Note From the EditorWhen news of a skirmish between Hyatt and Expedia bubbled to the surface recently, we got to thinking that the tune sounded familiar. Executive Editor and online travel expert Dennis Schaal pulled together a greatest hits compilation rounding up some of the most memorable public battles between booking sites and the hotels and airlines listed (or not) on them.
On a more leisurely note, the Cayman Islands is paying attention to the evolving behavior of foodies and working to cultivate potential visitors through a meal-kit delivery service featuring recipes from the destination. It's an innovative idea that could inspire new waves of culinary tourism.
Speaking of innovation, Uber's CEO resigned just as we were putting the finishing touches on this newsletter. How will this act make us rethink travel startups and the line between disruption and just plain poor behavior? — Hannah Sampson, News Editor |