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It is interesting to see that the Travel Technology Association, which takes the online travel agency side on the hotel tax issue, is siding with members HomeAway and Airbnb on short-term rental legislation.

Travelers had more or less made up their minds about where they're headed for the upcoming holiday, which may have diverted their attention from destinations' social media channels.

What Marriott is doing on the mobile check-in front will become industry standard over the next few years. In addition, the front desk as a required stop during the check-in process is on the way to becoming extinct.

Apple Leisure Group is competing with cruise lines to attract the business of American travelers to Mexico and the Caribbean. Like cruise lines trying to win over first-time cruisers, Apple Leisure Group is attempting to get Americans who have never had a passport before to get off the couch and experience their first foreign vacations.

Delivering a great experience starts long before a guest walks in the door and it a service element that has to be instilled in the staff so it becomes second nature.

Many of the largest travel problems have already been solved, making startups' goals to improve the user experience through design, platform, and information.

The WOW tourism-based Iceland hub strategy is not dissimilar from that of IcelandAir. But by staying clear of big hubs, planning for sustainable growth and keeping fares low, Mogensen has mapped-out his flight path in favorable winds.

Aerial drone videos change perspective on landscapes, literally and figuratively, and smart travel brands will have to figure out how to incorporate them in their marketing arsenal.

A lovely addition to the already lavish experience of traveling through Changi Airport -- and a boon to the locals.

A sharp increase in travel to the Middle East could be caused by increase in business travel after the slow summer months.

Sabre's Klein is correct that IATA won't be driving the implementation of the next wave of ancillary and personalized services from airlines. But the track record shows that Sabre won't likely be doing so, either.

It's difficult to determine an exact ROI on airports' holiday celebrations, but neglecting to recognize the season would be noticeable and have negative impact on customers' perceptions.