Aug 4th, 2011 at 9:00AM: The travel industry is interested in what you have to say. Everything. I know this seems crazy. I mean, when was the last time you felt an airline employee was actually listening to you? Well, that sector is among the travel businesses paying close attention to you.
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Aug 4th, 2011 at 9:00AM: The travel industry is interested in what you have to say. Everything. I know this seems crazy. I mean, when was the last time you felt an airline employee was actually listening to you? Well, that sector is among the travel businesses paying close attention to you.
I saw on PRNewser yesterday that travel and hospitality companies are using online monitoring tools to keep track of what you ...Eight interesting facts about North Korea's airline
Aug 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM:
What do you know about Air Koryo? Probably not much. The state-run airline for North Korea, it's the only realistic way you can fly into the country, unless you have some sort of crazy commando resources at your disposal. Of course, there's a lot you have to do before booking your ticket, and getting a visa can be quite difficult for Americans and other westerners. If you do make it through ...Airline fees are worth more than Facebook
Jun 13th, 2011 at 3:30PM:
Outside the travel world, everyone's marveling at the prospect of a Facebook IPO, which could be valued at as much as $100 billion. So, what are we missing while we fawn over Mark Zuckerberg's creation? How about the slow, stodgy, ugly airline industry. Known for a painful user experience and a steady decline of free features, the likes of Delta and American Airlines are outdoing the hottest ...Orbitz to use Facebook Send button ... will you? [POLL]
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Apr 25th, 2011 at 6:00PM: Is traveling about to get more social? Orbitz has just announced that it's using the new "Facebook Send" button on its hotel pages, which should make it easier to brainstorm travel ideas. To me, it seems like a natural fit for family vacations and trips with friends. Using the button, you can pop a link off to a limited group of people – instead of sharing it with the world – and make ...Win an iPad 2 with Gadling and AViiQ on Facebook
Apr 8th, 2011 at 5:30PM:
Looking for a quick way to get your hands on the new iPad 2? Head on over to our Facebook page, click on contest (on the left column) and follow the instructions.
We've teamed up with the folks behind AViiQ to give away an iPad 2 (WiFi+3G), 5000 Elevate points for Virgin America and a variety of awesome AViiQ products.
Entering is as simple as pushing two buttons and "liking" our sites. ...Delta Air Lines announces Delta Assist for Facebook
Mar 3rd, 2011 at 4:30PM: Delta Assist on Twitter has been a winning investment for the nation's largest carrier. By utilizing the social networking site, Delta has been able to cater a niche customer service product to a vociferous audience -- a product well lauded by the travel community.
Now, they're taking that success to Facebook. With the program that launches today, Delta plans to be the world's first mover in ...The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto opens its doors, streams it all live on Facebook
Feb 16th, 2011 at 8:30AM:
It's been a long, long road for The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. If you'll recall, we actually were led to believe that it would open its doors in the fall of last year, but after a few setbacks and delays, the day has finally come for the elusive property to welcome its first guests. No longer will Ritz-Carlton execs have to answer questions related to the infiltration into Canada, as this new ...Cyclone Yasi destruction brought home on Facebook, Twitter
Feb 3rd, 2011 at 12:30PM: They were waiting and organizing even before the storm made landfall. Facebook messages and tweets sent out world-wide started a cascading effort of prayers, good wishes, advice and support from every corner of the planet. Social media has become an integral part of crisis management efforts
The numbers are staggering. 23,141 tweets from 10,000 individual users sent in the past 24 hours ...A travel guide to the 2011 Oscar movies
Feb 2nd, 2011 at 4:00PM: The 83rd annual Academy Awards are coming up in a few weeks and the Oscars race is on. This year's nominations contained few surprises, with many nods for Brit period piece The King's Speech, Facebook biopic The Social Network, and headtrip Inception. While 2010's ultimate travel blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love failed to made the cut, there's still plenty to inspire wanderlust among the Best Picture ...United Airlines launches Three Perfect Days contest -- win a free vacation!
Jan 20th, 2011 at 2:30PM: Good with a video camera and a Final Cut Pro? United Airlines might have the perfect opportunity for you to win your dream vacation.
Yesterday they launched a new promotion on Facebook soliciting video entries for their "Three Perfect Days" contest. All that you have to do to enter is make a short video explaining what you would do with three perfect days of vacation and post it to their site. ...FourSquare is everywhere ... even North Korea
Dec 20th, 2010 at 8:00AM:
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Whether you tweet or not, log into Facebook or skip it, you know that social media is everywhere. You just can't get away from it. There are references on prime-time television, news stories all over the place and special deals at stores large and small. If you think you're ...What to pack in a carry on - ten things Gadling readers actually use
Dec 15th, 2010 at 1:00PM: So, you've got yourself the ultimate carry on for your upcoming air travel. Now, you have to figure out what to pack in it.
For those of us who check a bag, it can be hard to decide what, exactly, to bring on the plane with us. Valuables and documents are a must, for safety, but do you really need that computer cable? Do you need Bandaids? Did you splurge on a stupid gadget you'll never use? ...The world according to Facebook
Dec 14th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Our lonely planet continues to become less and less lonely. Thanks to the advent of social networking sites like Facebook, users can connect far-flung parts of the world at the tap of a keyboard. This fascinating map (click to enlarge) created by Facebook intern Paul Butler charts the interactions between Facebook users from around the globe, and it shows the unbelievable extent to which ...Ten brilliant ideas for your travel collection by Gadling readers
Dec 1st, 2010 at 11:00AM: Do you have a travel collection? I do. I collect thimbles everywhere I go. I like to put them in an antique wooden drawer which has been repainted and hung on the wall, and I hope one day my grandchildren will play with them and ask me what the different destinations were like back when I ... could see/could walk/had teeth.
Collecting something small on your travels is budget friendly (unless ...Five steps to free Mexico and Caribbean travel from Marriott and Renaissance
Nov 29th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Need a little sunshine in your life this holiday season but can't get out on the road? Hey, I get it: we all shell out enough cash this time of year. There are gifts for the kids, unavoidable family travel and those Christmas dinners that get expensive pretty quickly. These costs can sneak up on you, depriving you of a little mental health time out on a beach somewhere.
Well, a travel contest ...Hyatt introduces Facebook travel experts; ready to answer holiday travel questions
Nov 22nd, 2010 at 12:30PM:
As the craziness that is the holiday season approaches, Hyatt has teamed up with Gadling to help guests answer their travel questions. On their Facebook page, guests can ask anything they want - from tips on how to score great last minute deals, to helping them with their packing list.
Taking this to Facebook is just another way the hotel chain is expanding its regular customer outreach. In ...Ten things to know about your destination before you go
Nov 18th, 2010 at 10:00AM: So you've chosen your vacation destination - booked the tickets, agonized over TripAdvisor to find a hotel, and bought the guidebooks or downloaded the apps. Whether you like to plan your itinerary in advance or play it by ear, there are a few things you should research in advance to make your arrival - and your trip - go smoothly.
From airport taxis to local laws to transit passes, what should ...Ten random skills Gadling readers learned on trips
Nov 10th, 2010 at 2:30PM: It seems like you always learn when you travel. Even if you don't happen to be picking up the language or attending a professional development session, just being in a new place creates new pathways in your mind and, arguably, makes you smarter. Better still is when you actually learn a skill you didn't expect to learn.
We asked our readers on Gadling's Facebook page "What random skill did you ...Is airport security a waste of time? Ten Gadling readers' shocking answers
Nov 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM: The other day on the Gadling Facebook page, we asked what some might consider a loaded question:
"Do you think airport security is important or a waste of time? Why?"
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We got a variety of responses both in the pro and con camps, and plenty of rants ...NYC marathon runners urged to focus on the race, fight the urge to tweet
Nov 5th, 2010 at 11:30AM: You'd think running 26.2 miles would demand all your attention, right? Apparently, the lure of connectedness is so great that a runners' group is putting the word out to resist temptation. Sean Haubert, who manages social media for the New York Road Runners, which organizes the ING New York City Marathon, told the NY Daily News:
"People need to focus on the race," Haubert said. "There are people ...
