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Technology may not address all our air travel needs, but improvements which take the hassle out of getting there and back, with our luggage in tact, are surely welcome.

Overcrowding is one of the biggest issues plaguing destinations. Here I outline a smart new way to allow free-market forces to not only limit overcrowding, but spread out the visitors and help fill the off-peak dates.

The travel and hospitality industry is overflowing with data. How can travel companies develop smart strategies to deliver more effective and personalized travel experiences? Skift and Boxever hosted a webinar to find out.

Southwest is certainly on an upward trajectory and the good times keep on rolling for the airline. The fruits of its labor with the recent rebranding and seeing record profits are now reaching passengers by giving them a brand to use that they already know and love. Let's see what other airlines may follow.

Property managers using Flipkey have three business models to choose from: pay per lead, pay an annual subscription fee for an unlimited quantity of leads, or pay a commission per confirmed booking. Lots of choice, depending on each owner's situation.

While there is a still a time and place for "white glove" service, even today's highest spending guests are looking for a more curated, personalized version that uses technology to inform better stays.

Simplification, either through design or automation, should be base of all new travel startups.

Despite the challenges of running a content company right now, Lonely Planet has flourished in its post-BBC life and is expanding into more video and a new magazine in the U.S.

The keyless entry system has been long-awaited for the industry. With a successful beta test, let's hope Starwood's system continues impressing guests. It will also be interesting to see how many guests bypass reception completely upon arriving at hotels and how many still stop to notify the hotel that they've arrived.

This is simply the best episode of season three with Bourdain eloquently explaining the culture, politics, and food of Iran and, as only he has a knack to do, break down the barriers between Western viewers and their misperceptions of a nation that they would also likely love.

This presentation benchmarks 2014 social media activity among DMOs, highlights which metrics matter on social media, and examines several practical case studies from Tourism Boards across the world.

Hyatt's making some smart investments, especially as extended stay hotels grow in popularity for travelers looking to go beyond the standard guest experience.