Will Rail Travel Really Surpass Air Travel?
I like talking about futuristic travel which is why I wrote about it here and here and here. Now comes this study by ARUP, the UK-based international engineering…
A Do Not Board List? Who Knew?
Most travelers have heard of the Do Not Fly list maintained by TSA. In fact the information is so public today, you can see who is on the…
New Hoops for Uber and Lyft in Orlando
The Orlando taxi companies, as well as local government, have developed a lot of angst with Uber and Lyft in a very brief period of time. City leaders…
Will the Ebola Scare Affect Corporate Travel?
Ebola is still the news of the day but what impact will it have on corporate travel? The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) surveyed 421 corporate travel managers…
Airbnb Under Pressure in New York
Controversy is nothing new to Airbnb. As I discussed before, the alternative hotel startup had to deal with a nasty incident in California. Now comes New York City…
Ban Travel To/From Africa? Not So Fast
Ebola is nasty stuff and certainly has the potential to be an extremely deadly worldwide disease. But as I said here, it is not thought to be an…
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 –…
AA/US FFP Merger by Year End?
I recently read this article from Business Insider about which airline offers the best award redemption rates. While I generally agree with their conclusions here, it should be…
Safe to Check Bags with a Hotel Bellhop? Think Again
It is very common for guests to check out of a hotel but leave their bags with a front desk clerk or bellhop while the travelers spend additional time…
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…
