Iconic Las Vegas hotel The Mirage closes its doors
The Mirage will be closing its doors for good Wednesday to make way for a new Hard Rock resort that will feature a near 700-foot tall guitar-shaped hotel.
Maui sees significant decrease in tourists a year after devastating wildfires
Maui's economy continues to take a hit almost a year after wildfires devastated portions of the island and killed over 100 people, due to the continued drop in tourism revenue.
Las Vegas Mirage has $1.6M up for grabs before closure next week
The Las Vegas Mirage Hotel and Casino will be closing July 17 after nearly 35 years, but not before it hands out cash prizes in the amount of $1.6 million.
New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
New York State Assembly passes legislation to roll out a ban of hospitality care products such as shampoo and lotion bottles at hotels with over 50 rooms in an effort to reduce waste.
5 sneaky travel scams that target your money and how to avoid them
It can be very exciting to receive an email, direct-mail letter or phone call letting you know you’ve won a "free cruise" or an "all-expenses-paid-vacation to a tropical island."
8 reasons cruises may be a better value for a 7-day vacation than land-based hotel stays
Four travel professionals weighed in on the value of cruises over land-based hotel stays for summer 2024 — including amenities and predictability of expenses. Here are 8 things to know.
Orlando hotel criticized for bondage-themed Pride decoration, moves displays
A hot-pink bunny appearing to wear bondage clothing was moved indoors after a tweet showcased it outside an Orlando hotel over the weekend.
Camping in luxury: Why the 'glamping' trend is on the rise
Glamping is growing in the U.S. as the camping and hospitality sector has drawn in a new set of leisure travelers looking for services and amenities not typically found in camping.
5 top reasons to travel midweek rather than on weekends: 'Better selection, lower rates'
Weekend travel may not be all it's cracked up to be: Here are five reasons that traveling during the week rather than on weekends may save you money and hassles.
Smithsonian Museum displays Doubletree by Hilton's baked-in-space chocolate chip cookie
A chocolate chip cookie based in space — the DoubleTree by Hilton signature cookie — has been donated to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia.
Kevin Hart, Ferrari, others enlisted by Airbnb in marketing tactic to boost demand
Home share Airbnb is launching the first product outside its core service as it seeks to drum up demand from younger users and international tourists.
Hyatt, Peloton team up to offer bikes at 800 hotels
Under the partnership, Peloton Interactive will provide branded exercise equipment to over 800 Hyatt properties this year, according to the hotel chain.
Solar eclipse: Airbnb rentals 90% booked along path of totality
Airbnb's business has surged ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday. The platform is 90% booked along the path of totality, according to Airbnb.
8-year-old Houston girl 'violently sucked' into Hilton hotel pool pipe before death, lawsuit says
A young girl died on Saturday when she was suddenly and violently sucked into a large pipe inside a swimming pool at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Houston, her family claims in a lawsuit
Airbnb bans use of all indoor security cameras
Airbnb announced Monday that its simplifying its policy on security cameras and other devices in its listings around the world in order to prioritize renter privacy.
Booking travel? The extra fees you could be charged
Third-party booking websites are typically some of the first links to appear when a consumer looks for lodging on popular search engines. Many times, these sites can tack on extra fees.
Las Vegas hot spot customer considering lawsuit after alleged scorpion sting in painful place
A California man and his lawyer are publicizing an alleged incident at a Las Vegas resort in December 2023 involving a scorpion sting in a hotel room.
Fraudster almost stole historic hotel from church after digging in through housing court loophole
A legal loophole got Mickey Barreto through the door before he allegedly filed a flurry of false documents in a bid to take over the historic New Yorker Hotel.
Epstein docs reveal hotel magnate Tom Pritzker, kin of Democratic Illinois gov
Billionaire hotel magnate Tom Pritzker was among the influential figures named by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in unredacted court documents from a sex trafficking lawsuit.
Keep more cash in the New Year: 6 ways to save money on winter vacations or getaways
Planning a vacation getaway this winter — or thinking ahead to the spring and summer? Here are smart tips from experts for how to save money this year when traveling.