Industry Insiders Blogs

Everyone wants in on the blog phenomenon, and the businesses vying for your travel dollar are no different. If you're looking for frank discussion and unbiased reviews, you won't find them here. But you can learn a lot when you listen to what the owner says, and doesn't say.

• Evolution of Security
  by the TSA
  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) developed this blog "to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process." Readers can leave comments but if you want to vent, be nice. Destructive comments will be removed but "the critical or cranky" can stay.
• InterContinental Hotels Priority Club
  Stay up to date on Priority Club promotions at InterContinental Hotel Group's company blog. Blog posts also include auction items, the newest ways to earn points and other Priority Club updates.
• Marriott on the Move
  by Bill Marriott
  In this personal blog written by the Chairman and CEO of Marriott, Bill writes about what it takes to succeed and what he's learned (and continues to learn) from his years of being in the hotel business. A positive and often inspiring blog.
• MobiBlog
  Mobissimo is known for its travel search engine but did you know they have a blog? You can read about the latest changes in the airline industry at MobiBlog.
• Nuts about Southwest
  The first airline to jump into the blogosphere, Southwest has a lively blog that includes posts from the president, CEO, flight attendants and other employees. Visitors are encouraged to participate, and participate they most certainly do, with many posts receiving comments numbering in the hundreds.
• Orbitz Travel Blog
  by Orbitz
  Orbitz staffers are passionate and knowledgeable about travel. Check out their blog where you'll find everything from business travel tips to the latest travel trends and deals.
• Rick Seaney
  by Rick Seaney
  The founder and CEO of FareCompare.com, Rick blogs about his passion; helping people make the best air travel purchasing decisions. An informative blog, his focus is on airfare but he writes about travel and airline issues as well.
• Road Warrior Tips
  This blog by Extended Stay Hotels offers travel tips for road warriors on the move and extended stay travelers who like long-term vacations. You can find healthy ways of eating when you're on the road and ideas for organizing your car if you use your vehicle as a mobile office.
• The Lobby.com
  by Starwood Preferred Guest
  Starwood employs "a core group of travel experts" who post daily to give you an inside look at the world of travel, culture and leisure. The site features new products, discusses travel issues and highlights attractive travel destinations. One of the best.
• The Window Seat
  Travelocity is well known in the travel industry and The Window Seat is a group blog written by staff members. You can find tips specifically for the business traveler posted here.
• Under the Wing
  Employees at Delta post about upcoming changes, developments and what's going on behind the scenes at Delta. A relative newcomer to the blog scene, traffic is picking up and you can find some interesting discussions taking place here.
• You Must Be Trippin
  by Best Western
  Best Western's travel blog offers suggestions, travel tips and the latest offers and news from Best Western. Blog posts are added frequently to keep content up-to-date. You'll find a Top Tips of the Week section and a category for road warriors with topics of interest to business travelers.