Marriott creates new hybrid workspace concept for business travelers
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Marriott gets creative with its new social media campaign to capture city art
SpringHill Suites’ attempt to engage business travelers by chronicling the city art surrounding its hotels is just one of the ways the chain has leveraged art to connect with customers.
Delays skyrocket at Heathrow, Britain’s worst performing airport
The delays further fuel the fire of officials supporting a third runway at Heathrow, although airport operators say an exceptionally rainy spring season is to be blamed for delays.
UK proposes bus route that spans seven countries from Birmingham to Pakistan
Air travel seems to have become so intolerable that Pakistani Kashmiri expats are amused by the idea of revitalizing the 12-day historical road trip rather than battle airports and flying fees.
Google Maps’ new video ad targets the ubiquitious traveler in you
Google can capitalize on Apple maps launch's many early miscues. This ad, launched earlier this month before Apple's own launch, is a more upbeat one focused on the hard work Google has done over the year to become ubiquitous.
TSA Precheck: What if the airline invitation never arrives?
It's more of a hassle, but travelers who don't have upper-tier frequent flyer status, can get into TSA precheck through U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler programs.
Wikipedia-style travel guide goes live in rebuff to Internet Brands
The launch of Wikivoyage is significant and an important victory for supporters of commercial-free destination content. But, while a challenge, rival guidebook publishers won't have to close up shop any time soon.
Earthly financial realities cause New Mexico’s spaceport to fall short of the stars
While New Mexico can count on Virgin Galactic, it can't count on the legislature to pass laws that would exempt manufacturers from liability if something goes wrong, and that's keeping other operators away.
Flight attendants approve contract change for Southwest’s overseas routes
Southwest is still in the process of fully integrating Air Tran, which it acquired in 2011, and delivering on the promise to offer international routes to Latin America by 2015.
Time-share executives say they see some light at the end of the tunnel
Unless they work on a bit of re-invention, the hard-sell tactics of time-share companies and the C-list quality of their properties will always make the field seem like the used-car lot of the travel industry.
Marriott Reward’s largest ad campaign ever focuses on program’s variety
Business travelers are often reward members but taxi between a limited number of cities. The campaign should suggest ways for points earned on business to be turned into vacations in new destinations.
European cruise bookings are back on the rise after Costa Concordia disaster
Bookings in the U.S. were unscathed by the sinking and continue to grow in Asia, so the dip in European bookings may be as much an effect of the economy as a fear of accidents from tepid holiday-goers.