Hasan Piker resides in luxury hotel in Cuba as the island deals with power outages
Cuban Influencers Facing Criticism A group of American social media influencers and fashion enthusiasts visited Cuba last week. While they claimed it was an aid effort, many viewed it as more of a photoshoot that lacked genuine intention. This situation might seem amusing at first, but the suffering of the Cuban people under the Castro […]
Additional resort fees are increasing hotel prices even with FTC rules on clarity.
Resort Fees Cause Concern for Travelers Despite recent regulations aimed at improving transparency, resort fees continue to inflate hotel costs for travelers. A NerdWallet survey of around 160 hotels revealed that these fees average about $33 per night, but can range anywhere from $15 to $50. Often marketed as “destination” or “amenity” fees, these charges […]
Intoxicated Disney visitor taken into custody after knocking on incorrect hotel door during chaotic outburst: video
Not-So-Magical Kingdom Meltdown A Disney resort recently witnessed an unusual incident that felt more like a comedy skit than a family vacation. A shirtless guest, decked out in teal swimming trunks, created quite the scene as he attempted to body slam his way into what he thought was his hotel room—after apparently having a bit […]
Security Guard Who Reprimanded Jude Law’s Daughter Is Not Part of Hotel Staff
The hotel linked to the incident involving singer Chappell Roan and the 11-year-old stepdaughter of soccer player Jorginho stated it bears no responsibility for what happened. This comes in response to Roan’s assertion that the security guard reprimanding the young fan was not someone from her team. “Hotel representatives have emphasized that they are not […]
Mayor prohibits Chappell Roan from performing following strange hotel event
Backlash over Chappell’s Interaction with Fan A recent encounter involving singer Chappell has ruffled feathers among Brazilian officials after a reported incident occurred while he was in Sao Paulo for Lollapalooza Brazil. Soccer player Jorginho Frello claimed that while Chappell was having breakfast at a hotel, he instructed a security guard to address his daughter. […]
Unauthorized visitors caught taking free hotel breakfasts without paying
Complimentary breakfast buffets are a staple perk offered by various hotel chains across the nation, but recently, it seems not everyone enjoying the spread is a paying guest. A widely shared video illustrates buffet crashers entering hotel dining areas, piling their plates high with food before leaving—without paying, of course. According to Kenneth Free, a […]
Chicago increases hotel taxes to finance tourism marketing efforts for Choose Chicago
Chicago Increases Hotel Taxes Amid Tourism Push Just when things in Chicago seemed like they couldn’t get any more bizarre, a new development has surfaced. The city is set to raise hotel taxes in an effort to boost tourism. Ordinance 2026-0022544 aims to take hotel taxes from 17.5% to 19%, with the extra funds directed […]
Citi ThankYou Reduces Value of Hotel Points Transfers (Choice Privileges & I Prefer)
Citi ThankYou has informed its members that point transfers to two of its partners will be diminished in the upcoming weeks. I think it’s likely that many won’t be pleased about this change. Citi ThankYou Adjusts Transfer Values for Choice Privileges and I Prefer Starting April 19, 2026, there will be updates to the point […]
Chicago increases hotel tax for tourists to 19% to enhance tourism marketing budget
Chicago City Council Approves Increase in Tourism Tax The Chicago City Council has decided to raise tourism taxes, aiming to boost marketing programs for tourists. Specifically, an ordinance has been voted on that raises the lodging tax for hotels in the area from 17.5% to 19%. This figure includes various city, county, and state taxes. […]
New York City signs a $1.86 billion, three-year deal to provide hotel accommodations for the homeless.
New York City’s Major Shelter Contract Signed Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s administration has inked a new contract worth nearly $1.9 billion with the hotel sector to furnish emergency shelter for homeless families over the next three years. This substantial deal, totaling $1.86 billion, arrives despite the city seeing a decline in the immigration crisis that previously […]