Do Mobile Apps Make Magic?
How important are mobile apps in hospitality? According to the J.D. Power 2017 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, mobile apps are becoming as central to the hotel guest experience as soft pillows, extra towels and a competitive price. However, when it comes to online and direct bookings, the jury is still out.
The Pierre: A New York Stay that’s Full of Stories
New York City can be a challenging place to visit: crowded sidewalks, traffic jams, high prices for nearly everything and constant competition for the city’s comforts. So a stay in New York City should come with a few treats – and one of those should be time travel to a more innocent age with a […]
Summer Vacation 2017: Myths and Momentum
Americans are still sorely lacking when it comes to taking that so elusive summer vacation and it turns out that there are some states where this offense is more pronounced than others. Idaho, New Hampshire, and Alaska hold the top spots for the states with the most workers leaving vacation unused. Looking at cities, Washington, […]
Luxury Travel Short List for Big Spenders 2017
With a quarter century of luxury advising under its belt, Virtuoso, the elite international luxury travel network, is revealing its annual short list for the “best of the best” in a variety of categories that its agents recommend and book. For those looking for the top tier of travel and service in whatever they book […]
Luxury Travel to Mongolia? Nomadic Expeditions
Luxury travel to Mongolia? This is not an oxymoron. The words luxury and Mongolia do not usually mingle in the same breath but a fast-rising favorite to this region is challenging that notion. Today’s luxury travelers seeking to travel beyond the borders and a bit off the grid while retaining all the comforts are seeking luxury […]
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