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7 of the best resorts in Punta Cana/Bávaro, Dominican Republic

Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa Since the beginning of resort development (especially of the all-inclusive kinds) and the opening of an international airport in the early 1980s, this town sprawling along 62 miles of the DR´s northeastern coast has evolved into Latin America´s second-most popular beach destination (and by the way, contributing around a quarter of the DR´s entire GDP), and it´s not hard to see why: pristine white sands, turquoise blue waters, a variety of attractions, and…

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5 of the best inexpensive hotels in Dubai

Chelsea Plaza Hotel The “City of Sheikhs” is of course famed worldwide for its glitz, glamour, and (often over-the-top) luxury, and this goes as much for its lodgings as anywhere else - with exhibit A being the "seven-star" Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (where room rates start north of US$1,000 a night). But bargain seekers do have a suprising menu of options, and without having to resorts to fleabags or hostels. Here are five three-star properties which provide a modicum of luxury at very accessible…

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8 of the best hotels in and around Thimphu, Bhutan

Hotel Druk In the half century since "the Land of the Thunder Dragon" opened its doors to tourism, the country has accrued nearly 400 hotels - around 225 of which are in the district that´s home to capital Thimphu (pop. 149,000). And especially since this laid-back, low-slung city is your point of entry and exit as well as being worthy of visiting in its own right, you´ll most likely be overnighting here, so here are eight properties worth highlighting, in varying price ranges...read post

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11 effective strategies to boost direct bookings for your hotel

Sakorn Sukkasemsakom In today's highly competitive hospitality industry, attracting more direct bookings for your hotel is essential to maximize revenue and build stronger guest relationships. In this article, we'll explore a number of the best strategies to increase direct bookings. We'll also highlight the significance of leveraging hospitality consulting services and the expertise of hotel industry consultants to navigate the challenges associated with third-party hotel management. read…

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Ed Wetschler May 25, 2012 at 10:44pm

A tripatini member has just gotten a new position, for which she'll be filming shorts about hotels. She's looking for some hotel representatives with whom she can arrange coverage. You can see her inquiry here: http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/i-need-hotel-pr-contacts-for-...
Tripatini May 18, 2012 at 12:38am

Now on our blog: another look at "ice hotels." Brrrr!
Northeast News March 31, 2012 at 5:21pm

People will be able to book rooms and suites in Buckingham and Kensington palaces for the 2012 Olympics, says EasyToBook.com. How does a conventional hotel compete against that?
Ed Wetschler February 14, 2012 at 9:42pm

New Orleans hotels are jacking up prices for Mardi Gras; you can't even get a room in town for less than $300. But wait -- is this unethical pricing, or is it a legitimate response to the law of supply and demand?
John Lamkin February 1, 2012 at 4:16pm

I agree that WiFi is necessary. And, I'm starting to find that some are charging for it. Free or pay? What do you think?
Ed Wetschler February 1, 2012 at 3:30pm

A new survey of travelers and hotel executives finds that the most important hotel amenity for the U.S. traveler is wi-fi. Do you second that emotion?
Andrea Spirov January 21, 2012 at 11:40am

Some thoughts on the current state of the travel and hospitality industry:

http://inspiringtravellers.com/2012/01/19/travel-services-industry-...
Darryl Musick January 11, 2012 at 5:56pm

This week's Travel Tip at The World on Wheels...when is the cheapest hotel room not a bargain? Quite often, actually. See our tips on really getting the biggest bargain in a hotel room and get the most from your lodging dollar: http://tinyurl.com/7swb8nn

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Tripatini December 15, 2011 at 3:44pm

Here's an interesting question, recently discussed on our blog: are vacation rentals safer than hotels?