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Published: June 11, 2008
Travelers seek more interactive Web sites
By Steve Lackmeyer
Executives at two of the country's oldest and respected travel guide operators say they're slowly adapting to interactive online reviews even as they observe that consumers are turning back to the experts for finding the best hotels, restaurants and vacation spots.

AAA and Mobil Travel Guide representatives were on hand Tuesday to answers hoteliers' questions as the annual summer summit of the American Hotel and Lodgi...

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