Hotel owner: 'I'm embarrassed' about fine policy

A day after a New York guest house was pummeled online for its policy of fining wedding parties for negative online reviews, its owner has apologized.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/travel/hotel-apology-bad-review-fine/index.html

In Transit Blog: From Sundance, a Los Angeles Festival

Next Fest, a new program of screenings and music from the Sundance Film Festival, is scheduled to begin Aug. 7 in Los Angeles.

















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T Magazine: A Nomadic Museum Takes Up Temporary Residence in Istanbul

Following projects in Dubai and London, the newly founded Moving Museum sets up shop in the ancient Turkish city with a series of artist residencies.

















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Opportunities in video marketing remain, as brands become media companies

Consumers increasingly perceive brands as media companies, a perception that is both fueled by companies creating more engaging content and consumer expectation ...



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How to piss off an Indian mother

Talk about the uncertainty of marriage and children. Indian parents put a lot of importance on their children finding love matches and creating a family for themselves.



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Demand for Air Travel Is Still Sky High

Air travel demand is up 4.7 percent from the previous year, but risks loom ahead — including the impact of Ebola.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/demand-air-travel-still-growing-says-trade-group-1650558

10 of the world's best hotels

For 19 years and counting, Travel + Leisure magazine has asked readers to vote for their favorite hotels and resorts. Here are the top 10.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/travel/worlds-best-hotels/index.html

Crawling is the new API – a legal and technical rough guide for the travel industry

For the past six years, we have been asking ourselves one fundamental question for our business. “How do we get data from ...



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T Magazine: Antwerp’s Enduring Appeal to the Creative Set

The Belgian city is poised to host its largest fashion festival to date, which takes place next month. Here, a look at where to eat, shop and stay there.

















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Limited Time: 50,000 Point Bonus on United Explorer Card

Link: 50,000 Points for United MileagePlus Explorer Card After increasing the signup bonus for the Marriott card, Chase bank has done the same for the United MileagePlus Explorer Card. This card now offers 50,000 MileagePlus miles (formerly 30,000) upon completion of a $2,000 minimum spend. In addition to the improved signup bonus, the card also…



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Land where roofs are made of grass

With 300 days of rain and more sheep than people, the Faroe Islands make for one of the odder emerging tourist destinations in Europe.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/05/travel/faroe-islands-grass-roofs/index.html

10 signs you're from Ohio

You’ve stood next to an astronaut in your grocery checkout line.



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Floating snowflake could be world's coolest hotel

The designer says this floating 86-room Krystall hotel is part of a new wave of design inspired by changing environmental conditions.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/05/travel/snowflake-hotel/index.html

When the airport's ditched, the kids move in

Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo play in an airport long abandoned by war.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/world/africa/captured-life-in-an-abandoned-airport/index.html

Something for modern car rental providers to aim for: heads-up display navigation

Over in sat-nav-land there’s a new tech startup which has captured plenty of headlines this week – Navdy. The Navdy system is ...



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