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Is the rise of Gulf carriers like an Internet bubble that will burst and reshape the trajectory of alliances, codeshares and aircraft purchasing economics? Ryanair's O'Leary is suggesting it may be, or at least that's his hope.

Marriott sees huge white space in the European market for Moxy Hotels with room rates averaging under $100 and a focus on dynamic lobbies with multiple energy zones.

Not sure going to Disney the day after you win a championship is the best prize, but alongside "Virginia is for Lovers" and "I Love New York," the campaign is one of the most successful in the history of tourism.

The organization has found a way to engage visitors and locals in a way that should be a blueprint for other destinations looking for a two-way conversations with their biggest fans.

The UK's Office of Fair Trading has made the hotel industry a bit more competitive, but the new rules have their limits. Booking.com and Expedia aren't permitted to advertise discounted rooms to the general public, but will only do so for members of their loyalty programs and other closed groups. Still, it puts hotels at a disadvantage.

The global travel industry is going through a lot of disruption, and the biggest sectors include the sharing economy and ground transportation, as well as one large potential winner in the hotel booking sector.

TripIt is doing the right thing for its users by coming up with a work-around to track the loyalty programs of airlines that don't want to be tracked by third parties. Delta, United, Southwest and American are still playing hardball.

Same-day booking is a trend that's here to stay, especially given its popularity during a season when most travelers try to book ahead for the holidays.

Does HotelTonight really provide incremental bookings without detracting from the hotels' own websites and apps? Several big hotel chains and Barry Sternlicht are now on board and apparently believe so. But, what happens down the road when the humble startup gets too powerful? That's something to consider, as well.

Hotels are starting to cater to guests who are more accustomed to ordering services on apps than in person. The complete hotel experience from check-in to check-out is on track to become more high-tech in coming years.