By Vicky Karantzavelou: Family travel experts explore consumer trends impacting the business of family vacations and found out that the enormous family segment of the travel industry -estimated to comprise more than 100 million leisure trips per year in the United States alone- is more influential than ever.

By Saloni: It was with great excitement that we recently learned that The Ritz is now finally offering free WiFi!  And they claim to have one of the fastest internet speeds in London.

TripAdvisor® today announced the results of its wellness travel survey of more than 1,100 U.S. travelers, together with the top 10 hotel spas in the U.S.

By Paul Lasley: Some 20 million passengers cruised in 2011, and indications are that the market remained strong in 2012. This in spite of a disastrous cruise ship accident and a spike in oil prices. All signs point to a healthy forecast for 2013 cruises. Here's a glimpse at what travelers can look forward to in the coming year.

By Vicky Karantzavelou: As Check Safety First celebrates ten years in business, the international hotel auditing company reflects that room hygiene issues are still not being addressed.

By Lindsay Olson: If you've recently been promoted, congratulations. It's an honor to receive a promotion that puts you in a leadership role. But be wary: You carry a great deal of responsibility that can easily be taken away should you not live up to expectations. Not to set off alarm bells, but of people who have been promoted, a full 40 percent of them will fail within their first 18 months on the job.

From the local-on-arrival revolution to concierge apps and spa pampering for guys, Mr & Mrs Smith predicts 10 of the top boutique hotel and travel trends to look out for in 2013…

By Saloni: Television viewers were recently treated to an unprecedented look behind the scenes of Claridge's in the BBC2 documentary series Inside Claridge's. With the programme pulling in millions of viewers, there is clearly a good deal of fascination with the inside story of one of London's best Art Deco hotels.  And it turns out that the hotel's history is every bit as intriguing as its present luxury offerings.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. said Wednesday that it anticipates a strong year of openings and hotel deals to be signed in 2013, building on its growth momentum in 2012.