August 4, 2014

Startup pitch: myHotel offers a brand-agnostic mobile app for hotel guests

Chile-based startup myHotel has created a mobile app for hotels that doesn’t hinge on a specific hotel group, chain or location. The ...



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Why The World’s Airlines Are Not Freaking Out About Ebola

The risk of an infected passenger on a plane spreading the disease to other travelers is very low, says the World Health Organization.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ebola-virus-does-not-pose-threat-air-travel-trade-group-says-1648208

What is behind the revival of email newsletters

MARKETING: For all the talk of social media marketing and interative or targeted online advertising, it is the humble email newsletter which ...



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Family Time: Art in the Big Apple

Spending an art-filled day museum-hopping in New York City with my twin girls is even better than front-row seats at a Laurie Berkner concert—an equal thrill for the three of us with none of the jostling.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/04/family-time-art-in-the-big-apple/

In Transit Blog: During Broadway Week, Two-for-One Deals

Broadway Week, from Sept. 1 to 14, will feature two-for-one offers on a number of high-profile shows.

















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10 super useful Portuguese phrases

If a Portuguese person hears you uttering one of these phrases, you’ll be good to go.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-extraordinarily-useful-portuguese-phrases-travelers/

United Explorer 50,000 Mile Bonus With $50 Statement Credit

Last Friday, Chase relaunched a limited-time public offer for the United Explorer card, though I realized after I wrote about it that there is actually an even better public offer with an increased sign-up bonus of 50,000 miles (after spending $2,000 within the first 3 months from account opening) plus a $50 statement credit after […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/united-explorer-50000-mile-bonus-with-50-statement-credit/

Disney clarifies online marketing policy for travel agents

Popular amongst a diverse group of travelers, Disney focuses heavily on bringing in sales of tickets, packages and cruises through a large ...



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Not having a place to call home can

FOR MANY people who’ve traveled extensively and/or lived abroad, home can be a tenuous subject. It’s easy to lose a sense of it when you’re constantly on the go or have changed addresses six times in two years. I left my “home” of Vancouver when I was 31 and after longterm traveling in Europe and […]



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/matutalks-twitter-chat-home/

NYC is no place for the young artist

In a community where everyone asks about what you do and no one asks about what you love, it’s easy to become discouraged and uninspired.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/new-york-city-no-place-artist/

Egypt: The Case for Going

I have never received as many concerned messages as I did on a recent trip to Egypt. The nation has made headlines lately, and few have been positive. Realities on the ground in Luxor, though, were different.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/04/egypt-the-case-for-going/

In Transit Blog: Extended Land Stays on Long-Haul Cruises

For avid cruisers, having insufficient time to more thoroughly experience a destination is a frequent complaint. Several cruise lines have stepped up to meet this growing demand by offering longer ports of call.

















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The Confirm Button Never Disappoints

File under: awesome travel advice. On any given week I spend at least several hours in making travel plans. I constantly go back and forth over the various options, sometimes becoming plagued by indecision. I talked about this recently with my friend and fellow wanderer Stephanie Zito, when we were riding around in a taxi…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-confirm-button-never-disappoints/

Emirates Cancels Flights to Guinea Amid Ebola Concerns

The Dubai-based airline has suspended flights to the West African nation of Guinea until further notice but will continue flights to Senegal.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/emirates-cancels-flights-guinea-amid-ebola-concerns-1647756

A brief guide to managing and protecting the digital assets of a hotel

One of the most crucial aspects of running a hotel or a lodging business is asset management. The same efforts and energy ...



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