Do Americans really make 15 million “bogus” hotel reservations a year?
American travelers make approximately 15 million “bogus” hotel bookings a year more than the 2.5 million reservations previously believed
Commentary
Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.
Dreaded fees come to vacation rentals
Vacation rental companies are piling on the fees, many of them pure junk. Among the most common: fees for booking, changes and cleaning.
Is it time to take a stand against shrinking airline seats?
It’s not your imagination: Economy class seats on airplanes are shrinking.
How to avoid a long wait at the car rental counter
If you rent a car this summer, don’t forget to pack your patience.
What Pope Francis’ visit means to Philadelphia – and religious tourism
When Pope Francis visits Philadelphia later this month, it won’t just be a big event for the region’s Catholics. It’s going to be huge for Philadelphia and maybe even a landmark event for faith-based tourism. On Tuesday, tickets for the Pope’s Independence Hall event were claimed in two minutes.
The truth about airline lies (can you handle it?)
The busiest summer for air travel is almost over. But for many passengers, this flying season was the lyin’ season.
Do nursing moms need new rights?
All Pablo Svirsky wanted was a small refrigerator at his hotel in for his wife, Carolyn. She needed a place to store her breast milk.
A decade after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is back
In 2004, 10.1 million visitors spent a total of $4.9 billion in New Orleans, according to The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation
Air travelers’ complaints rise more than 20 percent, but where’s their breaking point?
What’s your breaking point? When do you say “That’s it — I’m never flying again!” It’s no academic question for America’s airlines, which continue to provoke passengers with new fees, surcharges and rules. They want to know when passengers would rather stay home.
Don’t let the road slow you down
Ask Beth Souther to name her favorite travel gadget and she’ll tell you about her recent road trip from Wilmington, N.C., to Byfield, Mass.