Starwood’s New Smartphone Entry – The Good, the Bad, the Unknown
The promise is finally a reality. This week, Starwood began allowing the use of smartphones to gain entry into some of their hotel rooms. The keyless service is…
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Luggage Goes High Tech (Part 1)
When I was young child, there was no such thing as wheeled luggage. Instead, I remember large heavy suitcases that my father had to drag to and fro….
Apple Pay at Hotels? Fuggedaboutit
I had high hopes for Apple Pay. I love the convenience and security of not having to worry about carrying around a load of credit cards and the…
CVS/Rite Aid Block Apple Pay – New Loyalty Program?
Last week I wrote about Apple Pay for travel. While it was a general failure for travel, I was pleased to say it worked very well at domestic…
Apple Pay for Travel: Very Far from Great, or Even Good
Quite a few years ago now, I needed a new cellphone but I didn’t want an iPhone. Sure, my husband had one as did all of our kids,…
How Important is Wi-Fi When Flying?
This article reminded me of the recent Wi-Fi survey sponsored by Honeywell. In their second annual survey, Honeywell tells us that about two-thirds of passengers look for Wi-Fi…
App Review: SmartDepart
There are many websites and apps out there with hotel reviews. What’s typically absent is the ability to see these properties side-by-side. Enter SmartDepart. With this app –…
Are You Ready for Wearable Travel Tech?
Based on a recent survey, it seems most travelers are ready for wearable tech. A whopping 77% said they are ready for it if it helps them with…
How Much Compensation Can You Get?
A frequent topic on talk boards is how much compensation is a passenger entitled to when a flight is delayed or canceled. Startup AirHelp might be able to…
BAcon 2014 – Day 2 Honing Skills
Ack! I think my head exploded! The first day of the second annual BAcon Conference had our blogger brains brimming by day end and day two was not…
