Loyalty is no longer just about repeat stays. Hotel execs are increasingly pitching it as a revenue engine that can keep growing even when room pricing slows.
By taking on the issue of credit card holds, NYC is going one step further than the national FTC rule on junk fee disclosure. Small hotel operators will be most affected.
The U.S. is betting on events like the World Cup to boost international tourism next year. Are international tourists prepared to pay hundreds of dollars in new fees?
Europe’s new travel rules promise to make border crossings more efficient in the long run, but travelers facing the new system next week may face longer lines.