Sweepstakes: Experience the Future of Travel with an All-Expenses Paid Trip to NYC

Curious about what the future of travel will be like?

Working in the industry already and looking for inspiration? Thinking of launching your own startup? Enter to win an all-expenses paid trip to New York City for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of the companies at the forefront of travel innovation today.

On day one of the tour, learn about the future of the hospitality experience firsthand by staying at the Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC, which has the first heated indoor/outdoor pool in NYC, a tri-level rooftop with striking views of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline, and a ground-floor trattoria, Asellina, offering Italian-inspired fare. Once your settled into your room, network with the Silicon-Alley based founders of HitList, AllTheRooms, and BonVoyaging, who are disrupting different areas of the travel industry. Afterwards, opt to unwind with a cocktail atop Gansevoort Park Rooftop or visit Exhale spa to give yourself time to brainstorm some ideas for your own startup.

On day two of your tour, attend the Skift Global Forum to understand the changing trends in travel across sectors, geographies, and functions in the travel industry. Learn from the Head of Global Hospitality at AirBnb, the former CEO of Virgin America and other top executives on what is shaping the future of the Travel industry.

Click here to enter a chance to win a Tour of the Future of Travel in NYC. One lucky winner will receive:

  • Free flight to NYC from anywhere in the continental US
  • Two (2) nights at the Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
  • One (1) free ticket to Skift’s Global Forum covering the Future of Travel in NYC on October 9th, 2014
  • Exclusive access to four (4) travel startups located in NYC

Read sweepstakes rules here.

Deal – Tumi summer sale – luggage up to 50% off

My deal of the day for today is another luggage clearance. Tumi make some of the worlds best luggage (in my personal opinion) but their prices are often on “the high side”.

There are 2 kinds of traveler: people who like $400 luggage, and people who laugh at people with $400 luggage. Either way, it’s a personal choice, but if you are a frequent flier, you’ll learn to appreciate high quality luggage. I’ve been using Tumi bags for years, and my 9 year old rolling bag still looks new, despite being dragged around the world multiple times.

The Tumi summer sale has a large assortment of Tumi products with discounts up to 50%. There are some very nice rollers and duffel bags, as well as some overpriced accessories ($150 pen anyone?).

Some of the highlights of the summer sale include a 24″ wheeled packing case for $229 (was $345, pictured on the right) and this 20″ wheeled case for $179 (was $275).

There is something for everyone, including this classy Baker wheeled suitcase for a very “reasonable” $1199 (was just $1595).

Almost all Tumi luggage comes with their comprehensive 5 year warranty, which includes an accident protection warranty during the first year.

The sale runs till July 31st and can be found here.