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Pairing the Queen Victoria with the Oriental Express for an 1930’s-era Far East adventure

This junket-generated story is nonetheless exciting with its promise of a long, lazy vacation with old-school luxe -- at new-school prices, of course.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Video: Airbnb’s co-founder Brian Chesky talks trust and alternative lodging with the BBC

For a site built largely upon the belief that people (or at least early adopters) are generally good, Airbnb is a model for how optimism can transform an industry.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

New ride-share app SideCar exemplifies the challenges ahead for the sharing economy

There's a balance to be found between regulation of the new upstarts and the realization that some rules are in place to protect consumers, not just create hassles.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Guidebook advice for Japanese in Scotland: Umbrellas, football and “the English”

Guidebooks often signal what's ahead with travel patterns, which is good news here for the Scotland that lies beyond fairways and putting greens.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Summer reading: The UK’s Travel Book of the Year long list is announced

Anyone who doesn't have their summer reading planned now has a dozen books to choose from. We recommend Peter Robb and Colin Thubron.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Russia can only become a bigger tourism destination if it cleans up

Hilton and other brands have identified the possibilities in Russia but they, like others, are cautioned by not only a poor infrastructure, but red tape, high prices, and poor customer service.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Japan offers multiple-entry visas to wealthy Chinese visitors

Chinese tourists are allowed to stay in Japan for up to 90 days and can enter and leave the country multiple times -- as long as they spend at least one night per visit in one of three areas hard-hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Air India pilots decide to end their two-month-long strike

India's airline industry is in massive flux right now, and a two-month strike didn't improve the situation for consumers or airlines. Whether or not this allows the industry some breathing space remains to be seen.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Consumer Reports magazine offers a list of good and bad U.S. chain restaurants

You may not want to count on Consumer Reports for advice about fine gourmet experiences, but their insight on cleanliness is worth a serious look, especially if you'll be on the U.S. interstate system this summer.

Skift | 12 years ago