'On Innovation,' Offers 72 Helpful Information from Travelocity Founder

In his new book, "On Innovation," Travelocity.com founder and Kayak.com Chairman, Terry Jones says the future of business is certain in at least one regard.

"Every business needs to innovate, but few know where to start; this book gives leaders 72 simple but powerful ideas for creating a more innovative organization," says Jones, a holder of several patents and a veteran business executive.

The book, a light-hearted but practical guide for fostering innovation, outlines the future of business, drawing from his experience as founder and CEO at Travelocity.com and from 10 other startups where he's worked. Two- to three-page illustrated "idea" chapters expand on what's needed, why, and how to do it.

The short chapters are perfectly tailored for today's time-crunched business leaders, who are advised in "How To Read This Book" to open to a random chapter when they're facing a challenge and draw inspiration from wherever they land.

The ideas are illuminated using stories (often humorous) from Jones' career and personal experiences. They provide well-chosen real world examples of how challenging and, ultimately, rewarding it can be to gather a team and establish a culture that is open to change and committed to innovation.

"This is the book for people who understand the future of business has changed, but aren't sure how to begin to respond," Jones says. "It's a simple, easy-to-read guide."

TNOOZ Travel News writes:

"Terry Jones's book 'On Innovation' is a gem. You'll come away from this book enriched, even if you only dip into it in 10-minute snatches now and again."

Jon Iwata of IBM writes: "Terry Jones is that rarest of business leaders: a mature entrepreneur and a pragmatic visionary. When he offers lessons on how to spark innovation, his guidance is deceptively simple and easy to digest - but steeped in the wisdom of one who has created real value and built enterprises that last."

About Terry Jones

Terry Jones founded Travelocity.com in 1996 and led the company as president and CEO until May 2002. He is managing principal of On, Inc, a consultancy he cofounded to help companies in their transition to the digital economy, and serves as chairman of the board at Kayak.com, which he also helped found. Previously, Jones had a 24-year career at American Airlines holding various executive positions, rising to Chief Information Officer of its SABRE Division. Jones holds several patents, has served on the boards of directors of 10 companies and began his career as a travel agent in Chicago. He holds a degree in history from Denison University.