JDS Viewpoints: Travel Weekly

Arnie Weissmann

Editor in Chief, Travel Weekly

Going through airports -- and travel counseling -- blind1/22/2025Is consumer perception of travel advisors' professionalism hurt by varied approaches to travel planning? A blind frequent traveler -- and Travel Planners International's Jenn Lee -- may provide the answer.Read more

Travel advisors and the national trust gap1/15/2025

The psychology of travel, unraveled1/8/2025

Tony talks trends that Marriott's tracking in '2512/30/2024

Mark Pestronk

Contributing Editor

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Why the DOJ is wrong on Amex GBT-CWT1/24/2025I was very surprised by the DOJ's lawsuit, and its timing.Read more

Protecting your agency sale payout1/17/2025

Avoiding blame for ICs errors1/10/2025

What to know about FTC's rule for junk fees1/6/2025

Richard Turen

Senior Contributing Editor

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How Tokyo does urbanization right1/25/2025For me, the 7-Eleven experience in Tokyo summarizes the intelligence of urban planning and a cultureRead more

Changing perceptions on a visit to Japan1/11/2025

The most memorable sales call of my life12/7/2024

Is it up to us to establish cruise credibility?11/23/2024

Danny King

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The perilous path ahead for pot tourism4/12/2018Fear of federal prohibitions is keeping Calif. cities from pushing cannabis tourism.Read more

Robots, immigrants and full employment3/1/2018

On family travels, the kids are alright1/25/2018

Mutual mudslinging as competitive strategy12/14/2017

Robert Silk

Senior Editor

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Friendlier skies ahead for airlines?1/21/2025Airline CEOs didn't shed any tears with the departure of Pete Buttigieg. But the BidenRead more

Moving the needle in airport mobility technology11/16/2024

Growing discomfort on airplanes9/21/2024

United initiative doesn't fly with me7/27/2024

Charlie Funk

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A fond farewell from a friend1/14/2023Charlie Funk concludes 14 years as a Travel Weekly columnist with a final "It's Like This": Words of advice and gratitude.Read more

Putting your 'aha' moments to work11/12/2022

Enthusiasm breeds success9/10/2022

Only you have access to this one valuable resource7/16/2022

Carrie Finley-Bajak

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The future of social media marketing9/23/2016Travel professionals need to be curious and willing to look around the corner to keep ahead of the competition.Read more

Put a clear data plan in place8/4/2016

Digital storytelling6/23/2016

Tips for using location-based services5/12/2016

Yeoh Siew Hoon

Editorial Director Northstar Travel Media Asia

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Catching up with Accor's two new brand presidents9/25/2024Yeoh Siew Hoon sits down with Benoit Racle and Jean-Yves Minet, to discuss Accor's plans for itsRead more

Wellness, sustainability are strengthening trends, execs say9/25/2024

Tapping travel for out-of-this-world experiences7/23/2024

Finding my inner voice through my clones3/9/2024

Kurt Weinsheimer

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Summer trends: U.S. travelers look for new hot spots; international travelers look for 'staycations'6/28/2017As the summer season starts, Sojern examines the hottest spots for the season as well as where travelRead more

Why travel hasn't solved its mobile problem4/26/2017

Spring break travel heating up2/27/2017

December holiday travel already taking shape11/10/2016

Highlights of America's summer wanderlust9/21/2016

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