You’d have to be under one serious rock to be unaware of Coronavirus. The spread of the disease has reached over 50 countries and the number of people who have perished number in the thousands. What started as a trickle of questions from readers and listeners about traveling during this public health emergency has turned into a steady flow. I’ve spent the past few days thinking about travel and Coronavirus quite a bit and have consolidated some thoughts and questions. This isn’t an up-to-date listing of current events revolving around […]
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Hong Kong Protests: Why We Can All Learn From Cathay Pacific’s ex-CEO
If media reports are correct, Cathay Pacific’s ex-CEO Rupert Hogg made an incredible sacrifice for his employees.
Cathay Pacific CEO Resigns, Presumably Because China Is Mad At The Airline
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns amid Hong Kong protests. He was most likely forced out as a sacrifical lamb for angered Chinese officials.
China Installing App On Tourist’s Phones That Steals Personal Data
This almost feels a bit like tinfoil hat theories, but a recent report seems to indicate that China is going much further in attempts to invade private citizen’s privacy in the name of security. What is your privacy worth? If this were a requirement for you to visit a country while traveling abroad, would it dissuade you from traveling there? What’s to stop a country from detaining you during the customs process if you refuse the access?
Hyatt Grows Again With The Integration of Alila Hotels
World of Hyatt now features new properties in Big Sur, Bali and China. With each of these integrations, Hyatt status gets more valuable. Find out where these new hotels are located.
Wow! Apple Buys 50 Business Class Seats PER DAY Between San Francisco and Shanghai, China
Apple is United Airlines’ largest customer. We learn some interesting details about United’s top corporate clients.
Great Travel Deals! Travel Auctions Ending Soon
I’m a deal junkie. Chances are, you’re a deal junkie too. Take a look at these travel auctions to see if you can find your next great travel deal.
US Airlines Cave To China On Taiwan
Airlines worldwide were directed by China to comply with their demands to show places like Taiwan as part of China. After some initial noise by the airlines and the US government, US-based airlines appear to be complying.
More Cheap Flights to Hong Kong, Swimming At The Airport And Marriott/SPG Merger Tips!
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel stories that interested me on a daily basis. I don’t have time to write about them in length, but picked some of the best below. It’s a shortcut to find out what’s going on without reading dozens of travel blogs to get the best info.
A Free, Month Long Trip to Bali and Cheap Flights to China
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel stories that interested me on a daily basis. I don’t have time to write about them in length, but picked some of the best below. It’s a shortcut to find out what’s going on without reading dozens of travel blogs to get the best info.
