There have never been more people angling to become the next Bourdain with the help of social media and digital cameras, but he's held his spot as the king of travel and food media. This series is another way to enforce his stature and keep interest in "Parts Unknown" high as the series rolls on.
The demands of the increasingly smartphone- and tablet-equipped consumer are reshaping the way travel brands interact with travelers. Mobility and the ability for brand representatives to react in an anytime-anywhere…
Unlike Airbnb's other markets, there are several reasons for a single person to manage dozens of listings in Cuba. Setting up this model could lead to its replication in other, hard to manage areas.
Curating photos, videos, and articles into a new self-contained digital experience puts travel brands at the mercy of the millennial mindset and the platform itself.
The Evercore report might be read as ammunition for one of the big online travel agencies to acquire HomeAway. On the other hand, it shows that the commission model in vacation rentals will face much resistance.
These are fun to look back on and see how travel desktop pages have changed, but apps and mobile sites are increasingly being used to plan and book travel making those almost more important than the fancy desktop redesigns.