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Tech-Savvy Travelers Are Avoiding Hotel Surcharges
8:00AM 5/24/2011
The first thing I learned as a young investment banker who often stayed in pricey hotels in big cities -- but didn't have the budget that most guests at that hotel did -- was to figure out how a short walk could save me big. Why buy a candy bar or bottle of water for $4 or $5 from the minibar when...
Expedia's Game Plan for Cashing In on the Indian Travel Market
11:00AM 5/09/2011
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Online travel portal Expedia began doing business in India almost two years ago, and is now scaling up operations there. By forming partnerships with local suppliers, Expedia hopes to jump to fourth place in the market in less than a year. Here's how it plans to go about it.
The sluggish economy and high unemployment rate mean that many of us won't be splurging on exotic vacations this year. But a staycation doesn't have to mean a boring bout with cabin fever. The key to being a successful local tourist lies in looking at your region the way an outsider would.
More visitors made their way to Sin City last year compared to 2009, helping to boost room rates at Las Vegas hotels -- even though hotel occupancy actually fell.
The Super Bowl in Dallas: An Economic Field Goal At Best
11:00AM 1/16/2011
There's no doubt about the Super Bowl's importance in sports, but will it really be a touchdown for Dallas's economy? While one study pegs the economic impact at $611 million, the number seems dubious -- especially considering it's still unclear who will be playing.
Choice Hotels CEO Cleans Up His Act on 'Undercover Boss'
12:45PM 9/27/2010
Some CEOs look as though they've never done a day of manual labor in their lives, and Stephen Joyce, the head of Choice Hotels International is one of them. His week in the spotlight of Undercover Boss left him sweaty and distressed, and -- as usual -- in touch with soul of his company.
Undercover Boss starts its second season with a glimpse under the sheets at Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest hospitality firms. President and CEO Stephen P. Joyce gets to experience tougher side of the hotel business, as he scrubs a pool, makes beds and straightens up a few of the company's estimated 490,000 rooms.
Bad online review earns couple an early checkout from hotel
2:00PM 9/23/2010
Travel blogs heated up this week when the Blackpool Gazette ran the story of Adrian Healey and Sherrie Andrews, a couple on vacation to celebrate a successful round of chemo who were kicked out of their hotel by an angry hotel manager who accused the couple of posting a negative review of the...
Priceline iPhone app helps you with last-minute hotel reservations
10:00AM 7/23/2010
If you're looking for one of the best ways to book a hotel room dirt cheap, use a tool such as Priceline.com or call the hotel in the evening to get a room that would otherwise be empty. The Priceline.com app for the iPhone and iPad (which covers cars and hotels) makes this even easier, since you...
Travel Maze: Hungry Nights in Luxury Hotels
8:00AM 7/03/2010
If you fly into many major U.S. cities late, don't count on getting room service at your high-end hotel -- or even finding a decent meal nearby: Late-night dining options are frequently off the table, even if you're staying at the best hotel in town.
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