Travel today is much more than backpacks and hostels (those were the days), beaches or amusement parks and free buffet breakfasts at the hotel (along with sunburn). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Vacations are changing — and the tourism industry is changing along with it. The pace of innovation and disruption only promises to get faster as more travelers choose adventure over mere relaxation, and as urban experiences attract more travelers at the expense of, say, a...
You have to give digital and mobile technology some credit — over time, the complexities of travel pricing and costs (along with other parts of the process) have become at least a bit more transparent, and much more consumer-friendly. But there remains at least one big...
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The travel market is changing and companies are evolving to meet consumer expectations. Once upon a time, Airbnb meant renting a cheap room in a stranger’s apartment. With the introduction of its Luxe product earlier this year, Airbnb is now offering stays in Tuscan farmhouses...
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Online lodging marketplace Airbnb announced on Thursday (Sept. 19) that it wants to go public by next year, according to a release by the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Summer is here and while schools nationwide are emptying, families across the U.S. are readying for the annual pilgrimage to beaches, national parks, amusement parks, resorts and campgrounds nationwide. And those families heading out by planes, trains and automobiles each summer represent a pretty hefty...
Laying tracks to profits? Yes, for large railroad firms – but for some of their shipping customers, profits are taking a hit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
