TRAVEL APP PICKS BY ‘PROS’
The daily blog PSFK hit up their “PurpleList” people, also known as global industry professionals, to find out what favorite travel apps are loaded in their smartphones and e-tablets. Here is what they found out: Airbnb Google maps voyage-SNCF (ticket booking, very efficient) British Airways AirFrance (mileage and services) AEROPORTS de Paris Lonely Planet city guide apps Tripit / AMEX Travel (TripitPro free with Amex Platinum) Hotel Tonight Yelp Kayak Foodspotting (focuses on dishes not just restaurants) Priceline Negotiator Delta Another useful tip from the PurpleList people includes –when visiting other countries, for leisure or for work, download the 10 first apps in the AppStore related to the destination as […]
SOCIALIZE AND SHOP SANS SMARTPHONE
Apartment 32 opened last night its SoHo flagship store on West Braodway. It’s flagship retail store is laid out to look like a swank apartment and the store’s employees are referred to as “residents” and shoppers as “house guests”. There is also a “house rule” where customers are asked to “leave your [smartphone] at the door”. The president of the Weatherproof, the parent-company of Apartment 32/ Weatherproof 32°, Freddie Stollmack explains: “We’re providing a great venue for people to visit, put their feet up, and enjoy face-to-face conversation. People can actually get to know each other without the help of an electronic device!” The at-home atmosphere extends to “relax[ing] on […]