05 Oct
Resort Fees Come Under Fire in DC and 6 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week
Lawmakers proposed legislation that would ensure hotels and online travel agencies, like Westin Times Square shown here, are advertising room rates that include all fees. Westin Hotels & ResortsSkift Take: This week in hospitality, new proposed legislation could change the way resort fees are displayed. Then we take a look at Six Senses' green plan to become plastic-free in the next three years. — Jasmine GanaishlalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Oct
The Trump Hotel in DC Earns Its First Michelin Star
Shown here is omakase offering from Sushi Nakazawa, located in the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., which now has a Michelin star. Sushi NakazawaSkift Take: The Michelin Guide might award stars in a system that doesn't factor in government politics, but we'd wager there will be more than a few eyebrows raised inside the Beltway — and out. — Faye ChiuRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Oct
Skydiving Is the Much Quicker — and Cheaper — Way to Experience Mount Everest
A view of Mount Everest from base camp one. Skydiving is an alternative way to experience the Roof of the World. Rupert Taylor-Price / FlickrSkift Take: It might actually be a little safer too, since so many of the people who climb Everest aren't yet qualified. — Isaac CareyRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Oct
Travel Advisors Decode Extra Cruise Fees and 13 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week
Travel advisors step in and help clients decide whether an all-inclusive package would be better than a budget cruise with added onboard fees. Carnival Corp.Skift Take: This week in tourism, travel advisors highlight the extra hidden fees on a "budget" cruise and demonstrate a better bang for the buck with an all-inclusive package. Meanwhile, Indonesia implements a new membership fee as it decides to keep Komodo Island open. — Jasmine GanaishlalRead the Complete Story On Skift
05 Oct
Germany Targets Discount Airlines as It Plans New Airline Ticket Tax
Discount airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet could be disproportionately affected by Germany's proposed regulatory changes. Anna & Michal / FlickrSkift Take: Hmmm. Has Mrs. Merkel been listening to Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr? He has been criticizing discount airlines, including Ryanair, for contributing more than their share of pollution. This German government plan would have a bigger impact on discount airlines than full-service ones, according to Bloomberg. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary can't like that. — Brian SumersRead the Complete Story On Skift