Are we just in an abusive relationship with hotels and their resort fees? Perhaps. Here are the most interesting travel stories of the week including two discussions on resort fees.
We love to read about travel. Seriously…we love it. It’s probably unhealthy at this point. But, each week we keep coming back for more. And, while we cull through the thousands of pieces written everywhere we try to flag the ones that we find interesting or unique. Here are the best travel articles of this week, curated for you.
As Long As Guests Pay, Resort Fees Stay – by HospitalityNet
“Not only have resort fees remained in place, but some have even gone up — some by more than 10% at certain properties, David Sangree, president of Hotel & Leisure Advisors, said. Read article here.
Why Airlines Are So Good Disclosing Fees, While Hotels Get Away With Deceiving Guests – by View from the Wing
Gary has an interesting take on resort fees and compares it to the airline industry who discloses just about everything. Read article here.
A tech billionaire is building a giant, 150-acre city in the middle of the desert – by MSN
Armed with several billion dollars this man is trying to create a utopia of sorts in a desert. Will it work? Read article here.
Two planes collide at Heathrow Airport as emergency services flood tarmac – by Secret Flying
Korean Air and Icelandair jets bump into each other. That’s not supposed to happen. Read article here.
People hate these airports the most according to new study – by CBoardingGroup
You can fly to Philly. Or from Philly. But never through Philly. Unless you like flight delays. There’s a reason Philly’s airport made the list as the worst large airport in North America. See who made the list for the mega airports and medium-sized airports along with all the 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Read article here.
