Travel Update with Barb
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An accomplished newspaper journalist (USA TODAY staff 2002-2013) and relentless social media enthusiast, Barb wakes up at dawn seven days a week to search for, write and edit stories that resonate with travelers and travel business insiders. She craves stories that teach us something about life or business, make us laugh, shed light on our future or help make our journeys a little easier– or at least more interesting.
Washington DC: Game on!
WASHINGTON D.C. – Consumers should have an easier time finding more affordable rates here, thanks to newly opened…
Hot Market: Key West
The sun shined brightly on sunny Key West for LaSalle Hotel Properties this winter. “Key West had a…
Food trucks in Stockholm
Dear Readers: It’s Friday, which makes it a great day for a foodie post! Going forward, consider yourself…
Marriott’s 4,000th hotel
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Marriott International opened its 4,000th hotel just a few miles from its corporate headquarters…
Orient-Express: $5 million ad campaign
Starting this summer, affluent travelers will start to hear quite a bit about a “new” hotel chain –…
First-ever W hotel evolves
NEW YORK – One month ago, the world’s first W hotel on Lexington Avenue finished overhauling its “Living…
Marriott CEO: “Sizzling” brand
Marriott International’s AC Hotels by Marriott chain is “absolutely sizzling” in the USA, Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson…
Fear of flying
Luxury travel consultant and road warrior JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers has a secret: She’s afraid of flying. The fact that…
Instagram conference food?
WASHINGTON D.C. – Have you ever taken an Instagram photo of your conference meal? Probably not, but you…
Cocktails with…John Kinzell
Readers: Welcome to my new series, “Cocktails with.” It’s a series designed to introduce you to interesting people…