November 26, 2014

Thomas Cook – dynamic packaging! ancillaries! CRM! Let’s go…

Thomas Cook Group is aiming for 50% web penetration by 2015, with the business possibly doing itself a disservice by using terms ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Thomas-Cook-dynamic-packaging-ancillaries-CRM/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thomas-cook-dynamic-packaging-ancillaries-crm-lets-go

Slang phrases Boston gave the USA

Badadoes?! No, you friend didn't just have a stroke. They're just saying “potatoes” in Boston speak.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-slang-phrases-boston-gave-rest-america/

British Airways Increases Top Elite Status Qualification Threshold

British Airways’ top elite tier is Gold. But because theirs is an airline frequent flyer program, it’s more complicated than that. There’s an upper tier within the tier called Gold Guest List (and an invitation only Premier level as well). BA is making it harder to earn ‘Gold Guest List’ status for the first time […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/26/british-airways-increases-top-elite-status-qualification-threshold/

Is Buying Hilton HHonors Points A Good Deal?

Hilton HHonors is offering a promotion on buying and gifting HHonors points. The bonus amounts are targeted, with members receiving a 20% - 50% bonus on purchased Hilton points.


When you're logged in to your Hilton account click on the "Buy Points" page, or follow this link to see how much of a bonus your account will receive.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/26/is-buying-hilton-hhonors-points-a-good-deal/

What baristas think of your order

"Chai latte: You are on your way to yoga. At 6:30 in the morning." What does your coffee order say about you?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/baristas-actually-think-drink-order/

Messy mix on menu for holiday travelers

Here's one thing some will not be so thankful for: a messy mix of snow, rain and sleet for Turkey Day.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/us/weather/index.html

Top places to eat Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S.

Save your thanks -- and your yam-enameled dishes -- for the staffs at these Turkey Day sanity preserves.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/travel/best-thanksgiving-restaurants/index.html

All you can eat: Going wild in Denmark's gastronomy paradise

Nordic haute cuisine has skyrocketed in popularity. Luxurious Dragsholm Castle's foraging safaris get in at the ground level.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/travel/denmark-wild-food-safari/index.html

How to understand Mexican women

"When a Mexican girl tells you she’s all set, she’s only acknowledging your patience. If she hasn't decided which shoes she’s wearing or hasn't picked up her ever-faithful handbag, she’s far from ready."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-things-need-know-understand-mexican-women/

9Flats makes prepayment optional, allows cash for home rentals

It was the first to provide insurance for homeowners who rent out their homes. It was the first to introduce “instant booking,” ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tues-now-profitable-9flats-debuts-pay-cash-option-new-focus/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tues-now-profitable-9flats-debuts-pay-cash-option-new-focus

Programmatic advertising – a new destination for travel brands

The travel industry is a crowded marketplace with low margins. But it’s also high volume which provides a rich audience pool and ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/programmatic-advertising-next-destination-brands/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=programmatic-advertising-next-destination-brands

10 signs you're a backpacker newbie

Packed so much you can barely get your bag onto your back? Uh oh. Sounds like you're a backpacking newbie. Read on for 9 more signs this is your first time traveling.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/10-signs-first-backpacking-trip/

6 prisons on 6 continents

Creator of 501Places, Andy Jarosz, gives us one of his more unusual travel checklists.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/6-prisons-to-visit-on-6-continents/

14 of Europe's scenic rail routes

From Cinque Terre to the Black Forest, the best way to see this beautiful continent is by train.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/14-scenic-rail-routes-europe/

Narita, Japan – A Favorite and Frugal Layover

Most people recognize Narita as the name of a hub airport in Japan. However, it is also the name of the city in which the airport is located. What travelers might not know is that spending a layover in Narita, Japan is budget friendly and fun. It’s also an alternative to the usual expensive trek […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/narita-japan-a-favorite-and-frugal-layover.html