Tagged: hotels

Another Big Hotel Chain Makes Cancelling Costly

In June, Marriott changed its rules about cancelling hotel reservations. Before then, customers usually could cancel a room all the way until the day of check-in, sometimes the day…

Mexican Mansion of Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar Turned Into Luxury Hotel

A mansion that once belonged to '80s drug kingpin Pablo Escobar has been turned into a luxury hotel in Tulum, Mexico.After sitting vacant for the last 14 years, the 35-room…

Rising Oktoberfest Beer Prices, Taj Mahal Restoration, and Sleeping at Pablo Escobar's House: Today's Travel Briefing

JULY 10, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, festivals, and architectural marvels.SCAFFOLDING TO COVER TAJ MAHAL DURING YEARLONG RESTORATION…

A Hotel Without Walls or Ceilings in the Swiss Alps

There's no such thing as a partial or obstructed view at the Null Stern Hotel in the Swiss Alps.That's because there are no such things as walls or ceilings here.Dreamed up by…

Swiss Hotel Without Walls, New Machu Picchu Restrictions, and It's Too Hot to Fly in Phoenix: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 22, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airports, and ancient sites.NEW VISITING RESTRICTIONS AT MACHU PICCHU (Associated Press)Starting in…

Hotel News: A Mid-Priced Trump Chain and the First West Elm Hotel Location

Two widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on the American hotel industry.First, the Trump Organization is launching a new chain of…

New Hotels, a Hostel at Chernobyl, and the National Mall's Oldest Building: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 14, 2017 HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS: A MID-PRICED TRUMP CHAIN AND THE FIRST WEST ELM HOTEL LOCATIONTwo widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on…

Plan to Build Trump Hotel in Dallas Falls Through

Dallas won't be getting a hotel under the Trump Organization's new Scion brand after all.Through a spokesperson, the president's company announced that the project's developer,…

Trump Hotel Deal Off in Dallas, World's Safest Country Named, and Emirates Cuts Flights to U.S.: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 20, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airlines, and tourism bureaus.PLAN TO BUILD TRUMP HOTEL IN DALLAS FALLS THROUGH (Associated…

8 Ways Millennials Are Changing Travel

Read enough think pieces about millennials—people in their 20s and 30s who came of age around the beginning of the 21st century—and you’re liable to get a contradictory image of the…

Beer Hotel Planned for Columbus, Ohio

If Duff devotee Homer Simpson designed a hotel, it might look something like the one that's being planned for Columbus, Ohio by Scottish beer makers BrewDog.Billed as the world's…

The Most Popular U.S. National Parks, a Beer Hotel in Ohio, and Skiing in Iraq: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, national parks, and ski slopes.* MOST VISITED U.S. NATIONAL PARKS IN A RECORD-SETTING YEAR (CNN)The National Park…

10 Hot New U.S Hotels Opening in 2017

The opening dates are tentative as hotels are notorious for delays. For advance reservations, it’s best to make your booking over the phone so someone can assure you that the hotel…

Amid Conflict, New Trump International Hotel and Tower Opening in Vancouver

A new Trump International Hotel and Tower is opening in Vancouver, and many in this proudly diverse and progressive British Columbia city aren't exactly what you'd call thrilled.…

New Trump Hotel and Tower in Vancouver, Trump Slump in New York, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Today's news is all about Trump, towers, and trains. * FAULTING TRUMP SLUMP, NEW YORK NOW EXPECTS FEWER TOURISTS THIS YEAR (Travel Weekly)An estimated 300,000…

Best Hotels in North America Rankings

The best hotels in North America have been named in U.S. News & World Report's seventh annual rankings.Taking top honors: Chicago's posh the Langham, which opened in 2013 in…

When to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan, Best Hotels in North America, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airports, and weather watchers. * BEST HOTELS IN NORTH AMERICA (U.S. News & World Report)The best hotels in…

New Ideas from Marriott: Communal Rooms and Automatic Booze Dispensers

Last week Marriott International gave the public a preview of some of the ideas the hotel megachain is considering for rollout in the coming months.The sneak peek was given to…

Seat-Back Entertainment Fading Out, a $700 Ski Lift Ticket, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airplanes, and ski lifts.* AMERICAN AIRLINES BEGINS PHASING OUT SEAT-BACK ENTERTAINMENT (The Economist)Given that…

Better Lighting at Niagara Falls, Better Wi-Fi at Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotel rooms, roads, and natural wonders.* FASTER WI-FI COMING TO HOTELS (USA Today)Though you might not see much difference…

The Travel Trends That Will Shape Your Next Vacation

Spin the globe: Where will you go in 2017? And just as importantly, what recent developments and coming events will shape your trip? It's prediction time again, so I spoke with nine…

Over-the-Top Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels

For travelers with deep pockets and an overabundance of holiday spirit, several luxury hotels across the country are offering over-the-top Yule-themed packages. Here are three of the…

French Tourism Still Struggling, Extravagant Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's tourism boards, ancient ruins, and extravagant hotels.* ONE YEAR AFTER PARIS TERROR ATTACKS, FRENCH TOURISM STILL STRUGGLING…

A Former Floating Prison is Now London’s Hottest New Hotel

It boasts all the trappings of a trendy design hotel: stripped-down post-industrial spaces, sleek modern furniture, iPads in place of TVs, a rooftop bar serving up local craft…

Hyatt Revamps Loyalty Program, Rewarding Spending Instead of Stays

Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to revamp its loyalty program next year.On March 1, the Hyatt Gold Passport will be replaced by the World of Hyatt program, which will have three…