Hyatt, Marriott extra: Free Covid test
Two hotel chains are offering free Covid testing, required for return to the U.S., at its Mexico and Caribbean hotels.
Lodging
Munich vacation rental: $42,000 a night
A former guest house of the famed porcelain factory has become arguably the world's most expensive overnight stay.
Jaipur: A Place to Stay
Marilyn nominates a favorite Indian city and a favorite place to stay there.
Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India
Marilyn Jones recalls a luxurious hotel with a great view of one of the world's icons.
The Oberoi, New Delhi
Sometimes, even the best hotels are ignored in favor of the exciting cities and other sights around them. Marilyn circles back for another look.
This hotel is a real 'holiday inn!'
Near Dolly Parton's Dollywood, a huge Christmas emporium has extended its theme into a hotel where it's Christmas every day.
Hotels, Airlines in new relief bill
The new coronavirus relief bill targets some of its funds to airline employees and air service, and opens support for hotels for the first time.
'Camping out at the airport' goes glam
In Singapore, a new type of airport accommodations for a new era.
Next for hotels: 'Unbundled' amenities?
Hyatt appears to be experimenting with a 'basic economy' deal at a luxury hotel by charging extra for gym and pool access.
Marriott goes deeper in vacation rentals
A hotel giant increases its footprint in the short-term vacation rental space.
Honolulu, Airbnb kiss and make up
Airbnb and Expedia have pledged to cooperate with the city's new rules on short term rentals and registration.
Airbnb to go public at last, and at loss
The 2008 startup that disrupted the lodging industry will enter the stock market in December despite recurring losses.
New 'bed in a box' champion?
An Australian micro-hotel chain features tiny rooms paired with big public spaces
Now: A Swiss Army knife for vacation rental
VacationHomeRents is a new aggregator that aims to do for short-term rentals what sites like Kayak or Momondo do for airfare.
Airbnb trying fee structure shift
In Europe, for 'professional hosts,' Airbnb is shifting fees from renter to host.