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Disturbing: No More ‘Do Not Disturb’ Signs at Disney Hotels
Is Disney going too far in sacrificing privacy for security? The “Do Not Disturb” sign is a ubiquitous part of the hotel-stay experience. And many would argue that it’s essential to… Continue Reading
Survey: ‘Air Travel Is Getting Worse’
What say you: Is travel getting better or worse? According to a new Morning Consult survey conducted on behalf of the U.S. Travel Association, it’s gotten so bad that Americans avoided 32 million… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win a Trip for 2 to Fiji
Fiji? How ’bout Fiji for free? Enter the General Assembly “Go Places: Fiji” sweepstakes by January 14, 2018, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night trip for two to Fiji, including… Continue Reading
The 10 Cities Where You’re Most Likely to Be Hit by a Car
If I had to guess, I’d have said the most dangerous cities for pedestrians were traffic-congested metropolises like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. I’d have been wrong. The most dangerous… Continue Reading
The BIG Stories: The End of Uber? + Hyatt’s Harsh New Cancellation Rule + Travel Agents’ Faves + Airport Parking Fees
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! EU Court Calls Uber a Taxi Company. Will Rates Rise? Cabbies, who have… Continue Reading
Hyatt’s New Cancellation Policy. Bookers Beware!
Do cancellation policies factor into your loyalty to hotel chains? When Marriott (which owns Starwood) changed its cancellation policy, in June, it was widely perceived as the beginning of the end of… Continue Reading
With Uber Dubbed a Taxi Company by EU Court, Rates Could Rise
How much longer will Uber’s low prices last? Uber is worried, and you should be too. The European Union’s Court of Justice this week rejected Uber’s claim that it is merely a digital… Continue Reading
Travel Agents Pick Their Favorite Airlines and Hotels
When it comes to opinions about travel services and suppliers, we have our own, based on our limited experience; travel agents have their opinions, based on their experience, plus feedback from thousands… Continue Reading
Hilton’s Latest Promotion Is 2,000 Bonus Points Per Stay
Hilton’s recent Honors promotions have mostly featured either double or triple points. Nice, but not a game-changer for many. The new promotion, starting next month, is structured differently, but… Continue Reading