November 5, 2014

Dear hoteliers, the future of guest experience is NOT all about technology

The latest gold rush by hoteliers in the hospitality sector is being caused by technology. In my opinion, the world’s leading hotel ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hoteliers-guest-experience-not-technology/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dear-hoteliers-guest-experience-technology

Aer Lingus Starting Washington Dulles Flights In 2015

For a long time it has been rumored that Aer Lingus will expand service to the United States, and apparently Dallas was at the top of the list of new destinations. Prior to that Aer Lingus expanded to San Francisco and Toronto, and that growth has been performing very well for them.


On Monday I posted about how Aer Lingus would be announcing their latest US destination today, and that it would apparently be on the US east coast. As far as I'm concerned, that narrowed it down to Miami and Washington Dulles.


Well, Aer Lingus has now announced their US expansion, and it looks like their newest route will be Dublin to Washington Dulles. But the growth goes beyond that.


Here's a rundown of Aer Lingus' service expansion between Dublin and North America as of next summer, via airlineroute.net:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/05/aer-lingus-starting-washington-dulles-flights-2015/

Geo-location, mobile and social – airport IT investment priorities [INFOGRAPHIC]

The annual SITA Airport IT Trends Survey is usually a decent barometer of what airports are looking at over the next year ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airport-it-investment-infographic/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=geo-location-mobile-social-airport-investment-priorities-infographic

11 things to know about Mexican men

#5) Swearing is a form of endearment. If a Mexican is swearing in front of, or even at you, then it’s a good sign.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-things-need-know-understand-mexican-men/

Tinkering on the Margins of Small Arguments

“I had no good reason not to take it up,” he said of a big decision. “And it kind of terrified me to imagine myself spending the rest of my life tinkering on the margins of the small arguments.” Link: Embrace the Irony Image: Ed ###



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/tinkering-on-the-margins-of-small-arguments/

Turns Out Hyatt’s Elite Status Challenge is NOT Gone For Good…

On Monday it was being reported that the Hyatt Diamond challenge had ended. Hyatt was exceptionally generous in that they were willing to give elite members of other hotel chains temporary top tier status, while offering an expedited way to keep that status. And they even gave these temporary Diamond full confirmed suite upgrades as […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/05/hyatts-elite-status-challenge-gone-good/

10 places real New Yorkers eat

NYC is a culinary mecca with the best chefs and restaurants in the world. From late-night grub to Michelin stars, here are 10 places real New Yorkers eat.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/10-places-real-new-yorkers-eat/

Wanderu nets a $5.6M Series A for bus metasearch

Wanderu, the bus and train ticket metasearch startup, has raised $5.6 million in a Series A equity round. Metamorphic Ventures led the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/wanderu-5-6m-series-bus-metasearch/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wed-730amet-wanderu-5-6m-series-bus-metasearch

Alaska Board Room Members Have Cathay Pacific Lounge Access At SFO

This isn't actually new, though somehow I wasn't aware of this. Back when I lived in Seattle I'd fly Alaska to/from the Bay Area a ton, though since leaving Seattle earlier in the year I haven't flown Alaska on that route.


This summer Alaska Airlines closed their Board Room in San Francisco. This was due to their terminal change, whereby they were moving from Terminal 1 to the International Terminal.


The Alaska Board Room at San Francisco Airport was a tiny lounge, though the staff were quite friendly and the food and beverage selection was decent for a domestic lounge.


What I didn't realize, however, is that Alaska Airlines now has a lounge agreement with Cathay Pacific in San Francisco.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/05/alaska-board-room-members-cathay-pacific-lounge-access-sfo/

11 signs you have an Irish mam

#2) You can scrounge 20 quid off her up until the age of about 30.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-signs-raised-irish-mam/

Dubai wants theme park glory

Robot dinosaurs, Lego men and Spiderman -- all could become Dubai's newest residents as the city is set to house a slew of new theme parks.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/04/travel/watch-out-orlando-dubai-wants-to-be-the-worlds-theme-park-destination/index.html

Exploring 'Interstellar' Iceland

Touching down on the otherworldly landscape that stars as a distant planet in one of the year's most hyped movies.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/05/travel/interstellar-iceland/index.html

The China that defies steroetypes

Blond hair, blue eyes, yak meat. Author David Eimer explores the Chinese ethnic minorities that defy stereotypes.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/04/travel/china-borderland-minorities/index.html

LGBT travelers on Instagram

Erinn and Ce’Lene are a lesbian couple from Seattle. Their goal is to contribute to the visibility of queer people of color and inspire everyone to travel and see what this world has to offer.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/6-lgbt-travelers-following-instagram/

Avvio grabs $5.5 million investment from Calculus Capital

Hotel booking engine and web design provider Avvio has scored a $5.5 million injection of capital from Calculus Capital. The company, which ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/avvio-capital-5-million-calculus/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avvio-grabs-5-5-million-investment-calculus-capital