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The peer-to-peer rental movement already is transforming the lodging industry, and mobile adoption, as evidenced by the Airbnb statistics, will help bring it more into the mainstream.

Nobody was happy with Toshi's Airbnb's properties except Toshi and the law-breaking landlords who liked the kickbacks on his illegally rented units. And Airbnb, too, which took its fees despite numerous warnings that his properties were both illegal and unsatisfactory.

The site is a likely inspiration for all aspiring travel startups with a steady growth rate and profitable business model, but the upcoming challenge of international expansion and continued regulatory hurdles in the U.S. could determine the startup’s fate on its path to IPO.

Marriott's first Marquis brand outside of the U.S. has left American style at home by placing the 800+ hotel rooms at the top of a tower.

Feature phones are still the dominant communication device in the emerging world and this Tanzanian startup's basic service improves travelers' lives with a basic implementation of an otherwise complicated transaction.

Not every company can get away with its head exec tweeting sexual innuendos, but Branson’s off-the-cuff remarks mixed with some serious business insights help fliers connect with the personable Virgin brand.

Carnival's advantage in this market is its incredible value proposition to cruisers. Despite Costa's sinking consumers are drawn by its low, low prices and promise of a sunny escape from bad economic news at home.

The quiet zone is located at the head of the plane so while it may save fliers from having the back of their seat kicked, it won’t block the sound of crying infants -- although what can you expect for free?

Apple's own map app has been widely ridiculed, so Google has some goodwill and nostalgia flowing its way. It should double down on efforts to launch the iPhone/iPAd app.

Too many hurdles to get this implemented, least of which is getting regulators to agree to it. Related, it could open up space for some new pricing startups, similar to Autoslash, though that didn't sit well with competitors.

While on one hand this is an amazing development that will allow people to easily move from one place to another with greater safety and without having to navigate on their own, the technology has been around for over a century. It's called a train.