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Matt Harding is back – and he’s dancing

06/25/13
Matt Harding, of those viral ‘Where the hell is Matt” videos, is dancing again and this time it’s a commercial of sorts for the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), which filmed Harding dancing in numerous spots around the world with groups of USTOA tour operators. It’s just a minute long and, like Harding’s earlier […]

More holiday events at airports

12/08/12
Orlando International Airport is ready for the holidays, with giant wreaths on the walls, a 40-foot tree and displays celebrating not just Christmas, but Chanukah and Kwanzaa. From December 10 through December 22, entertainment at Orlando Int’l Airport will include performances by the Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Ensembles, The Dickens Carolers and other treats. […]

Holiday events at airports

12/07/12
Many airports are rolling out their holiday entertainment schedules this week, so beware of elves when you head out for your next trip. Here’s a sampling of what’s in store. Music of all sorts – from student choirs to professional carolers and combos will be on duty in airports in Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Austin, […]

Thanksgiving Travel Tibits: food, music & smoke

11/21/12
If you’re traveling through an airport during this week’s Thanksgiving travel madness, here are some travel tidbits to keep in mind. Worried about second-hand smoke? Then don’t stand near airport smoking lounges  – and consider holding your breath when you walk by. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]

A few highlights from the APEX EXPO

09/19/12
I’m attending workshops and roving the booths at the exhibit hall during the APEX 2012 EXPO, a sprawling event dedicated to exploring and, hopefully improving the airline passenger experience. The exhibit hall is bulging with booths dedicated to movies and other forms of in-flight entertainment and the technology with which that entertainment is delivered. Here’s […]

Spider-Man at JFK airport

08/23/12
As part of the American Airlines JFK Concert Series, cast members from Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark are scheduled to perform at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on on August 23rd and again on Friday, September 7. While AA’s webpage about the series doesn’t give much information, Playbill lists the performance […]

When travel gives you lemons, drink free airport lemonade

08/09/12
To help travelers relax, many airports offer some form of summertime entertainment. For example, San Francisco International Airport has a You Are Hear summer concert series, Dulles International Airport hosts a Jazz Series and Vancouver International Airport offers DJs, live entertainment, free samples of treats and sweets, and $10 lunch specials all summer long during […]
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