In the footsteps of Anthony Bourdain, companies big and small are steering travelers to out-of-the-way eating experiences, while trying not to trample on food traditions. Source: NYT > Business – LIGAYA MISHAN
Adventurous. Alone. Attacked.
The number of female solo travelers has skyrocketed, but amid Instagram-worthy escapades are tales of violence and death, raising questions about how the world is greeting women who travel alone. Source: NYT > Business – MEGAN SPECIA and TARIRO MZEZEWA
Airbnb and Miami Beach Are at War. Travelers Are Caught in the Crossfire.
The Florida city, like others around the country, is trying to control the home sharing market. Renters often find out their weekend home is illegal when they get a knock on the door. Source: NYT > Business –
Airbnb Acquires HotelTonight to Expand Travel Offerings
The acquisition of HotelTonight, a service that offers last-minute hotel bookings, expands Airbnb’s offerings ahead of an expected initial public offering. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH
update: Traveling Around Florida? Ditch the Car and Ride the Rails, Says Virgin
As fewer people apply for driver’s licenses and more take ride-sharing services, the team behind Virgin Trains USA believes this is the perfect time to make train travel a new American habit. Source: NYT > Business – TARIRO MZEZEWA
Travel Tips: How to Become a ‘Digital Nomad’
Seeing the world while holding down a full-time job sounds too good to be true, but with the right planning, equipment and support, it can be done. Source: NYT > Business – KRISTIN WONG