In light of the recent economic doom and gloom, and before 2008 could see it’s end, UK-based travel web site Travolution asked a cross-section of executives and commentators for their travel predictions for 2009.

For the first time senior executives and bloggers stare into their crystal balls to second-guess the events which will shape the industry over the course of the next 12 months

Now before you delve right in, be aware: this is a very long post! There’s some interesting perspectives to be read and a few clashing views (always fun!), but it’s a good insight none-the-less. To save you a bit of time we’ve picked out the six most relevant points for our specific audience…
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A fun little link for today. The guys and girls at Netlife Research in Oslo have released this year’s Bad Usability Calendar.

For the last three years they have produced these fantastic calendars; with each month humorously illustrating a usability faux pas to avoid.

The 2008 calendar has a focus on those ‘web 2.0 for the sake of it’ annoyances and is very good. 12 new examples of how not to build your site.

It’s available as a PDF in various sizes and languages and should be on the wall of every web design office. Enjoy…