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Hotels

Bedbugs are a common problem for several hotels hosting politicians at the DNC

This would be the perfect opportunity for Airbnb to throw a sales pitch at itchy politicians whom aren't comforted by hotels' suggestions for making sure the bugs don’t travel home with them.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

SkiftDesign: Hotels vying for attention partner with fashion designers for PR buzz

Rather than plaster a single fashion brand all over a hotel, hotels like the W are opting to host fashion shows that create a buzz by providing content for the hotel’s social media platforms.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

SkiftDesign: Norwegian releases images of 40,000 foot mural for new cruise ship

Companies are inventing new ways to set themselves apart from the competition and Norwegian has the right idea by turning the largest ship based in New York year-round into a cultural icon as well.

Skift | 12 years ago

SkiftDesign: Norwegian releases images of 40,000 foot mural for new cruise ship

Short-Term Rentals

HomeAway and VRBO’s new rate plans mean increases for some owners, savings for others

Vacation rental owners will get added muscle with the new ability to subscribe to one plan and list consistently across 15 of HomeAway's international sites. The normalizing of rate plans, though, will mean a financial hit for some VRBO advertisers.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

HomeAway and VRBO’s new rate plans mean increases for some owners, savings for others

Airlines

SWISS lowers prices out of Geneva to battle low-cost carriers

For an airline that prides itself on stellar service, competing with the easyJets of the world requires more re-thinking than just dropping ticket prices by €20 or they'll end up disappointing both new and old customers in equal measure.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Design firm pushes private sleeping pod concept for weary passengers at airports

In-terminal rest and privacy is appealing but the logistics of both installation in non-modernized spaces and management during massive delays means the distance between concept and reality is likely quite far.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Wikimedia demonstrates the best way to crowdsource images with new monument photo contest

Want to collect a great image of every major monument in 30 countries? Have a contest where users can conveniently upload an image from their phone while capturing all the metadata associated with that image. Job done.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Lonely Planet dominates guide category in TripAdvisor’s new Travelers’ Choice Awards

LP pulls off an impressive feat by being the preferred guide brand in four out of five countries, as well as getting a best magazine nod in the UK.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Google closes deal with Wiley to purchase Frommer’s travel brand

Integrating the Frommer's brand will pose a bigger challenge to Google than Zagat did. Not only does the brand have a print legacy of over 55 years, but its digital chops have been dulled by layoffs and it will take some time to adjust its print-first strategy.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Demand continues to rise for extended-stay hotels, even as rates increase

Established brands like Marriott and Hilton are expanding their extended-stay properties -- a lucrative move as the revenues for these hotels have increased over 8 percent for the last year.

Skift | 12 years ago

Demand continues to rise for extended-stay hotels, even as rates increase

Hotels

Hotels get back to school with new fees and nice freebies at all star levels

Luxe properties are still reluctant to let go of crazy internet fees while budget outfits see opportunities to distinguish themselves with more freebies.

Skift | 12 years ago