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Is Cruise Set to Ride the Mobile Wave?
Photo credit: flavijus, flickr. With Apple 4s sales off to a strong start in the wake of the Steve Jobs era, use of mobile will only grow. The travel industry,...
A Talk With Drew Patterson, CEO, Jetsetter
“Marketing is about connecting with consumers, building insights about their needs and finding ways to serve them.” – Drew Patterson, CEO, Jetsetter ...
Battle for the Hourlies: Hertz Seeking ZipCar Customers
In late 2008, Hertz entered the hourly car rental market with a service called Connect by Hertz. Recently Hertz re-branded the service as “Hertz on Demand,”...
Google & Zagat: Batman & Robin
Google just announced it is acquiring Zagat Survey (Zagat), a historic and significant player in the restaurant review space. The purchase is another component...
FAA Airline Tax Holiday
One result of the recent government budget crisis was that the FAA temporarily lost its authority to collect certain taxes from the airlines, including a 7.5% federal...
Destination France: 2011 Recovery from 2010 Volcanic Eruptions and Pension Reform Strikes
I’m starting my last couple of weeks here in Nice, France and I’ve been thinking about the booming tourism industry for Americans here in Europe, particularly...
Forget the Bahamas, I’m Going to Space
Unless you’ve been living under a (moon)rock, then you are well aware that Friday, July 8th marked the last launch of NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis. After 30...
Are We About to Witness an Evolution in Online Mapping?
Over the years, various online services have dramatically impacted the travel industry, simplifying far more than just the booking process. The ease of online...
Rebels with a Cause
Motorcycles are commonly associated with rebellion. But instead of standing up to “The Man,” our data suggest that this year, consumers may be rebelling against...
Weather or Not
Although spring is upon us, many still remember this past winter, which for many parts of the country was among the worst on record. And anyone traveling during...
