Tag: Budget Travel

Choice Hotel Franchise Owners Push Back on Merger With Wyndham

Franchisees are fighting Choice Hotels’ attempted takeover of its biggest rival, which would create a dominant player in the budget hotel sector.

Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers

Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting to fill planes.

In Remote Work Era, Hotel Operators Make a Bet on Longer Stays

Extended-stay hotels, which are cheaper to build and operate than their full-service counterparts, are also appealing to work crews on road, green energy and other infrastructure projects.

Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online

Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges. Don’t fall for them.