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Articles tagged “money”

Tourism

One of the world’s great natural history museums is having big money problems

The Field Museum is such an anchor for both locals and visitors in Chicago that it's difficult to imagine the museum's fund raising went as poorly as it did. It would appear that the new leadership should focus on the giving department.

Tammy Webber, Associated Press | 11 years ago

One of the world’s great natural history museums is having big money problems

Hotels

The cost of Airbnb stays vs. hotel rooms in major U.S. markets

There's a clear financial benefit to the consumer when hosts don't have to pay the high costs associated with regulated transient housing.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

The Points Guy explains the big business behind airline loyalty programs

Kelly's approach both explains why getting miles via flying is one of the least effective ways to build loyalty, as well as why the business of points has become a big enough business that airlines are spinning them off as independent companies.

Ellen Creager, Detroit Free Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Disney theme parks new price hikes far outpace rate of inflation

Disney had no problem filling its parks in 2012 after a similar increase, and it's doubtful the new hikes will have any effect on attendance since Disney has never been one to compete on price.

Lisa Richwine, Reuters | 11 years ago

Disney theme parks new price hikes far outpace rate of inflation

Tourism

U.S. has the highest disposable income, as UK slips down the list

More disposable income usually translates into more travel and leisure, and you can see the woes of Europea crisis reflected in these rankings. This is already affecting domestic European leisure travel and will continue to short to medium term.

Katie Allen, Guardian | 11 years ago

U.S. has the highest disposable income, as UK slips down the list

Airlines

The new American Airlines wants a branded credit card for post-merger loyalty

Loyalty points are a currency all on their own, so expect the new American to to flex its muscles with banks now that it's the world's largest airline.

Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

The new American Airlines wants a branded credit card for post-merger loyalty

Business Travel

Value travel is biggest criteria now, even for upscale business travelers

This is a brand survey meant to further its own marketing needs, so take it as such. But the general trends about value and use of social media resonate regardless.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Cyprus travelers cautioned about money following banking crisis

Avoiding the banks may be a good idea, but carrying lots of cash and speaking with a British accent isn't likely a much better idea on an island where people are feeling massive economic pressures.

Natalie Paris, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Cyprus travelers cautioned about money following banking crisis

Tourism

Argentina’s currency crisis creates peso havoc at home and abroad

Argentina's bass-ackwards currency policy are the stuff of creative short stories, not sound fiscal policy. It will soon reach a level of absurdity that will not only kill business at home but keep visitors away.

Christine Armario, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Argentina’s currency crisis creates peso havoc at home and abroad

Airlines

Nigeria is cracking down on passengers leaving Lagos’s airport with excessive amounts of cash

It seems that everyone these last few months wants to get a few million out of Nigeria. But while the crackdown is producing some nice anecdotes, the airport can't be the only organization trying to halt illegal money movements.

AllAfrica.com | 11 years ago