Google sells Frommer’s brand back to Arthur Frommer; print travel guides will survive

April 4, 2013 8:42 AM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

After earlier reports that Google would kill off Frommer's travel guides in print, Arthur Frommer has reacquired the brand from Google and said he will continue printing the books that carry his name.

Google reportedly kills off Frommer’s travel guides in print

March 21, 2013 1:14 PM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Google has been on a tear with killing things as of late. First Google Reader got the ax. Now all future Frommer’s travel guides in print are on the chopping block.

Spotted by Locals bets on offline travel guides for your phone

August 3, 2012 9:15 AM Ciara Byrne
Ciara Byrne

Spotted By Locals offers a website and mobile apps listing travel tips from the local residents of 42 European cities. Dutch husband and wife team Bart and Sanne van Poll have created a network of local "spotters" in each city, all of whom they meet and vet in person.

Beyond textbooks, Inkling aims to revolutionize travel with Frommer’s digital guides

May 1, 2012 2:32 PM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Inkling’s digital publication platform helped textbook makers move to the iPad. Now, the company is setting its sights on travel with the launch of Frommer’s Day by Day travel guides for the iPad and iPhone.

Travel has traditionally been one …