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Crib Sheet: Michael O'Leary, CEO of Pay-per-Pee Airline Ryanair

Last year, Ryanair, the budget airline run by Michael O'Leary, announced it was considering introducing coin-operated toilets on its flights. Hilarity and shock ensued, along with some great graphics--most notably on the b3ta.com ...READ»

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How Do Airlines Rank as Recyclers?

The most sustainable airline is the one that uses the least non-renewable fuel. That's why the airline industry is focusing so heavily on developing greener jet fuel as fast as possible. But there's another important part of airline ...READ»

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British Airways Travel Promotion: A Leadership Failure?

When a retail organization fails to include (or possibly alienates) a large segment of its target audience in a key promotion, what can we take away about leadership efficacy throughout the organization? READ»

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Tourism 2023 Imagines the Future of Vacations

It's 2023. Climate change, oil shortages, and population growth have become pressing issues. What will the tourism industry look--and more importantly, will there even be a tourism industry? That's the question that Tourism 2023, an ...READ»

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Designed Experiences: The Evolution of Intelligent Design

Established brands are an evolution, constantly adapting. Designed brands are born adapted.READ»

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Atlantic City Welcomes Yanni Live In Concert at the Boardwalk Hall

Yanni is set to perform at The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The best selection of tickets is on sale now through ACTickets.com. Yanni will be performing Saturday May 16th.READ»

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The lessons of Total Quality Management

Every manager knows that appearances should match the realities of the business or other organisation. What do users of your products and services think about these offerings and the experience of using them, and, how do these real ...READ»

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Microsoft vs. Google: A 2,400-Year-Old Move

This week several seemingly unrelated news articles are actually talking about the same thing: a fundamental pattern of competition that reveals the underpinnings between Google’s and Microsoft’s emerging battle in online ...READ»

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Technology: Between a Rock and an IT Place

As the news site Anna.Aero points out, route reductions are providing opportunities for some airlines to expand and others to cut back. The overriding issue derailing airline recovery especially in the U.S. is, of course, oil. ...READ»

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The Airport of the Future

Get an expert's view on how new passenger management systems are soon to transform how you interact with your airline every step of the way.READ»

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New targets for carbon emmissions ?

A coalition of 99 companies is asking political leaders to set targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and to establish a global carbon market. Their blueprint for tackling climate change is being handed to Japanese Prime ...READ»

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The Surprising Secret of Successful Differentiation

A successful differentiation is not imitated by your competitors, even though it brings you unmistakable success with consumers. It seems impossible? Not quite so. I am about to reveal to you the unexpectedly simple and wonderful ...READ»

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Hustle & Flow

Alaska Airlines' Airport of the Future makes quick work of getting passengers through check-in.READ»

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Now: March 2008

What's happening this month: Shiny new airport terminals in London and Beijing take off; why baseball's first pitch is in Tokyo; and Austin's South by Southwest by the numbers.READ»

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Open House: Just Plane Ambitious

London unveils a new airline terminal on March 30, a few weeks after Beijing. Here's a look at the two new temples of aviation.READ»

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A First-Class Production

Business class is the new first, as startup airlines and old stalwarts try to woo you with fresh seats and services. READ»

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What Business Class Gets You On 6 Carriers

And what your fellow passengers think.READ»

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How About This Beer Label: " I'm in Advertising!"

Upstart agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky is turning advertising on its head, from business class to beer bottles.READ»

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There is No Corporate Privacy, and That's a Good Thing.

A few decades ago, we discovered that quality is free. Turns out, the new move toward transparency is also free and can be profitable too.READ»

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Stelios Makes Growth Look Easy

Stelios Haji-Ioannou, known throughout Europe by his first name, provides cheap travel for the masses. His formula for business success? It's easy -- as in easyJet, easyCar, even easyCinema. Just slash costs, maximize publicity, and "sweat the assets."READ»

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Social Entrepreneur - Nancy Carstedt

As executive director of the Chicago Children's Choir, Nancy Carstedt runs a high-impact, fast-growing nonprofit that touches the lives of tens of thousands of children.READ»

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Trendsetter - Hilary Billings

From Pottery Barn to the feel of a room at the W Hotel to finding just the right gift at RedEnvelope, Hilary Billings has mastered the art of creating "lifestyle brands" -- products and services that forge an emotional connection with customers.READ»

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Advertisers in Issue 42

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Advertisers in Issue 40

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Trust in the Future

When it comes to brand management, Kevin Roberts says that only two things are wrong: brands and management.READ»