an appeal as well as a PR blitz that will dwarf all others.

It's hard for resorts and hotels to justify costs related to preparing for climate change in the coming years when they can easily pass along costs to future owners. What Miami and other cities need is a sense of shared responsibility.

Airbnb's combative tone speaks to the severity of the issue for the sharing brand.