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13 ways to make sure you and your information are safe at a hotel
Hotel security has become a concern for some frequent travelers.Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews recently won a $55 million lawsuit over a nude video that was taken by a stalker who got a hotel room...
View ArticleThis hotel is made entirely out of shipping containers
There are more than a few homes made out of shipping containers. But one company in Chile is taking the notion a bit further – using them to build an entire hotel.Produced by Matt Stuart. Video...
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GE is unloading its $1.4 billion US hotel loan portfolio
(Reuters) - General Electric said it had agreed to sell GE Capital's U.S. hotel franchise loan portfolio to a unit of Western Alliance Bancorp.The business, which includes outstanding loans of about...
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This app can help you get compensated for delayed flights and dirty hotel rooms
If you’ve ever tried to navigate the red tape of airline complaints (say, tried to get reimbursement for lost luggage) then you know how excruciating and hopeless that process can be. But what if you...
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Europe's largest hotel group has acquired Onefinestay's luxury home rental...
Onefinestay — the London startup that lets people stay in expensive, serviced houses in cities around the world — has been acquired by France's AccorHotels for at least £117 million.The upmarket...
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A 150-year-old Dutch jail was transformed into this luxury hotel
The Netherlands has an odd problem on its hands: The country is so safe, it doesn't need all of its prisons anymore.Within the last decade, roughly 25 have closed down or are expected to close in the...
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This is the best time to book a hotel room in 25 cities around the world
Booking a hotel room at the right time can help save you major cash. But determining just when that right time is can be tricky. TripAdvisor just released a list that shows the least expensive times...
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The 5 favorite hotels of wealthy people around the world
Wealthy people from around the world apparently love staying at the swanky Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. At least, that's the case according to a new report from New World Weath, a ratings,...
View ArticleA lavish Indian palace was just ranked the number one hotel in the world by...
The Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, was just ranked the number one Travelers' Choice hotel in the world by TripAdvisor. The luxury palace is part private residence, and home to Jodhpur's royal...
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New York City hotel rates are falling for the first time in years
The price of a night at a New York City hotel is falling for the first time in years, and some hoteliers are pointing the finger at short-term rental services such as Airbnb. The average hotel room...
View ArticleWe stayed in an Airbnb in Cuba which looked great but had one big issue
Business Insider sent three reporters to Havana, Cuba in 2015 to experience the city as tourists. Instead of booking rooms in one of the state-run hotels, we decided to rent a three-bedroom apartment...
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10 of the coolest secret hotel amenities
When booking a trip, many travelers like to research the perks and bonuses that come along with their hotel stay. Luxury accommodations come with the expectation of top-notch service, stunning lobbies,...
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The 10 things you should never say to a hotel employee
1. “Do you have a banquet room or meeting space our kids can play in?”We get that you can’t accept you are now a parent and can’t party on Saturday nights, but it’s not our responsibility to entertain...
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20 incredible hotels where you can stay for less than $200 a night
These stylish stays across the globe prove that you don't have to sacrifice location, charm or even luxury when traveling on a budget.We've found digs that offer everything from sexy rooftop bars and...
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Inside Japan’s ‘corpse hotels,’ where the dead are stored before cremation
A strange business has seen a startling amount of demand over the last couple years in Japan.So-called "corpse hotels," where families can store their dead relatives for several days before space frees...
View ArticleA hotel in Chile features the world's largest swimming pool
San Alfonso Del Mar Resort in Chile has the world's largest swimming pool. It's the length of over nine football fields, and filled with 66 million gallons of water.Story and editing by Jeremy...
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This credit card can get you a free night at any hotel
In On Points, Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, shares his strategies for getting the most out of your points and miles.There's a saying, "cheap is expensive." And it definitely applies to credit...
View ArticleIf you have at least $106K, you can take this Four Seasons jet around the world
The Four Seasons is now offering world tours including a private jet experience. You'll need six figures to reserve a seat though.Produced by Eames YatesFollow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation...
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Fraudulent hotel booking sites are more common than you might think — here's...
As the number of online hotel bookings continues to increase, so does the rate of booking scams. A study released in 2015 by the American Hotel & Lodging Association found that around 15 million...
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A startup is hoping millennials will pay $40 a night to live in a communal dorm
As rent, hotels, and Airbnbs keep getting more and more expensive, one woman wants to take the whole system down.Elvina Beck was just 27 years old when she launched her California-based company...
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