http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:03:28 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:51:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Continental-one-pass-elite-what-you-need-to-know-concerning-United?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner As Continental Airlines moves its affiliation to the Star Alliance program, the largest opportunity for One Pass members is the benefits concerning partner airlines within the Star Alliance Program which is the largest airline alliance worldwide. For... Air Travel Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:51:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Continental-one-pass-elite-what-you-need-to-know-concerning-United?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d13-British-Airways-and-Iberia-to-Merge?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner British Airways is well known in the Denver market with their non-stop flights to London is merging with the lesser known Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España SA more commonly known as Iberia Airways, the national airlines of Spai... Air Travel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d13-British-Airways-and-Iberia-to-Merge?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Las-Vegas-climbing-out-of-the-economic-abyss?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner Las Vegas may have been dealt a band hand concerning public relations. First it was the Wells Fargo incentive trip during the depths of the economic downturn. Then the cost-cutting by hotels literally reducing room rates to break-even status and thro... Lodging Insights Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:06:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Las-Vegas-climbing-out-of-the-economic-abyss?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d5-New-York-City-top-10-during-the-holiday-season-for-families-couples-and-friends?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner New York City, special throughout the year, truly magical during the holiday season. As a native New Yorker, I wanted to share the Top 10 with readers as there is so much to do and so little time. 1) 5th Avenue Snowflake: One of the most end... Travel Updates Dining Insights New York City Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:12:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d5-New-York-City-top-10-during-the-holiday-season-for-families-couples-and-friends?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Lost-or-stolen-identification-and-scheduled-to-fly?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner In past articles concerning foreign travel I have suggested making copies of your passport identification page with picture to assist with replacement if you are traveling. My suggestion, multiple copies including with one copy with a family member o... Air Travel Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:18:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Lost-or-stolen-identification-and-scheduled-to-fly?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Legoland-California-proposes-hotel-and-entertainment-venue?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner While not as well known as Disneyland in Anaheim, Legoland California, a fixture in Carlsbad over the past 10 years plans to propose a new hotel development. The Legoland theme park offers its targeted guests i.e. families with children from 2-1... Lodging Insights Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:46:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Legoland-California-proposes-hotel-and-entertainment-venue?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Affina-experience-kits-personalized-for-the-guest?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner Courtesy of Affinia HotelsFor many of us we remember the days when a hotel amenity basket included the shower cap, needle and thread, a shoe-shine cloth and extra cups wrapped in cellophane. In the present economy of increased hotel supply ... Lodging Insights Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:22:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Affina-experience-kits-personalized-for-the-guest?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Hoteliers-prepares-for-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner This past spring we may remember the many cancellations of trips to Mexico due to the fear of the H1N1 virus also known as Swine Flu. The headlines brought back memories of the SARS outbreak in Asia a few years back. With the prevalence of jet travel... Air Travel Lodging Insights Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:59:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Hoteliers-prepares-for-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Fontainebleau-Las-Vegas2B-Investment-300M-Offer?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner The Fontainebleau Las Vegas was an aggressive project for the day ground was broken. Using the storied name of the newly renovated Miami Beach Landmark, the cache of the storied name coupled with the insatiable demand for lodging and entertainment in... Lodging Insights Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:54:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Fontainebleau-Las-Vegas2B-Investment-300M-Offer?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Is-Clear-Card-Registered-Traveler-Program-Making-a-Comeback?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner For many of us (including your truly), we were shocked by the early summer news of our Clear Card ceasing operations, especially right before the heavy summer travel season when the ability to save time at security screening is a premium.At present, ... Air Travel Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:19:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Is-Clear-Card-Registered-Traveler-Program-Making-a-Comeback?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Denvers-Curtis-Hotel-Offers-Unique-New-Years-Eve-Opportunity-for-You-and-600-Friends?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner While The Curtis Hotel is somewhat well-known in Denver (located close to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts) as an affordable and hip hotel (the 5 and Dime store in the lobby reminiscent of pre-war Downtown Denver), their New Years Eve promot... Lodging Insights Unique Colorado Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:29:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Denvers-Curtis-Hotel-Offers-Unique-New-Years-Eve-Opportunity-for-You-and-600-Friends?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Colorados-Largest-Hotel-Ready-For-Its-Post-Renovation-Debut?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner The Sheraton Downtown Denver, a fixture on the downtown Denver landscape is ready to make its formal debut after a $70 million makeover. With 1,231 rooms, expansive meeting/ballroom options and its location at the upper-end of the 16th Street Mall, t... Lodging Insights Metropolitan Denver Insights Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:08:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Colorados-Largest-Hotel-Ready-For-Its-Post-Renovation-Debut?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Air-France-to-Auction-380-Seats-on-A380-Inaugural-Flights-Between-NYC-and-Paris?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner   Many readers may remember the demise of Concorde Service between JFK (New York) and CDG (Paris). We endured cramped seating and a single row aircraft for the luxury of time savings.The new Airbus A380, (while no replacement for speed, is the w... Air Travel Foreign Travel Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:04:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Air-France-to-Auction-380-Seats-on-A380-Inaugural-Flights-Between-NYC-and-Paris?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Luxury-Hotel-in-Los-Angeles-Closes-for-2Year-Renovation?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner  One of the most storied and discreet luxury hotels in Los Angeles closed on Wednesday (September 30th) for a planned two year renovation project. The 60+ year old hotel has been a refuge for bold faced names visiting and living in Los Angeles. ... Lodging Insights Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:49:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Luxury-Hotel-in-Los-Angeles-Closes-for-2Year-Renovation?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Rate-Forecast-for-2010-Airfares-Up-Hotels-Down?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner According to a study released by American Express Business Travel for 2010, rate for airline ticks will increase while hotel rates will continue to decrease. Highlights of the study’s findings include:Airline Tickets:• Global Outlook&... Air Travel Lodging Insights Foreign Travel Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:31:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Rate-Forecast-for-2010-Airfares-Up-Hotels-Down?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Marriott-Halting-Development-of-Time-Shares?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner When the time-share marketplace came to a halt in the late 1980’s due to issues concerning unscrupulous practices by various developers, Marriott seem to rescue the industry with their foray into the time-share arena and subsequent vacation-clu... Lodging Insights Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:29:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Marriott-Halting-Development-of-Time-Shares?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Assisting-children-through-Airline-Ticket-Purchase?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner While we have all heard of carbon emission offsets when traveling by plane, the idea is to pay additional monies towards carbon credits to offset those from your flight. While the program has received much publicity, a similar program collecting moni... Air Travel Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:32:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Assisting-children-through-Airline-Ticket-Purchase?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d9-How-to-price-your-vacation-rental-II?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner Installment II: The Honest Assessment AKA “The Appraisal”-Section II: The Physical Plant (Bedrooms and Bathrooms)In Chapter I I explored the valuation associated with location which is truly the most important determining f... Lodging Insights Mountain Getaways Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:02:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m9d9-How-to-price-your-vacation-rental-II?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m8d31-German-based-Lufthansa-seeking-approval-to-Code-Share-with-JFK-based-Jet-Blue-Airlines?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner As airlines increase partnership opportunities to strengthen their networks, Lufthansa, the German based airline is seeking regulatory approval to form a “code-share” agreement with New York-Kennedy Airport based JetBlue Airways.The code-... Air Travel Foreign Travel Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:13:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m8d31-German-based-Lufthansa-seeking-approval-to-Code-Share-with-JFK-based-Jet-Blue-Airlines?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m8d25-To-Save-Money-Hotels-Cut-Services-and-Now-Ratings?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner If you have traveled during the past 6 months, you may have noticed at many hotels from upper mid-range to luxury, service may have diminished. While staff cuts have been in the news, major hotel operators are now allowing select properties to g... Lodging Insights Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:11:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9185-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner~y2009m8d25-To-Save-Money-Hotels-Cut-Services-and-Now-Ratings?cid=exrss-Denver-Travel-Industry-Examiner