Jason Clampet

Hotels

Airbnb gets more U.S. competition as 9flats snaps up iStopOver

9flats is Airbnb's prime competitor in Europe and, unlike copy-cat side Wimdu, has some tested travel minds behind the steering wheel. Look for some fun movement in the U.S. as they begin to seriously compete.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Atlantic City’s airport needs the expressway’s tolls to stay in business

You don't want to look at Atlantic City's revenues too closely. You think the airport's bad? The social cost of running A.C.'s casinos is even higher.

Jennifer Bogdan, The Press of Atlantic City | 12 years ago

Online Travel

The hotel industry starts chattering about Expedia’s new pricing model

Media and PR

Afar magazine moves co-founder to new role and learns to speak German

Despite the news and movement at the magazine, it still faces a challenge as it can't seem to translate its fan base to an active online community despite years of trying.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Hotel guests are attracted by free Wi-Fi and heavy discounts

Guest like to feel that they're not being nickel and dimed, and there's no better way to do that then throw them some free Wi-Fi and an extra night for free.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines is now offering baggage delivery — and not just when it’s lost your stuff

Travelers have been piecing together baggage delivery like this for years, so it's good to see an airline work it into its program. Let's hope US Air keeps the service post-merger.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Video: Expedia goes after Australians with gamification project

Expedia is looking to push its travel expertise with this new campaign and tie into the inspirational nature of travel rather than advertising its deals or site functionality.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

European low-cost carrier introduces fee for some carry-on bags

You still get your personal item, but anything larger than a small laptop case will cost you. Nice side effect: boarding and de-planing times will be cut if the fees scare enough people.

The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Airlines

U.S. airlines relying more and more on self-service technologies

Some airlines see self-service technology as a way to help an already reduced staff manage all their other responsibilities. And of course Spirit Airlines sees it as another way to charge a fee.

Arlene Satchell, Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel | 12 years ago

Tourism

Off the opinion page and onto the streets: Political tours get legs in London

Taking the news off the page and putting it on the street for people to understand can be more interesting than waiting for it to show up in history books, even if that does mean you'll alienate certain customers with politics.

Tom Meltzer, The Guardian | 12 years ago