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Lonely Planet deserves a partner that sees the brand's potential and isn't hampered by the layers of bureaucracy that came with BBC ownership.

Parker's argument that if the new American were required to divest slots at DCA, then it would divest slots serving small communities is nice spin, but that wouldn't fly with the DOJ.

The most recognizable travel brand in the world just sold for less than half of what it was worth two years ago despite growing revenues. Here's hoping the new ownership will be able to better harness the brand's tremendous value.

The U.S. is hypocritical to point out the flaws of the international body with its own history of lavishly spending employees, a problem that the sequester has taken care of in recent weeks.

Market perceptions vs press hype (read BrandUSA) are two different things in travel and tourism marketing. Lots of lessons to learn for U.S. and other more mature economies.

EasyJet is on a roll, and it's airfares will look a lot better to some business travelers than the larger British Airways' pricing. EasyJet's modest entry into Russia should shake things up a bit.

Iceland, which tops the table, has certainly welcomed tourists in droves over the last few years. U.S. came 102 out of 140, which jibes with how it is perceived worldwide. UK is 55, twice more welcoming than U.S.

What appeals to one traveler might not turn on another. What’s your favorite video from this week’s roundup?

A hotel can’t be everything to everyone, but there are trends that apply to all types of travelers that hotels can implement including connectivity, flexibility, and personalization.