Executive Nomad » Navigation http://executivenomad.com for and by sophisticated executive travelers Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:10:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 W.H. Smith Bans Books http://executivenomad.com/2009/06/wh-smith-bans-books/ http://executivenomad.com/2009/06/wh-smith-bans-books/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:19:18 +0000 emcnulty http://executivenomad.com/?p=448
]]> It might seem odd for a bookseller to banish certain books, but not if you are used to the world of modern retail where it’s more about selling space(to vendors) than selling actual products.

The Economist reports that W.H. Smith, one of the big UK booksellers and the exclusive bookseller at Britain’s airports, has signed a deal to exclusively offer travel guides published by Penguin at its airport locations.

Penguin publishes Rough Guide and DK Guides so the selection won’t be total schlock but what about Lonely Planet or even some of the city guides published by Fodor’s and the like (not generally our favorites but occasionally a reasonably priced, short format that works)?

As excutives, we generally don’t want to carry a cumbersome guide. However, we do want choice and that’s something that W.H. Smith will be denying us in its airport locations. Aren’t booksellers and publishers having a hard enough time these days?

What do you think?

]]> http://executivenomad.com/2009/06/wh-smith-bans-books/feed/ 1 When You’ve Got to Go — Grab Your iPhone http://executivenomad.com/2008/12/hello-world/ http://executivenomad.com/2008/12/hello-world/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:44:21 +0000 Jen http://executivenomad.com/?p=1 There are many impressive applications for the iPhone and Blackberry but one of the most unusual and potentially most useful is one that helps you find a public toilet. As reported in the NY Times, SitOrSquat will be there when nature calls. There is also a Web site: www.sitorsquat.com. Note: this app is weakest on the Verizon network for some reason.

What are your favorite travel-related mobile apps?

Meanwhile, one of our favorite sites — www.subwaynavigator.com — seems to be down and out. This site featured information on subways around the world. If you have any news or an alternative site, please send the information along.

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