Consumer Traveler Newsletter — November 16, 2014

Thank you for reading Consumer Traveler’s weekly newsletter. You can subscribe to our daily email newsletter here. Exciting, new companies in the travel industry Travelers United (formerly Consumer Travel Alliance) recently attended the top international online...

Emerging companies in the travel field

I am attending the travel innovators portion of The Phocuswright Conference in Los Angeles. The opening day was filled with presentations of companies which are creating the next wave of travel software and programs that will shape how we all plan our travels from...

How Marriott’s free WiFi offer is anti-consumer

Marriott made travel industry news last week by announcing that starting in January, all members of their Marriott Rewards program, not just the elites, will receive free WiFi for their stays. Marriott already offered free WiFi at some of its brands, like Residence...

4 historic US military sites to remember our Veterans

This is a reprise of Ned’s story from two years ago. Never forget. Veteran’s Day was set as November 11th, since World War I ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Germans signed the Armistice. Veteran’s Day gives...