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Now, as United works to put its public relations misstep into the past, it, along with American and Delta (the three US legacy carriers), have once again petitioned our federal government to intervene in the aviation market and thereby undermine our Open Skies policy...

I like to think it all began more than 2,000 years ago when the Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra, enticed first Julius Caesar, then Marc Antony, on a lavish cruise along the fertile agricultural banks of the Nile River to show off the royal splendors of Luxor’s Valley of the...

2016 was a banner year for Chinese outbound hotel investment as market participants invested a record-high $9.4 billion in North America, Europe and other global lodging markets, nearly doubling the $4.9 billion they spent during the previous year.  There’s every...

I first visited India in 1990.  At the time, the tourism marketplace was constrained and travel was primarily limited to the very wealthy.  Over the next two decades, the hotel development opportunities I pursued on Marriott International’s behalf were slow and...

The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the U.S. presents an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the U.S. travel experience for residents and visitors alike. Here are some suggestions on how the new administration can be a valuable and effective...

Transitioning to a fulfilling, successful retirement can be daunting. Here are some life lessons to help you navigate your personal journey to Life’s “Second Act”. C.S. Lewis once wrote, “You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Truer words...