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A new Federal Trade Commission rule requiring transparent prices for hotels, online booking sites, and short-term rentals takes effect May 12, and Congress is moving to make portions of the rule permanent. The House passed the Hotel Fees Transparency Act On April 28th and the Senate companion Bill (S. 314( ) was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on February. The FTC would also require that online bookers, hotels and other businesses include upfront a total price which includes all charges and fees for mandatory products or services. Taxes are not included. Airbnb has already started complying with the legislation and…
The viral phenomenon has been loved by celebrities Rag & Bone Miramar Terry Sofie Wide-leg PantsI practically live in them. They have become my go-to travel pants They have a cozy, denim-like feel. As soon as temperatures started to rise, I began to wonder: What’s the warm weather equivalent? Thankfully, Rag & Bone read my mind. The brand launched the new Miramar Terry Walking Shorts, which feature the fan-favorite Miramar fabric—and they’re every bit as genius as the original pants. They may appear to be classic denim shorts with their faux fly and belt loops. However, they are much more…
Nestled between Cancún The following are some examples of how to get started: TulumThe natural beauty of Playa del Carmen is enhanced by the luxurious hotels and resorts in this area. Mexico’s Caribbean coastline. The area boasts everything from meticulously restored former estates—including one that once served as the secluded retreat of an Italian duchess—to sophisticated properties tucked within expansive multi-resort developments like Maroma, Mayakoba, and Kanai. Many of these complexes feature celebrity-designed courses, a wide variety of dining establishments, and natural amenities, such as serene canals with mangroves, which lead directly to Caribbean Seas, or private limestone cenotes that…
SEATTLE – Expedia® today announced Expedia® Trip Matching, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows travelers to seamlessly build an itinerary based on an Instagram Reel and then book directly on Expedia. Travelers can share any publicly available travel-related Reel—whether from content creators they follow or trending posts—directly with Expedia and receive customized itineraries, destination ideas, and travel tips based on the video. This new experience, powered by AI, transforms inspiration into actual travel plans. It’s easier than ever to make travel bookings directly from Instagram. Influencers and content producers are the main sources of news, travel inspiration, and ideas. A recent…
Cruises to Mexico will require travelers to pay $5 per person. The fee is much less than originally anticipated.Cruise operators collect this fee from passengers. Cruise Stop in Mexico Summer travel has become more expensive.Leaders in the industry and the Mexican Government have agreed to compromise on a $42 cruise fee that was to go into effect this summer for all passengers. The high tax that was to be levied on cruisers entering the ports of Mexico will now only cost $5 per passenger. The charge will be collected by cruise operators and added to the cost of each cruise. The fee…
Three largest timeshare companies Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV), Travel and Leisure. Marriott Vacations WorldwideEarnings for the first quarter have been reported. Together, the two companies generated nearly $2.85billion in revenue. Four things we learned about their results 1. Marriott Tours and Hilton Spend More, T+L Spend More. Hilton Grand Vacations and Travel and Leisure both reported an increase in average spending for guests during the first quarter despite the fact that fewer people went on sales tours. For Hilton, that measure – called volume per guest – jumped 15% to more than $4,100, while tour volume fell 4%. Travel and Leisure’s…
Many of us are not as excited about dressing up for flights. Condé Nast Traveler Prioritize comfort over all else when it comes our outfit for transit day. The best loungewear sets strike a delicate balance of feeling comfortable and like you. softest pajamas You can wear it from the plane directly to a lunch on a patio. Today’s loungewear offers a wide range of options, including soft fabrics and elevated silhouettes.Ahead we’ve curated a list of the best women’s loungewear sets to travel in this summer—think breezy cottons, linen blendsThe fabrics are buttery soft and luxurious. won’t leave you…
Newark airport experienced another failure of radar and communications equipment in the early morning hours of May 9th.Airports have been experiencing mass cancellations and delays after a similar problem occurred on April 28.Some airlines allow passengers to switch flights without charge if they are nervous about flying through the hub. A spokesperson for the FAA confirmed that a communications failure occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. This was just days after a communication breakdown and low staffing caused cancellations and delays. Travel + Leisure. An FAA spokesperson told T+L that there was a telecommunications failure which affected communications and…
While AI dominates headlines in guest-facing experiences — from voice assistants to chatbots, marketing, and revenue management — the real revolution in hospitality is happening where few guests ever go: the back of house. I received 28 LinkedIn messages from hotel professionals in the first quarter, asking me a variant of the same questions.How can we use AI to make the back-of-house operations of our hotel smarter, more efficient, and more reliable? It’s not a passing trend — it’s a movement. Hotel teams are increasingly realizing the impact of technology is not only at the front desk, or in the…
The U.S. “Drip Pricing” Law: What it Means for the Global Hotel Industry by Chethan Salian. Image Credit Cendyn California adopted two bills about a year ago that made significant changes in the hotel industry. By the middle of May 2025, the United States is expected to implement a comprehensive law affecting hoteliers worldwide. What does this mean to your hotel or resort? Transparency in hotel pricing will no longer be best practice — it will become the law when advertising and accepting reservations from U.S.-based consumers. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will introduce a new rule on May…