Posts Tagged ‘travel industry’
Maintaining a Healthy Diet While Traveling
Maintaining a healthy diet during vacation can be a challenging task. Disrupted and sometimes unpredictable dining and sleep schedules can greatly contribute to poor eating choices. Regardless of the type of vacation, these three healthy eating tips will apply for private jet travel, road trips, and cruise excursions: Eat breakfast: Starting the day with a…
Read MoreAirlines Bringing Back Discount Fares
In review of declining revenue, American Airlines is bringing back deeply discounted Advantage Fares. These were first implemented to compete with competitors’ nonstop routes. These flights are usually connecting itineraries, but sometimes up to $0% off the price. The company has stated that “these fares have become a staple across the U.S. airline industry in…
Read MoreUnrest Abroad Affects Travel Plans
In a survey from the week after the recent Paris attacks, travelers with international plans have been affected. The survey categorized travelers based on annual income and the results show that popular opinion of international travel is sinking. Middle income earners were the most likely to make changes to their travel plans, but those travelers…
Read MoreLuxury Travels are Hot for Summer
Travelers are pining for Italy, the UK, and France as upcoming bookings are reporting. Fully 8 of the top 10 foreign travel destinations are European. From these same reports we see that Tanzania, Portugal, Ireland, and Brazil are showing the most improvement in travel growth this year. Diverse African wildlife and scenery seems to be…
Read MoreAir Travel Future of Giant Screens
In a new effort to further develop airline cabin environments Thales, an in-flight experience company, is proposing the installation of large screens on the backs of seats to provide passengers with entertainment, information, and productivity while traveling. The screens called Digital Sky can be used to browse the internet, find destination and flight information, or…
Read MoreLuxury Travel Trends Coming Up in 2016
In the upcoming height of travel and into the next year, here are a couple trends experts expect to see. Local, local, local: Travelers are demanding more and more local experiences over guides and history. Authentic, but only somewhat: Most guests want a hotel room with the option of jumping into the culture. Personalization: It…
Read MoreTravelers Really Want…
Hotels are beefing up their styles and offerings, but what do we really want from them as travelers? Tech Frequently travelers are bringing an average of 40% more gadgets with them on trips. Smartphones, laptops, and cameras are some of the universal gadgets, but now tablets, e-readers, and other technological devices. Demand for new charger…
Read MoreUS Airports Lacking TSA Security
From the recent attack on Belgium’s airports, the US is reexamining the effectiveness of the TSA. According to Nelson, only Atlanta, Miami and Orlando airports have reduced the number of entry points for airport workers and increased security screening. The TSA is expected to receive a full security report on the 300 airports by the…
Read MoreHotels Designing Your Room Around Sleep
Sleep is divine, but getting a good night’s sleep can be harder than you think. Mariott has been studying techniques in room design to get guests that restful sleep they need. Key elements are comfortable mattresses, pillows, and sheets, noise and temperature control, and darkness. To optimize those essentials certain features are being implemented throughout…
Read MoreBrussels Reopening With Limited Services
The terrorist attack on Brussels last week hasn’t stopped the airport from returning. Reported recently, the Brussels airport has suffered damage to the departure hall so guests will be utilizing different accommodations for upcoming travels. Any checked baggage will be doled out within an unused hangar as the normal baggage claim structure is returned to…
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