When Do We Share Travel Information? We recently did an article on why social media mavens don’t use their social media accounts to complain about bad service or disappointing travel experiences. Now, according to the  marketing company, Milestone,  there’s a twist to this thinking. While travelers may prefer to lodge their travel complaints directly to the hotel or destination, it ... Read More »

Groupon & Expedia Deal Means Deep Discounts for Travelers It certainly was a deal that most people either saw coming or could easily imagine: Groupon and Expedia launching “Groupon Getaways With Expedia.” The new company, says Hotelmarketing.com, will offer consumers deeply discounted deals from among the 135,000 hotels in Expedia’s data base…and then the partnership will move on to offer ... Read More »

“B&B Kick Gas” Campaign Drives More Visitors to B&Bs After paying $4.45 a gallon for gas in Connecticut, the idea of $6/gallon prices before the end of the summer seems more probable than possible, recent slight trends downward not withstanding. And this, according to Marti Mayne, B&B marketing guru, is making travelers very anxious about their summer vacation plans. Mayne ... Read More »

Shakespeare’s play, Timon of Athens, tells the story of Timon, an extravagant Athenian nobleman spending his money wastefully, until his creditors show up and demand payment to cover his debts. Timon sends his servants out for financial help, a bailout, so he can continue his lavish lifestyle. English classes can debate if Timon was a symbol of Greece’s extravagance, but ... Read More »