November 13, 2014

Making every second count in mobile travel marketing

Traveling is the ultimate mobile experience, both in the physical sense and in the way that we access information. Think about how ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-travel-marketing-/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-second-counts-mobile-travel

Tiger On The Loose In Paris

Authorities were asked to avoid killing the animal, an endangered species, if possible.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/paris-tiger-hunt-update-big-feline-loose-france-1723126

9 things Argentines love to hate

#9) Anyone who thinks Pele was a better soccer player than Maradona



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-things-argentines-love-hate/

Mystique of Tiny Gadgets for the Elite Business Traveler

Devices like flash drive cuff links or tiny projectors are micronovelties that help business executives work more efficiently while they’re on the road.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/40714a3a/sc/36/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C110C140Cbusiness0Cinternational0Cgadgets0Efor0Ebusiness0Etravelers0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Why Uber Will Win Its Political Fights: Data on Congressional Use of the App

Readers know that I’m a big fan of Uber, the on-demand car service. You download an app to your phone, request a pickup with the press of a button. You watch your vehicle on a map as it drives to you and shows you how many minutes away the car is. You can stay inside […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/13/uber-will-win-political-fights-data-congressional-use-app/

The Worst Case For Restricting TSA Pre-Check. Ever.

TSA Pre-Check is one of the greatest things to happen to the US flying experience in years. For those of you not familiar with TSA Pre-Check, it allows select passengers to go through an expedited security screening whereby they don't have to take off their shoes or light jackets, and don't have to remove liquids or electronics from their bags. You know, it's basically the security screening process minus the theater. ;)


Originally TSA Pre-Check was only open to those in the Trusted Traveler program, which includes those with Global Entry, NEXUS, etc. However, over time they began allowing others in the Pre-Check line as well. I sort of get it from their perspective -- ultimately they can't be pouring a lot of resources into a small percentage of passengers, so by opening it up it was more justifiable.


That really bothered me, not from a safety standpoint, but rather from an experience standpoint. At first the benefit of Pre-Check was twofold:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/13/the-worst-case-for-restricting-tsa-pre-check-ever/

What not to do in Istanbul

Anne Merritt lays out the city's avoidable attractions and what you should do instead.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/what-not-to-do-in-istanbul/

12 things you must do in New York

A New York native shows you the town, top picks for karaoke, pastrami, movie theaters and long walks included.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/13/travel/new-york-things-to-do/index.html

Thailand lights up the night sky

The Loi Krathong festival has been celebrated throughout Thailand for centuries, usually to mark the end of the rainy season.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/12/travel/thailand-loi-krathong-festival/index.html

Steam safari: African animal-spotting on world's 'most luxurious train'

Rovos Rail's epic trips pamper passengers with fine dining, vintage comfort and even a hot tub.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/12/travel/rovos-rail-steam-safari/index.html

Sabre – lastminute.com progress, TripCase flies, pax up

Sabre‘s Q3 earnings call added a few nuggets of knowledge to the financial release, with its CEO and CFO bullish about how ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/sabre-lastminute.com-Tripcase/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sabre-lastminute-com-interest-tripcase-flies-pax-boarded

Argentina's black market exchange

Most countries only have one exchange rate, yet the Argentine peso has two -- the official rate and the unofficial rate, or dólar blue.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/use-possibly-understand-argentinas-black-market-money-exchange/

30 perfect winter pics of Sun Valley

Like any good hometown boy, the only places on my mind this time of year are the mountains I grew up in. Here's my offering to Ullr and the coming winter.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/30-images-sun-valley-winter/

What you may not know about Vietnam

Let's step away from familiar images of Vietnam for a moment and look at some facts and figures you probably don't know about the country.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/11-things-might-know-vietnam/

The Miles Minx: Beware of Jennifer Garner’s Capital One Claims

By now you’ve probably seen the Capital One Jennifer Garner commercial. In it, Garner explains that airlines might have black-out dates on when you can use your miles or they ask for a “ridiculous number of miles” when you try to make a redemption, but Capital One miles earned through their Venture cards can get […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/do-not-believe-a-word-jennifer-garner-says-about-capital-one-miles.html