Hotel breakfasts aren’t what they used to be. The pandemic has changed them, sometimes making them better, sometimes making them more expensive and sometimes making them vanish. And as many travelers are about to discover this summer, the changes may be permanent. I’ve seen hotel buffets where everything is wrapped in plastic, including the fruit….
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s One-Minute Money Hacks series, which provides easy, straightforward tips and tricks to help you understand your finances and take control of your money. As summer approaches, you might start looking toward your next vacation, and in some cases, setting your sights on a faraway destination. Roughly 50%…
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In the new post-pandemic travel landscape, the digital tools travel advisors use are more important than ever in order to obtain a competitive edge. Wasting precious time navigating booking platforms that aren’t user-friendly or trying to decipher search results and complex fee structures won’t boost your bottom line. Here are some things to consider when…
Ryan Kirby, general manager of the recently opened The Westin Tempe, said opening a hotel in a pandemic was difficult. The hotel made its debut in late August, and Kirby said the hotel was riding the wave of several coronavirus variants halting travel for many. “As a hotel industry, and the world overall, we had…
Data: Kalibri Labs, CBRE; Chart: Thomas Oide/Axios South by Southwest hotel bookings saw a near-return to normalcy in March, the latest sign of a rebound in leisure travel, according to a new report from CBRE. Why it matters: The hospitality sector is a significant driving force behind the local economy, and while the industry hasn’t…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Summer season is right around the corner and if you’re looking to travel, you’ll want to move fast as tourism appears to be at pre-pandemic numbers. “Everyone comes to Florida,” said Mohamed Fareed, who recently relocated to Palm Beach County from Arizona for work. “Everyone comes to Florida to pretty…
. The hotel industry was one of the hardest-hit industries during the coronavirus pandemic. Many U.S. hotels closed, especially luxury hotels. At the height of the pandemic, occupancy was less than 15% for luxury hotels and around 40% industrywide. More than 670,000 hotel industry operation jobs and nearly four million hospitality jobs were lost in…
Skift Take Mint House reports some eye-popping performance metrics comparable to premium hotel brands. No wonder Allen Smith, the former CEO of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, has joined the startup’s board. Sean O’Neill Mint House is seeking a back door to Airbnb’s market with a business travel focus. The New York-based startup is making apartment-style…