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In this new world, multi-brand strategy is clearly how big Internet companies want to operate, partly to not mess with the DNA of the startups they're buying.

Even those that hate American's new look will love what's inside. According to this profile, the wide-body jet features lie-flat seats, upgraded entertainment, and service that actually matches the airline’s extensive branding efforts.

Taiwan’s move is great for tourists and should set a precedent for other countries looking to attract visitors. Look to other countries rolling out Wi-Fi service that enables visitors to check email or get basic information about the destination in their own language.

America’s top 20 inbound tourism markets includes a surprising mix, but as expected, overall rapid growth from Asia and Latin America points to where U.S. tourism efforts should be focused for the at least the next decade.

While ownership rise is good news for the digital ecosystem, so far tablets have been optional devices and better metric to find out is usage of the device and apps on it. Especially in travel sector, beyond the booking apps, it is likely to be very low.

Airlines’ social media accounts will become more sophisticated as their confidence and experience grows. United’s journey thus far is a glimpse at how social media has progressed from static status updates into an integrated service provider in a relatively short time.

Now Japan is just showing off.

If accurate, it's good news for Waze. Especially since the app's appetite for data and battery power has become a turn off for many of the early adopters.

United needs to stop making excuses and face that it's been absolutely lousy with social media. When you're being dominated by regional players like AeroMexico and Viva Aerobus, you're losing.

The positive way of considering this is that forgetful British tourists contribute over $1 billion to local economies and their swimsuit and underpants businesses.