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Airlines

Today’s state of business travel: C-level executives pay for peanuts in coach

The relationship between corporations and the travel industry is one that’s bound to go in circles until the overall economy improves since budgets are beyond tight and airfares and room rates are dependent on demand.

12 years ago

Hotels

Qatar to invest $65 billion on tourism to prepare for 2022 World Cup

The World Cup has become ultimate test for countries looking to grow their nascent, or floundering, tourism markets and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make a strong first impression.

12 years ago

Hotels

Why big chain hotels in the U.S. have the edge on creating digital brands

Although the Internet does spread the word on quaint B&Bs, chains like the Four Seasons and Marriott forever have the advantage of holding enough resources to experiment online, and the experience to avoid hucksters selling 360 photo galleries and other dubious digital features.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Hotels

InterContinental Hotels improving on hotel sales and rate outlook

The chain's stock is rising based on hopes of getting details next week about the sale of assets such as the InterContinental New York Barclay in 2013.

Nick Fletcher | 12 years ago

Hotels

Atlantic City’s Borgata is the first hotel to let guests gamble without leaving bed

New Jersey’s recently enacted law allows gambling over hand-held devices anywhere on a casino’s property meaning this is just the first in a wave of tech innovations that will likely boost casino’s profits.

12 years ago

Airlines

Budget pod hotels come to Moscow to combat sky-high room rates

The Japanese-style capsule hotels are trending worldwide, but their presence in Moscow is just one small step in making the city a more affordable and attractive destination for business travelers.

Henry Meyer and Stepan Kravchenko | 12 years ago

Hotels

New Hard Rock Hotel to lure younger pool and party crowd to Palm Springs

For the last decade Palm Springs has been trying to change the perception that it's a destination for the Bob Hope set. Will Vegas-like pool parties finally do the trick?

Roger Vincent | 12 years ago

Hotels

Boutique hotels spark an economic and cultural revival in small-town U.S.A.

These boutique hotels offer guests the authentic experiences they seek and attract investments for revitalizing projects; however, none of it would be possible without the Internet fueling the hotel’s marketing and reach.

12 years ago

Hotels

London hotel holds Valentine’s Day promotion via Twitter’s Vine app

Many hotels are overwhelmed with the current selection of social media platforms, but experimenting with new mediums will pay off in the long run even if the buzz on new products dies out quickly.

12 years ago

Hotels

With brand details finally worked out, Virgin Hotels is ready for U.S. debut

Virgin’s dedicated following will be quick to either praise or criticize the hotel chain for how well the it translate the lifestyle brand into a social, dining, and sleeping experience.

12 years ago