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How Michelin’s guidebooks got a generation of Victorians to explore the world around them

The reasons behind guidebook companies' origins -- from Eugene Fodor's spies, to Arthur Frommer's budget, to Tony Wheeler's hippie trek -- are almost always the most fascinating part of the story.

David Williams, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Airlines

Qatar Airways is still on the top of the Skytrax charts

Pity the U.S. and European carriers who can't compete with the Middle East's geography, labor laws, customer service, on-time rates, clear baggage policies, and all the other elements which mean Qatar and its regional peers will likely stay on top for some time.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Kayak gets its $1 billion valuation: raises $91 million at $26 a share

In the first big travel IPO of the year, Kayak's 3.5 million shares will begin trading on Friday morning on the NASDAQ under the symbol KYAK.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Turkmenistan’s tourism delusion remains just that

Delusional ruler with delusional gold-tinged dreams, what could go wrong with this proven tourism formula?

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

As if the Olympics strike wasn’t bad enough, now there’s no Nadal

Culture minister Hunt has the quote of the day with his claim that the event has been "pretty smooth." Of course he also called the lines at Heathrow "pretty short," the weather in London "pretty swell," and the Murdoch newspaper matter "pretty scandal-free."

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Photo startups bloat: Everpix trying with $1 million funding to manage your photo bloat

Online Travel

TripAdvisor won’t remove review despite hotel’s Olympic security concerns

The hotel is being overly defensive about mentions of its Ministry of Defence guests, and TripAdvisor is correct in not censoring the review-writer. After all, according to the article, the hotel has written openly in the past about special rates for ministry employees so it's no secret.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

TripAdvisor making friends in UK after spate of bad PR

After getting slapped on the wrist by UK regulatory authorities regarding the trustworthiness of its reviews, and being subjected to adverse press reports, TripAdvisor is anxious to portray its tourism status as a solid citizen. Of course 25% of TripAdvisor users stay longer at hotels than other travelers -- it takes time to pack and write all those reviews before heading out to the next destination.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Travelzoo looks to new hotel model and investment as growth slows

Travelzoo -- like almost everyone else -- is facing competitive pressures in the deals arena so it is looking for new revenue streams from hotels, and is seeking to manufacture some momentum through increased marketing spend.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Indian travel site Yatra considers IPO in the US

Booking agent Yatra.com recently acquired several similar travel sites and now pines for the boost of credibility that a public listing in the US can provide, much likes its larger competitor MakeMyTrip.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

SkiftUX: Future of airport user experience is in Gulf, here’s why

The future of all air travel in in the Gulf/Middle east region, and at some point a combination of Emirates, Etihad, Qatar and Turkish airlines will dominate the world. Only a matter of time.

Skift | 12 years ago