Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events
Many planners treat Wi-Fi as an afterthought, when really it's become a central part of the event experience, just like food or beverage.
Articles tagged “wi-fi”
Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?
A lot of the same issues that plagued conference Wi-Fi 10 years ago are still around today, even as good internet becomes more and more of a necessity.
Booking to Charge Commission on Resort Fees in Major Shake-Up for Hotel Revenue
Get ready for some commotion in Las Vegas and other destinations where hotel resort fees are common. Will impacted hotels abandon Booking.com? Will resort fees lose their appeal for hotels? Will Expedia follow Booking's lead? The fun and gamesmanship are just starting.
Gogo Replaces CEO With Its Largest Shareholder
Something seems off about this. Yes, Gogo CEO Michael Small probably had to go. But shouldn't the company have chosen a new CEO with a background in telecommunications?
Qantas and Virgin Australia Battle Over In-Flight Wi-Fi Rollouts
Both Qantas and Virgin Australia should have Wi-Fi available on all domestic flights by the end of 2018. While travelers want to stay connected, they probably won’t pay for Wi-Fi, but might choose flights on the basis of internet coverage, especially on longer routes.
United Is Making Tech Changes to Boost Wi-Fi Speeds on Many Planes
Road warriors have long suspected a systematic Wi-Fi problem on many United planes, but the airline has said little about it. Now, we know more about this issue. The good news? It will be fixed soon, according to United.
And What a Year It Was — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report
It was a year of surprising change in corporate travel. By embracing some of the innovations that are commonplace in leisure companies, travel management companies are slowly bringing themselves into the 21st century.
American Dumps Gogo Wi-Fi on 500 Planes for Speedy ViaSat Alternative
The good news is that Internet speeds on American Airlines will improve markedly. The bad? This will take "years," according to an airline spokesman. So travelers should be patient.
Wi-Fi Demand at Conventions Is Huge, and It’s Only Getting Bigger
Meeting planners are asking hotels with large convention space to prove the quality of the Wi-Fi before signing any contracts. They're also willing to pay for solid Wi-Fi versus always asking for comp'd service.
How Fast Is the ‘Fastest Internet at Sea?’
Speedy broadband internet connectivity really does improve the experience on cruise ships. If cruise lines have any change of attracting millennials en masse, it starts with high-speed Wi-Fi.