Articles tagged “fees”

Airlines

Greece’s New Climate-Focused Tourist Tax

Today's podcast looks at Greece's tourist tax, Boeing's mounting problems, and virtual tourism with Apple Vision Pro.

Greece’s New Climate-Focused Tourist Tax

Airlines

Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Booking.com can argue that it doesn't used banned screen-scraping to access Ryanair flights. Meanwhile, Google, "an honest/transparent OTA," can do no wrong in Ryanair's eyes.

Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Hotels

India Report: New Forecast Shows Hotels Gain on Travel Boom

India would need continued investment in infrastructure and air connectivity to make the country an appealing destination for both leisure and business travelers.

India Report: New Forecast Shows Hotels Gain on Travel Boom

Travel Booking

Junk Fee Rules: The FTC Received 12,000 Comments – Here’s What They Said

Travel companies have steadfastly denied they mislead consumers regarding their pricing, but their claims have long fallen on deaf ears from travelers. Here's a look at what some travelers and travel brands have said about so-called junk fees.

Junk Fee Rules: The FTC Received 12,000 Comments – Here’s What They Said

Hotels

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

Hotels

Hyatt Now Discloses Resort Fee Up-Front, but Hotel ‘Junk Fee’ Issues Remain

Marriott said in May it would include resort fees in the first prices travelers see on its site and app. Hyatt and MGM Resorts have also made a change. Which hotel group will be next?

Hyatt Now Discloses Resort Fee Up-Front, but Hotel ‘Junk Fee’ Issues Remain

Online Travel

Texas Sues Booking Holdings For Not Disclosing Junk Fees Upfront

This likely won't be the last lawsuit against online travel companies related to allegedly deceptive fees because Booking Holdings is not the lone party handling fees in this way.

Texas Sues Booking Holdings For Not Disclosing Junk Fees Upfront

Hotels

Marriott’s Push to Add Midscale Hotels

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Marriott's midscale push, travel junk fees, and India's new international carrier.

Marriott’s Push to Add Midscale Hotels

Tourism

Open Letter to the Travel Industry: You Won’t Win This ‘Junk Fee’ Fight

The junk fee issue has gone mainstream and the travel industry has no choice in how to respond: It cannot win this battle. It cannot fight back. There's no chance it will win.

Open Letter to the Travel Industry: You Won’t Win This ‘Junk Fee’ Fight

Tourism

Bhutan Lowers Sustainable Fee To Boost Longer Stays From Tourists

Bhutan's commitment to high value, low volume tourism is underscored by its recognition that a sustainable development fee of $200 per person per night may hinder visitors from perceiving the true value of their experience.

Bhutan Lowers Sustainable Fee To Boost Longer Stays From Tourists