By Lola Pedro: As travellers' interest in environmentally friendly holidays continues to grow, so too does the number of innovative and luxurious travel experiences on offer.

By Young Entrepreneur Council: No matter what profession you're working in, efficiency matters. Being able to get more done in less time is the key to getting ahead – whether you're looking for a big promotion within your traditional corporate job or hoping to take your growing startup to the next level. Fortunately, with the number of tools on the market today, there's never been a better time to take advantage of the online resources that will help you to increase the amount you're able to accomplish. The following are just a few of my favorites.

By McClatchy: While many travellers treat the hotel as simply a spot to sleep while vacationing, some of us enjoy a one-stop shop that has everything from award-winning restaurants and daytime entertainment to a great location and comfortable accommodations. For those who prefer an all-encompassing hotel, the members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com have found "The Top 5 Hotels You Don't Need to Leave."

By Laura Fowler: Like the 1920s, the Monkey Bar is fashionable all over again. New owner and Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter reopened the legendary establishment recently with a refreshed interior and a whole new team, including restaurateur Ken Friedman (the Spotted Pig) and head chef Damon Wise.

Whether it's your grandparents celebrating their 50th anniversary or Star Wars fans just starting on their journey with Disney, successful relationships are based on making the most of your shared opportunities. Expedia's Josh Saunders, director of market management, recommends the following to maximize your hotel's return with its online travel agency…

By Jim Butler and Guy Maisnik, JMBM's Global Hospitality Group®: Great opportunity . . . and danger . . . await shopping center owners who seek to add hotels to their shopping centers, malls and retail centers.

By Young Entrepreneur Council: Compared to large travel companies, many independent hotels and travel businesses have low marketing budgets. But if you run an independent travel business, there are plenty of things you can do to make your company stand out – and boost your bookings in the process.

By Nadia Carriere: Do you visit TripAdvisor before making your family vacation plans? It is the world's most popular travel review site and offers a comprehensive list of hotels, resorts and motels around the world. The beauty of these reviews is that each and every one of them are made by the everyday traveler whether it by a business traveler, family travelers or a couple on their honeymoon. These opinions are those from travellers just like you and I, so you can trust their accuracy (for the most part).

By Chris Langlois: We all agree that word of mouth is the most effective and efficient form of advertising but, how do we make it stick?

By James Ruggia: The InterContinental Group (IHG) of hotels is adding its insights to a report by The Futures Company that focuses on the behavior of new source markets of travelers that it said "will shape the next 10 years of travel," and introduce new psychographic categories of travelers.