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.
Yippee – The Ritz Relents on Free WiFi!
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 Names Americas Top 10 Hotel Spas
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.
Hotel Lawyer: Do Your Hotel Mobile Apps Comply with New Interpretations of Online Privacy Rules?
By the JMBM Global Hospitality Group®: Hotel companies are actively entering the mobile application space as a means of gaining market share and solidifying guest relations. In addition to online travel agents like HotelsbyMe.com, a number of brands including Omni, Choice and Starwood have developed mobile applications. However, as mobile applications gain popularity, hotel companies should consider how privacy and security laws will impact how they can use those applications.
Starwood Hotels Expects Continued Growth Momentum In 2013
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.
The Hottest New Hotels In Brooklyn
By Jennifer Polland: In 2012, 52 million visitors came to New York City — a record high in tourism to the Big Apple. So where did all of those visitors stay?
In the past, most tourists stayed in midtown Manhattan, but that's all changed.
2013 Cruises: River Cruising, Exotic Ports and More Trends for the Year
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.
Ten Years On and Hotels Still Need to Clean Up Their Act
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.
Big Boss Boo-Boos: 6 Leadership Mistakes to Avoid
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.
Mr & Mrs Smith Predictions: Top 10 Travel Trends for 2013
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…
