The Handful Of Countries Still Welcoming US Tourists
Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.
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What Countries Can Americans Travel To? Here's Your July Update
July is an exciting month for international travel as more countries open their borders to foreign travelers. Airlines are offering more domestic and international flight options than in the last few months. However, there are still many countries that Americans cannot travel to this summer.
Restrictions leave US travelers high and dry
In downtown Buffalo, New York, crossing the border into Ontario, Canada, used to be as easy as driving one mile across the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River. But that's now a forbidden route.
New Resort Fee Legislation Would Disrupt How Hotels Are Sold Online
This is going to be a slugfest. Some hotels view resort fees as key to business and argue that they are already transparent in how they advertise them. Consumers, states, and now federal legislators are putting great pressure on that notion. Something's gotta give — and the status quo is not a likely winner.
How the hotel industry has adapted to GDPR
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation went into effect in May 2018, but many companies outside of Europe are still playing catch up.
Eight of the Most Beautiful Hotel Gardens in America
here's something special about hotels that manage to be as beautiful and inviting on the outside as they are on the inside. It's a challenging trick to pull off, but through a mix of colors and textures, formal and casual aesthetics, and a touch of technical innovation, all of the gardens in The Art of The Garden by Relais & Chateaux North America fit the bill and then some. Whether you're craving some travel inspiration or planning out your own fantasy garden, these dreamy green wonderlands are some of the most beautiful examples of hotel gardens in the US.
The Best Hotel in Every State
The right accommodations can make or break your vacation. One vacation planning mistake you don't want to make is overlooking the importance of finding the best lodging you can afford. And even with the rising popularity of unconventional and sometimes over-the-top Airbnbs, hotels continue to be a safe bet.
The most popular hotels in New Orleans, according to Expedia | usatoday.com
New Orleans has it all—music, food, cocktails, history, interesting architecture, and welcoming people.
Document shows GSA employees spending at the Trump Hotel in DC | cnn.com
An employee for the federal agency supervising the lease for the Trump hotel in Washington spent more than $900 for a stay there last year, according to a document reviewed by CNN -- the first publicly known movement of federal taxpayer dollars into the highly scrutinized business.
The best hotels in North America and the Caribbean
For more than 80 years, the Wiiliamsburg Inn in Virginia has taken guests back in time.A short walk from the historic Colonial Village, this elegant Regency-style hotel is decorated with fine antiques and artwork—but offers guests soaking tubs and other modern amenities.All that focus on luxury and guest comfort has earned the Williamsburg Inn AAA's Five Diamond rating, one of only eight new properties added to the exclusive list of hotels and restaurants this year, the travel company announced Wednesday.AAA inspectors visit 1,200 hotels and restaurants weekly in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, and a tiny 0.3 percent of the nearly 59,000 properties inspected annually earn the Five Diamond rating.The newest eight members join an exclusive AAA/CAA Five Diamond club of just 121 hotels and 63 restaurants.
New York: 10 of the best luxury hotels | independent.co.uk
New York may be the city that never sleeps but when you’re paying top dollar for a hotel room, you’re going to want some quality shuteye. Fortunately the luxury hotels in Manhattan are among the best in the world, offering the finest interiors from renowned designers, chic in-room amenities, attentive service, and glorious city views (which is often the number one selling point for a hotel).
Eight of the most stylish hotels in Miami | usatoday.com
When it comes to trendy beach destinations, does it get better than Miami? Between a vibrant party scene, amazing art and design culture, and beautiful blue waters, the seaside city in South Florida is quite literally a hot spot. Dozens upon dozens of hotels line the beach — and inland — which means that you have seemingly limitless options when it comes to picking a place to stay. Here, we’ve rounded up eight of the trendiest hotels in Miami and Miami Beach where you should go to see and be seen.
America's 25 Most Haunted Hotels - Where It's Always Halloween | forbes.com
Halloween is coming fast, but for fans of creepy ghost stories, the haunting season never has to end. To experience chills and thrills at any time, simply vacation at a famously haunted hotel and see what happens - this strategy is what led world famous horror novelist Stephen King to write one of his bestselling masterpieces, The Shining, after he intentionally checked into a famously haunted Colorado hotel.
Airbnb, New York State Settle Suit on Short-Term Sublet Law | bloomberg.com
Airbnb Inc. settled its lawsuit against New York state over a new law restricting short-term rentals, with both sides agreeing that New York City, not the state, is responsible for enforcing it.
Airbnb and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman agreed in court papers filed Tuesday that the state would be dismissed from the suit. A lawyer for the city told U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest in a letter on Friday that the parties are discussing a resolution of the case and will update her on their efforts by Dec. 2.
Airbnb Hits Back at Hotel CEO's Comments Over New York Home-Sharing Law | fortune.com
New York’s new law is ‘a big boost in the arm for the business,’ the hotel company’s CEO said. A recently signed bill in New York that imposes steep fines for advertising illegal short-term rentals is pitting Airbnb against a company that operates four hotels in New York City.
Last week, LaSalle Hotel Properties CEO Michael Barnello told investors that the law would be “a big boost in the arm for the business, certainly in terms of the pricing” if signed into law, according to transcript of the call. A week later, the company’s CFO, Kenneth Fuller, clarified the company’s position, stating that “it’s not about price or competition, it’s about a level playing field. It’s about the fact that these have been illegal hotels, essentially,” he told New York City-centric blog Gothamist on Thursday.
Airbnb In New York Losing Ground | tourism-review.com
Airbnb in New York is losing the battle, at least for now. NYC has increased fines to dissuade owners from renting their homes for less than 30 days, a sanction clearly intended for the users of websites such as Airbnb. New York state has hit the online housing rental companies like Airbnb by endorsing legislation which increases fines for people renting their entire home for less than 30 days. Airbnb immediately indicated that it would appeal the decision in court, which “recognizes the interests of the hotel industry while ignoring the voices of tens of thousands of New Yorkers,” said Josh Meltzer, a manager for Airbnb.
This fall's most-expensive hotel rooms? They're in Nashville | bizjournals.com
Nashville's hotels are the most expensive in the country this autumn, surpassing Boston, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, according to a survey conducted by CheapHotels.org.
The survey compared hotel rates of the 30 largest U.S. cities for the month of October, a month when most U.S. cities reach their highest average hotel rates, according to a news release. It analyzed the cheapest available rates at hotels that are rated at least 3 stars and are located close to the city center.
Airbnb sues San Francisco over new rental legislation | techcrunch.com
Airbnb is taking its beef with the city of San Francisco to court. The short-term rental company filed suit today over a new law that requires Airbnb to verify that its hosts have registered with the city before showing ads for their homes online. The suit aims to block the law from going into effect as scheduled on August 1. San Francisco legislators passed the law earlier this month in an effort to combat the housing crisis in the city, but Airbnb and technology advocacy groups argue that the new rules violate the Communications Decency Act.
Best new U.S. coastal hotels | cnn.com
With summer near, beach hotels are on our mind. Well, they always are, but especially now. A spate of new coastal hotels are opening in time for this weekend's Memorial Day holiday -- the unofficial launch of summer in the United States. Here are six of the best in the United States.
Hotel rankings: 10 top U.S. luxury lodgings | cnn.com
Hotels can make or break a trip with their quality or lack thereof, so U.S. News & World Report has released rankings to help make luxury hotel choices crystal clear.
The best in the U.S.? That would be The Lodge at Sea Island in Georgia.
"The Lodge at Sea Island stands out because its guests are consistently impressed and it racks up a lot of industry accolades," said Erin Shields, travel editor for U.S. News & World Report. "Visitors really appreciate the high level of service the hotel offers in addition to the many amenities available."
Luxury amenities abound at the Sea Island resort, which boasts world-class golf, a Forbes Five-Star spa and Atlantic Ocean views.