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Casey Kelly-Barton

CaseyKellyBarton

Casey is a writer and journalist who follows the consumer goods, travel, and tech industries for The Motley Fool.

Recent Articles by Casey Kelly-Barton

Jul 4, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

3 Business Fixes for America’s Travel Delays

United, Lockheed Martin, and Marriott International are all using new technology to help streamline airport lines, security checkpoints, and more.

Jul 2, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

What Is Your College Degree Really Worth? Workers Weigh In

A college education opens doors, but current skills pay the bills.

Jun 30, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Who’s Poised to Benefit from China’s Silk Road Revival Plans?

China’s proposed multinational Silk Road Economic Belt could boost the region’s economic power -- if infrastructure improves and politics calm down.

Jun 27, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

How Does Sam’s Club Travel Compare to its Rivals?

How will Wal-Mart's wholesale club set itself apart from Costco, Orbitz, and vacation-home rental services?

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Jun 25, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

How Carnival Corporation Plans to Deal with Caribbean Competition

The cruise industry leader pushes for higher ticker prices, plans Australian expansion next year.

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Jun 24, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

5 Menu Items Helping Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc Boost Profits

Red Robin's premium menu offerings are the key to the company's same-store growth.

Jun 23, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Employees Pick the Top 10 Travel Companies

Orbitz, Southwest, and HomeAway earn top scores from employees for perks, CEO performance, and business outlook.

Jun 21, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Why Two-Thirds of Professionals Will Seek New Sales Jobs

As the economy slowly strengthens, career sales pros are looking to move up.

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Jun 19, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Ukraine's Tourism Industry Another Conflict Casualty

With Carnival and Royal Caribbean avoiding the region's ports and Russian vacationers staying away, the Crimean conflict continues to take a toll.

Jun 18, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Who Will Profit From United’s MileagePlus Program Changes?

As airlines refocus their rewards programs on big spenders rather than cost-conscious frequent fliers, there are opportunities for other companies to fill the mileage gap.

Jun 14, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Which U.S. Cities Have the Happiest Workers?

The 50 biggest American cities, ranked by employee satisfaction. Are you in the right place, or is it time to seek out a more contented market?

Jun 11, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Could New Flight Deals Make Airlines More Like Old Navy & McDonald’s?

A new report says airlines can boost low margins by thinking like retailers.

Jun 7, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Why Hilton, Marriott, and Choice are Buying Up Boutique Hotels

Hilton, Marriott, and Choice hotels are snapping up hip and historical U.S. properties for the luxury market.

Jun 4, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Healthcare Jobs Are in Demand: How Companies Can Win the Competition for Talent

As the healthcare sector continues to expand, recruiting workers will be a challenge. Keeping them may be even tougher.

Jun 2, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Is Last-Minute Vacation Planning the New Normal for Americans?

Why are would-be travelers leaving things until the last minute?

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May 29, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Did a Texas Politician Help Sriracha Win its Battle With Irwindale, California?

After high-profile wooing by Texas GOP politicians and a visit from governor Jerry Brown’s office, Irwindale’s city council has voted to drop nuisance complaints against the sauce maker.

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May 27, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Are Chinese Cruises the Next Big Thing in the Travel Industry?

Carnival and Royal Caribbean are moving ships to Shanghai, and U.S. destinations are courting the hottest market in tourism.

May 23, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

The Top 25 Companies for Pay and Perks

Google, Costco, and 23 other companies earn employee raves for compensation and benefits. What can other employers learn from them?

May 16, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

Why the California Tourism Industry Is Courting Australia

Australian vacationers flock to the U.S., especially the Golden State, and more are on the way.

May 13, 2014 by Casey Kelly-Barton

How Unused Vacation Days Are Costing the Economy Billions

The economy could gain more billions if Americans took just one more day of their vacation time each year—but most of us don’t use all our days off.

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