Inside W Hotels’ Program for Emerging Interior Designers
The W brand has a knack for taking more design risks than the average corporate hotel chain, as well as implementing designs that don't sacrifice usability for bling.
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Hyatt and union reach national settlement after four years of strife
This is good news for Hyatt family member Penny Prtizker, the new U.S. commerce secretary, as the family was dogged by the labor strife. It also shows that U.S. unions aren't dead, and that hotel employees have the right to do their jobs with dignity.
States join probe of US Airways-American Airlines merger
It isn't unusual for state attorneys general to get involved in antitrust probes, and the fact that this one is being led by the State of Texas, where American Airlines is headquartered, should be a tip-off as to where this investigation is headed.
Southwest offers free Dish Network TV through in-flight promotion
In bring your own mobile-device style, Southwest passengers will be able to access free TV and on-demand programming from Dish Network during a limited-time promotion. You can expect there will be a fee for such access through Wi-Fi provider Row44 in the near future.
The airline business is a lousy one, airline industry study shows
IATA's numbers provide a fresh look at an under-performing industry, and the parameters of its proposed solutions are very predictable -- less taxation and weaker regulation.
Marriott Rewards members can skip registration desk with mobile check-ins
Marriott's app updates streamline the check-in process for guests, although they still have to stop by a mobile check-in desk to pick up a key card. It's definitely an improvement, but further enhancements are called for.
Dubai’s futuristic underwater hotel inches towards reality
It wouldn’t be the first time that one of Dubai’s mega-projects fell through if the Discus Hotel is never built, but Maldives’ confirmation of a similar project lends some legitimacy to the concept.
Fiji Airways’ new uniforms build on its brilliant new design
We loved the design and iconography of the new Fiji Airways when it was unveiled last year, and these new funky-yet-locally-inspired uniforms build on it.
Nevermind the leisure resort, behold the leisure airport of Koh Samui
Laid back, smart and integrated design in keeping with the local environment, hard to find in these security obsessed times.
Business travel apps that work offline are essential when you roam
Nothing can be more frustrating when you travel than being unable to use essential apps because the roaming charges would kill your budget. Apps such as TripIt, Dropbox, and Viber are set up for offline use or work well when you find a place with Wi-Fi.