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How You Can Make Money as a Tour Guide With Airbnb

How You Can Make Money as a Tour Guide With Airbnb https://t.co/gSroLevXTY via @TravelLeisure

travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/tr… Chip Conley says the company will make "host" a career path.

USTRANSCOM Evacuates Families and Pets to NAS Pensacola

USTRANSCOM Evacuates Families and Pets to NAS Pensacola https://t.co/Z99nOJwtn9

navy.mil/submit/display… USTRANSCOM evacuated families and pets, from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba, to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla

Governor Bentley Announces Key Army Aviation Training Center to Open in Alabama

Governor Bentley Announces Key Army Aviation Training Center to Open in Alabama https://t.co/uSrj3cLwLw

wtvy.com/content/news/G… Governor Robert Bentley announced on Thursday that CAE USA plans to begin offering comprehensive flight training to U.S. Army aviators at a new training facility, opening in Dothan in 2017, as part of the company’s $75 million investment in the state.

‘I Call Top Bunk!’ Some Companies Make Executives Travel by Bus

Executives log 6,000 miles together on a bus with bunk beds https://t.co/qQQFEnHJE7 via @WSJ

on.wsj.com/2cR7q96 Executives try slowing their roll by chartering 45-foot buses with bunk beds, shared bathrooms, full bars, and awkward moments; ‘you have to lower your expectations’

Metro eyes up to $6M a year in savings from partnership with Uber, Lyft for MetroAccess

Metro eyes up to $6M a year in savings from partnership with Uber, Lyft for MetroAccess https://t.co/5cYp0QNDiE

wpo.st/ahyw1 The agency hopes to get ridesharing program for disabled and elderly customers rolling in March.

Constellis - Afghanistan Weekly Security Report Sept 01, 2016

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Armed attacks targeting security personnel continued across Afghanistan amid heightened security conditions. https://t.co/vP2e9AovH7

bit.ly/2ca5plQ Constellis Headquarters: 12018 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 140 Reston, Virginia 20191, USA +1 866 349 1506 +1 703 673 5000 +1 703 673 5001 info@constellis.com

A 31-year-old who's been traveling the world for 5 years explains how she affords it

.@WitWiNina explains how she's afforded to travel the world for the past 5 years https://t.co/LDS1wcroO9 via @BIYourMoney

read.bi/2bezhN8 You don't have to be rich to travel.

Qatar Airways ranks best for customer service and experience | Travel Daily ME

Qatar Airways ranks best for customer service and experience | Travel Daily ME https://t.co/nSuZKLp8cx

traveldailymedia.com/239838/qatar-a… Qatar Airways has topped a global ranking of international airlines for providing travellers worldwide…

Traveller satisfaction tops the corporate travel wishlist - Tnooz

Traveller satisfaction tops the corporate travel wishlist https://t.co/NWwIUL9bXX

tnooz.com/article/travel… If GBTA 2016 was an international sporting event, the big winners from the Denver conference were business travellers themselves.

BWI Attempting To Make Travel A Little Healthier

BWI Attempting To Make Travel A Little Healthier https://t.co/3LYPNKqGwf

cbsloc.al/2a8NB9k BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is looking to offer healthier options for passengers.

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How Amazon's Brand and Customer Experience Became Synonymous

How Amazon's Brand and Customer Experience Became Synonymous via @forbes https://t.co/fIS80efqkj

forbes.com/sites/scottdav… In talking with one of my colleagues last week, it was quite clear that he has a personal relationship with Alexa, the voice service that powers Amazon’s Echo. He talks to Alexa about the weather, flight delays, movie reviews, restaurant reservations, his son’s school projects and even what temperat...

Passengers willing to switch airlines for faster Wi-Fi option

Passengers Willing to Switch Airlines for Faster Wi-Fi Option https://t.co/U63jqyh1OP

aviationpros.com/blog/12231853/… A recent airline passenger survey conducted by Honeywell found that most travelers said they would switch airlines completely if it meant faster, more reliable connection. The study found that 21 percent have already made the switch.

Amex GBT Airbnb Partner For Corporate Travel | PYMNTS.com

Amex Global Business Travel Breaks Ground With Airbnb Partnership - https://t.co/WCtJVpOqlp

pymnts.com/news/b2b-payme… American Express Global Business Travel and Airbnb ink a partnership to enable the cross-sharing of travel booking information for business travelers.

Virginia loses ground as a top state for business

Virginia loses ground as a top state for business https://t.co/NZXVVXypsv via @richmonddotcom

richmond.com/business/local… Virginia continues to slip in a prominent ranking of the best states for doing business.

Tesla hilariously finishes dead last in mystery shoppers study, salesmen found to act like...

Tesla hilariously finishes dead last in mystery shoppers study, salesmen found to act like 'mu… https://t.co/QdlIMRfufh via @FredericLambert

electrek.co/2016/07/11/tes… If there’s a list Tesla is probably OK with not being at the top of, it’s ‘Best Car Salesmen’. The company boasts about its distribution and servicing model being unlike any…

5 New Travel Startups Giving Travelers Something Different With Alternative Accommodations

5 New Travel Startups Giving Travelers Something Different With Alternative Accommodations – Skift https://t.co/NATHLvjasN via @Skift

skift.com/2016/07/11/5/#1 It's summertime in much of the world and that means millions of travelers are looking to escape from their homes and find new ones while they're exploring

Woman who retired at 33 to travel the world says you could too

Woman who retired at 33 to travel the world says you could too https://t.co/yWugfDiM72 via @MailOnline

dailym.ai/29fpcfQ Anita Dhake is a former Chicago-based lawyer, who, after six years of smart saving managed to quit her job to travel the world. She says with thrifty spending and smart saving, you could too.

Keep traveling: Choose flights, not fright

Keep traveling: Choose flights, not fright @CNN https://t.co/BWa8tS1bNn

cnn.it/29eWMSF Gregory Malveaux, professor and longtime study abroad director, argues that recent terror attacks should not make us afraid to travel in the name of education

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Bahamas approved as hub for trade in Chinese currency | Caribbean360

Bahamas approved as hub for trade in Chinese currency https://t.co/ACntjd3Yag via @Caribbean360

caribbean360.com/business/baham… Bahamas approved as hub for trade in Chinese currency Caribbean360June 17, 2016 50More share buttons0Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageCaptchaSubmitShare on Pinterest0 NASSAU, The Bahamas, Friday June 17, 2016 – The Bahamas’ Minister of Financial Services Hope S...

Overstock.com: Online Shopping - Bedding, Furniture, Electronics, Jewelry, Watches, Clothing & more

How Nordstrom And https://t.co/4WqTqP03sL Enhance Customer Service And Customer Experience With Mobile via @forbes https://t.co/k6TE8uaFIF

Overstock.com Let Overstock.com help you discover designer brands and home goods at the lowest prices online. See for yourself why shoppers love our selection and award-winning customer service.

The Uber of Air Travel Business Is Taking Off

The Uber of Air Travel Business Is Taking Off https://t.co/KkDS6czHRM

tech.co/uber-air-trave… Air travel has been unpleasant for as long as you can remember. Fortunately, there are companies looking to make it easier.

Swimming pigs? Take an inside look at this Bahamas phenomenon

Swimming pigs? Take an inside look at this Bahamas phenomenon https://t.co/fOp6lYFhTY via @todayshow

today.com/video/swimming… The Bahamas is known for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear water, but just off Staniel Cay there’s a tiny uninhabited island, Big Major Cay, an island with pigs…that swim. NBC’s Kerry Sanders investigates for TODAY how pigs came to live in paradise.

AirAsia is Giving Away 3 Million Free Seats

AirAsia is Giving Away 3 Million Free Seats https://t.co/XjBHoVtgKW via @TravelLeisure

travelandleisure.com/flight-deals/a… To promote new routes, AirAsia is giving away free seats—three million, to be exact. Here's how to score your $0 flight with this Malaysia-based airline. Read on for details.

These Are the U.S. Airlines That Will Take You to Cuba

These Are the U.S. Airlines That Will Take You to Cuba https://t.co/SEOUinCd2K via @TravelLeisure

travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/do… As Cuba and the United Stations continue to get cozy, these domestic airlines were granted permission to fly from the U.S. to cities across the island nation. Read on.

Scheduled Flights To Cuba Approved For As Early As This Fall

Scheduled Flights To Cuba Approved For As Early As This Fall https://t.co/nM6UCNhpyy

n.pr/25RXIny The Department of Transportation has authorized six U.S. airlines to schedule round-trip flights from the U.S to some cities in Cuba. The DOT has not yet approved any flights to Havana.

Travel Like A Boss

Travel Like A Boss https://t.co/GrNvXL9RdJ via @Entrepreneur

entm.ag/1Pmknii "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page", said the famous philosopher, St. Augustine.

What Are No Travel Zones for U.S. Citizens Right Now?

Where Should Americans Not Travel for Business Right Now? via @smallbiztrends https://t.co/4AY2jqvGJR

smallbiztrends.com/2016/06/no-tra… If you have international destinations on your summer docket, check out these no travel zones for U.S. citizens to discover places you shouldn’t be going.

What You Need to Pack in Your Beach Bag This Summer

What You Need to Pack in Your Beach Bag This Summer https://t.co/8UX4fmBzEK

airfarewatchdog.com/blog/28767766/… If you're like me, you probably had your swimsuit packed the second the temperature hit sixty degrees. But that's not the only thing you need to pack for

TSA Says Passengers Only Have Themselves to Blame For Long Lines

TSA Says Passengers Only Have Themselves to Blame For Long Lines https://t.co/Y9YtjXD7yy via @TravelLeisure

travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/tr… Many reasons have been debated for why this summer’s airport security lines are so long. The TSA, however, says passengers are to blame. Read on for why.

6 Awesome Ways To Travel For Free This Summer

6 ways to travel the world this summer without spending a dime https://t.co/ty5j6WvM1y via @UPROXX

uproxx.it/1Xn8b7B We can all agree that travel is one of the best things in life, and as they say, “the best things in life are free.”

AFRICOM must adapt to new challenges, outgoing commander says

AFRICOM must adapt to new challenges, outgoing commander says https://t.co/pypIFrEIk0

stripes.com/news/africom-m… In the early days of U.S. Africa Command, airstrikes against militants in Somalia were guarded secrets, the kind of operations at odds with an image that AFRICOM was a kinder, gentler version of its sister combatant commands.

Plannng for 4 Types of Customer Experience | 1to1 Media

Planning for 4 Types of Customer Experience https://t.co/y43LcgZGwy via @1to1media

1to1media.com/view.aspx?doci… Learn how to identify the four different types of customer experience that marketers must plan for.

The Seven Joys of Travel, From a Joyful Traveler

The Seven Joys of Travel, From a Joyful Traveler https://t.co/40rIWMWBev

nyti.ms/1UHdCOe The journalist Thomas Swick has written a book extolling the benefits of travel, from emotional connection to a new appreciation of home.

Civil Service: Mystery Visits To Evaluate Service

Civil Service: Mystery Visits To Evaluate Service https://t.co/qBoeXU0qwW

news.islandcrisis.net/2016/05/civil-… The system of surprise visits to departments of civil servants will be reviewed by the Ministry of Civil Service Affairs, given that many of these do not end up being “unexpected” as so…

Defense Department Screws Over FOIA Requester Repeatedly, Blames Him For 'Breaking' The FOIA...

Defense Department Screws Over FOIA Requester Repeatedly, Blames Him For 'Breaking' The FOIA Process https://t.co/BzyoTtbF8T via @Techdirt

techdirt.com/articles/20160… The FOIA system is broken. The administration pays lip service to transparency while aggressively deploying exemptions. Agencies routinely complain about FOIA response budgets and staffing levels, yet no one seems motivated to fix this perennial...

Would You Order a Coffee Via Drone?

No! Would You Order a Coffee Via Drone? https://t.co/pACd7dau2D via @YahooTech

yahoo.com/tech/order-cof… The Uvionix Nsky aerial delivery service wants to bring you a latte for just $3. Of course, the company has that pesky FAA approval problem that every other drone delivery service has, but Uvionix hopes to be up and running by Q2 of 2017.

Vancouver Airport (@yvrairport) posted a photo on Twitter

Retweeted Vancouver Airport (@yvrairport):

We'll be giving away 380 YVR Bucks & an A380 model to one lucky spotter! Post A380 pic at YVR w/ #YVRA380 to enter: https://t.co/Qj2TdVhygo

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Women in Aviation (@WomenInAviation) posted a photo on Twitter

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On May 1st, 1963, Jacqueline Cochran set the women's world record for speed. 1,203.7 mph in a Lockheed Starfighter! https://t.co/Y3crHsknf8

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Customers Don't Care About Customer Service (At Least, Not The Way You Think They Do)

Customers Don't Care About Customer Service (At Least, Not The Way You Think They Do) via @forbes https://t.co/lCCz8xExjc

forbes.com/sites/micahsol… Customers don't care about customer service. At least, not exactly. 

8 women shattering the travel industry's glass ceiling

8 women shattering the travel industry's glass ceiling https://t.co/1GLWflCML7 via @mashable

mashable.com/2016/04/07/tra… #GirlBosses