JDS Viewpoints: Travel Weekly

Arnie Weissmann

Explorer at large

25 years since 9/11: Innocence lost, resilience gained9/11/2026In retrospect, pre-9/11 feels like an innocent time. In the 25 years since, the industry has learned it could face an unprecedented existential crisis and survive.Read more

Summer observations: Scams and delights8/19/2026

Welcome to Country (Australia and World Cup edition)7/22/2026

Campfires and fireworks7/1/2026

Mark Pestronk

Contributing Editor

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A court case with implications for host agencies9/18/2026A case in San Franciso may change whether a host is responsible for an IC's deceptive acts.Read more

Hold firm on personal guarantee requirements9/13/2026

Be prepared when a buyer comes calling9/3/2026

Before selling, get yourself a nondisclosure agreement8/28/2026

Richard Turen

Senior Contributing Editor

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The Beyonce and mood ring of Europe's rivers9/19/2026Enter the great European tradition of seasonal hydrological improvisation.Read more

Southern hospitality at its finest9/5/2026

Driveway to heaven8/22/2026

The untold story of the Antarctic crime 'spree'8/1/2026

Danny King

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The perilous path ahead for pot tourism4/12/2018Fear of federal prohibitions is keeping Calif. cities from pushing cannabis tourism.Read more

Robots, immigrants and full employment3/1/2018

On family travels, the kids are alright1/25/2018

Mutual mudslinging as competitive strategy12/14/2017

Robert Silk

Editor-at-large/aviation

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When privatized airport security makes sense8/8/2026I believe the Trump administration's push to increase the number of airports using private contractorsRead more

Big 3 hold winning hands at the card game6/8/2026

Sustainable aviation fuel could buffer airlines from energy spikes4/10/2026

Travelers win when airlines fight for turf2/14/2026

Charlie Funk

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A fond farewell from a friend1/14/2023Charlie Funk concludes 14 years as a Travel Weekly columnist with a final "It's Like This": Words of advice and gratitude.Read more

Putting your 'aha' moments to work11/12/2022

Enthusiasm breeds success9/10/2022

Only you have access to this one valuable resource7/16/2022

Carrie Finley-Bajak

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The future of social media marketing9/23/2016Travel professionals need to be curious and willing to look around the corner to keep ahead of the competition.Read more

Put a clear data plan in place8/4/2016

Digital storytelling6/23/2016

Tips for using location-based services5/12/2016

Yeoh Siew Hoon

Editorial Director Northstar Travel Media Asia

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Three cool travel trends that are having their moment9/19/2026With the world at large gripped by political conflict, social unrest and climate anxiety, travel rightRead more

Making the most of a Tokyo stopover3/23/2026

Seeking personal connection in a tech-driven world1/26/2026

Granfluencers, well-being and traveling 'beyond'11/19/2025

Kurt Weinsheimer

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Summer trends: U.S. travelers look for new hot spots; international travelers look for 'staycations'6/28/2017As the summer season starts, Sojern examines the hottest spots for the season as well as where travelRead more

Why travel hasn't solved its mobile problem4/26/2017

Spring break travel heating up2/27/2017

December holiday travel already taking shape11/10/2016

Highlights of America's summer wanderlust9/21/2016

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