The New Heart of Old Athens

The pillars of the Acropolis are glowing in sunset gold and crimson glory as I meander down Ermou Street to Monastiraki—a pedestrian enclave in the heart of old Athens. The lively scene is a far cry from the smoggy, traffic-clogged city I remember in my youth. Now Athens is the place to be.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/22/the-new-heart-of-old-athens/

Dear Hotels: I’m Not Traveling With The Brady Bunch Or Concubines!

Picking up on my post earlier about hotels customizing experiences, is there a way for me to explain to hotels that I'm not traveling with the Brady Bunch and/or a harem of concubines?!

During three of my most recent hotel stays I've been upgraded to accommodations with extra beds.

Lots and lots of extra beds.

At the Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam I was recently "upgraded" to a family room, which featured a second level with extra beds.

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Pursuits: Dollywood: A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Gay

Views of Dolly Parton’s wildly popular theme park in Tennessee can differ significantly depending on one’s lens.

















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Why so many startups no longer announce their seed rounds

STARTUPS: There is a fascinating debate bubbling along in startup land around the PR strategy for investments. On the one hand, announcing ...



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In Transit Blog: Small Dutch City, Major Flower Parade

Corso Zundert, an annual parade in the small Dutch city of Zundert, features floats covered with thousands of dahlias.





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Things you didn't know about Philly

Philadelphia is home to a lot of American firsts, including the first post office, fire department, daily newspaper, stock exchange, hospital, and zoo.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-things-didnt-know-philadelphia/

Qantas US Flight Changes

Qantas has been undergoing some major restructuring lately due to huge losses. The most profitable aspect of their operations seem to be their flights to the US, given those routes still don't see too much competition from other carriers.

As part of their efforts to improve profitability, Qantas actually added A380 service to Dallas, by cutting A380 service to Hong Kong and retiming their flight between Melbourne and London to create less ground time at Heathrow.

It seems that the international restructuring is continuing, both in terms of tightening up the schedule and in terms of adding more routes and frequencies. The changes include the following:

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LEAK: New Bose Noise Cancelling Headsets – QC25 – May Be Out Next Month

Bonusfeber breaks the news and fortunately Google translates. A video briefly leaked on Vimeo which has since been pulled down. Bose is trying to keep the details quiet and refuses comment. Since Bose is the leader in frequent flyer noise cancelling headphones, their latest product is news. And it’s time for a refresh. They’ve got […]

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As digital media now primarily consumed on mobile, brands must keep up

comScore has released its latest report looking at the digital media consumption habits of American consumers, offering yet another reminder that brands ...



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SPG Weekly Hot Escapes Top Five Picks

The SPG Hot Escapes is a promotion that offers weekly hotel discounts, allowing customers to stay at Starwood properties for a more economical price. Each week, I will select and feature some of the best deals and options. How It Works The SPG Hot Escapes go live every Wednesday at 6:00 am EST and must […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/spg-weekly-hot-escapes-top-five-picks/

Event-o-Rama: 5 Must-Dos in September

There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in September.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/22/event-o-rama-5-must-dos-in-september/

Startup pitch: Golfscape offers a platform to book golf worldwide

While golf has recently been in the news due to declining player counts, the industry thrives when it comes to passionate players ...



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Hospitality Happens At The Margins

I think it's fair to say that airlines and hotels make money at the margins.

In other words, you have various groups of guests you can "count on," and then it's filling those extra seats and rooms at the highest possible yields that has the greatest impact on your bottom line. That's why dynamic pricing and inventory/revenue management are so important.

One of my favorite things about constantly being on the road is experiencing well executed hospitality. The hotel industry is often referred to as the "hospitality industry," and in theory for good reason. But when you're flying or staying at a hotel, how often do you really feel like a guest as opposed to a transaction?

A Starwood SVP appeared on Bloomberg the other day to explain that 2% of their guests generate 30% of their profits.

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How to stop a travel website upgrade killing your conversions

How to protect your bookings and conversion rates when you switch to a new travel website or platform and what to do ...



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The Kempinski Dead Sea Resort in Jordan

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/21/kempinski-dead-sea-resort-jordan/