Samantha Shankman

This study looks at the changing proportions of business models without taking into account the actual volume of agencies. The focus on market share rather than hard numbers hides the true health of the industry.

Looking at where and how consumers are booking travel has become a proven indicator of coming commerce trends.

With contradictory bills in the House and Senate, there's almost zero chance this bill will pass soon. But that doesn't mean the industry won't continue to come up with creative ways to advertise one cost while charging another.

In addition to there being opportunities at the pet sitting level, hotels and tour companies are also seeing revenue possibilities for people who bring their pets along for the ride.

Spirit set out to clear the air on exactly what it offers and why and it does so in the airline's own unique style. But a clever Vimeo video and landing page won't be enough to quickly change American flyers' perception of their flights.

Right now we're seeing a lot of travel startups that are trying to recreate or tweak the visionary ideas that are actually driving change in the travel industry. We'd like to see more innovation, less imitation.

It's less about turning every click into a booking and more about raising awareness and defining Four Seasons as "the" hospitality brand for travelers that identify with a certain kind of lifestyle.

Smaller cities and countries including the Estonian capital of Tallinn and South Korea have had the most success at blanketing their borders with free wireless service. New York City's attempt at free city-wide Wi-Fi will be a well-watched experiment by cities around the world.

Much has been written about the impact mobile devices and social media are having on the travel experience, but there are profound implications for female travelers, in particular, who can use the tools to feel safer when on the road alone.