The Birthplace of Country: Bristol

When the Birthplace of Country Music opened in August of 2014, the Smithsonian-affiliated museum let the world in on a secret musicians have known for generations: The roots of American music run deep in Bristol, a onetime Appalachian railroad boomtown straddling the Tennessee-Virginia border.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/08/the-birthplace-of-country-bristol/

9 experiences on Easter Island

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a small volcanic island halfway between Oceania and South America, famous for the Moai, massive human figures carved from stone.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/9-things-can-experience-easter-island/

Behold, a CPC attribution model for hotels using Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook and metas

The value of each click on CPC campaigns isn’t necessarily the value that you are paying. Some clicks are worth more than ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-hotel-attribution-model-CPC/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hotel-marketing-cpc-attribution-model

Hawaii storms: Iselle's outer bands bring rain to Big Island

Rain began falling on the Big Island Thursday afternoon and the winds began to pick up as Hurricane Iselle zeroed in on Hawaii.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/08/us/hawaii-storms/index.html

Stowaway re-arrested at Los Angeles airport

She just can't seem to stay away.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/07/travel/california-airplane-stowaway/index.html

Opinion: How the coup saved Thailand's top holiday island from ruin

The military coup in Thailand has led to a massive change in Phuket, weeding out decades of misuse and abuse at one of the world's most popular holiday destinations.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/07/travel/phuket-beaches-opinion/index.html

Every travel sharing economy startup pitch rolled into one [VIDEO]

It is very easy to see why so many startups have become clichés – the circle-jerking over one another, similar pitch language ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/sharing-economy-startup-pitch-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-travel-sharing-economy-startup-pitch-rolled-one-video

High drama: Stunning cliffside beaches

Sandy stretches that meander serenely into gentle waves are lovely. But that's not the kind of beach that makes your knees buckle and has you reaching for your camera before you've got the sunscreen on your nose.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/08/travel/spectacular-cliffside-beaches/index.html

Escape from Istanbul: The tiny islands where a chaotic city unwinds

Traffic-free Prince Islands offer a break from the mayhem on the shores of the Marmara.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/08/travel/istanbul-islands/index.html

Party like a local in New Orleans

"NCIS: New Orleans" actress Zoe McLellan takes us on a tour of some of her favorite spots in New Orleans.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/08/07/nr-travel-insider-new-orleans-zoe-mclellan.cnn.html

20 portraits from the Caribbean

Sailing the Caribbean is a lifestyle; you have the luxury to choose what private seashore you're anchored in, or find a beach with nobody around.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/20-portraits-enduring-caribbean/

Monarch connects passengers to in-flight entertainment, Bravofly upgrades apps, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for August 2014. Friday 8 August ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-devices-roundup-august-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-devices-roundup-august-2014

Giveaway: $100 Gift Certificate from Hello Holiday

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! I first wrote about Megan Hunt in The $100 Startup. Since then she’s continued to inspire, working on various projects, raising her daughter, and co-founding a new fashion company called Hello Holiday. Hello Holiday features fun women’s clothing (in great colors!) from emerging designers. In a true…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-100-gift-certificate-from-hello-holiday/

Not just for the workers – hotel gives guests a pair of Google Glass specs

Lots of talk of travel brands arming their staff with Google Glass to help with services – but what about giving customers ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-glass-hotel-guests/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-glass-guests

Expedia (and others) will be affected big-time by Priceline-Ctrip marriage

Priceline’s planned investment in Ctrip is a smart move for both companies, though not as unexpected as some might believe. Many employees ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/priceline-ctrip-others-affected/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=priceline-ctrip-analysis