Jess Moss Travel

Category: Creator

  • How 5 Travel Companies Rock Social Media

    September 10, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Wish scrolling through those daydream-inducing travel photos on your feed could also make you better at your job?

    Well, actually, it can.

    Skift, a travel industry news site, announced winners of the Skifties, an annual social media contest. These brands stand out as the best in class when it comes to social media, from cutting-edge digital campaigns to trendsetting customer service.

    Follow these brands and you’ll get more than vacation ideas—you’ll learn best practices and ideas that easily translate to other industries. The full list of winners is available here, but here are five of our favorite social lessons from travel brands. Read more>>

  • 12 Great Last-Minute Labor Day Escapes

    12 Great Last-Minute Labor Day Escapes

    September 3, 2015, Creator by WeWork || No plans for Labor Day? Don’t relegate yourself to a staycation.

    If you didn’t book anything already, you’re in luck. Expedia found that most people book Labor Day escapes at the last minute. In fact, last year, only 20 percent of travelers had made their plans a month before the holiday.

    Here are some of this year’s best last-minute Labor Day getaways around the country. Many of these can be done as day trips or longer stays, depending on your budget and schedule. Read more>>

  • 7 Apps That Double as Awesome Travel Tools

    7 Apps That Double as Awesome Travel Tools

    Published August 26 on Creator by WeWork || Snapchat is for selfies, Amazon’s for shopping, and Slack is for pinging your boss to set up a meeting. Right? Well, sort of.

    Many of the apps you use on a daily basis are actually much more versatile than you’d think. And while there’s no shortage of travel sites to help you plan your next trip, some of the best travel resources are the non-travel apps you use for other things. Here’s a guide to using your favorite everyday products, from Instagram to Amazon, to plan your next getaway. Read more>>

  • 6 Best U.S. Airports for High-Tech Travelers

    6 Best U.S. Airports for High-Tech Travelers

    Published August 19, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || The airport of the future looks a bit like the love child of an Apple store, the Mall of America, and the Museum of Modern Art. Futuristic hubs like South Korea’s Incheon International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport now resemble small cities, with services like laptop loan programs and amenities like a golf course that make it easy to bring your business with you to the plane. Read more>>

  • 4 Unexpected Places to Hold Your Next Meeting

    4 Unexpected Places to Hold Your Next Meeting

    Published August 13, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || How many times have you heard (or said), “Let’s meet at the coffee shop?”

    But then you get there, and finding open seats together takes 10 minutes. Or there’s a grinder overpowering any conversation you’re trying to have. Or someone’s having a distractingly personal discussion nearby.

    Finding a good, productive meeting space can be a challenge, but no one ever said a meeting needed chairs and a computer screen. Instead, think about your next meeting as a chance to sneak in some local exploring. If your workplace is strapped for conference space, or if you just need a break from the office, consider one of these alternative meeting spots instead. Read more>>

  • 4 Websites You Should Read Before Launching Your Travel Startup

    Published July 30, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || The “Tinder for travel companions.” The “Airbnb of boats.” If you’re an avid traveler, you might have an idea that seems like the next great startup. The problem is, you might not be the first person to have thought of it.

    The travel startup space is crowded, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for innovation—look at Uber or Airbnb. But before you start planning your own game-changing business, you have to do your homework. A little research can go a long way to see what the competitive landscape looks like, and who’s working on similar products. Here are four sites to get your feet wet in the travel startup world. Read more>>

  • 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Workcation

    Published July 16, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || Glass half empty: working remotely. Glass half full? Workcation!

    Combining vacation and work isn’t a novel idea, but with ultra-portable technology and teams spread across multiple locations, it’s becoming a reality for more and more people—especially entrepreneurs. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently claimed “working vacations are the wave of the future.”

    So what makes a workcation work? We caught up with some workers who clock in from the road for tips on how to get more done while still having fun. Read more…

  • 8 Beaches Where You Can Completely Unplug

    8 Beaches Where You Can Completely Unplug

    Published July 10, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || As we grow more and more dependent on our devices, travel companies are racing to accommodate the “always-connected” traveler. But while it sounds cool that you can check into your room or keep up with your email from the beach, the constant connection makes it tough to actually unwind.

    And while you may not plan on spending your vacation on your Facebook newsfeed, when it comes to actually letting go, some of us need a bit of help.

    Enter the “digital detox.”

    Whether you’re looking for a few hours of tech-free time, or an extended period of relief from your inbox, here are eight beaches where you can unplug and unwind. Read more…