By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There was a time when the perception – often for good reason – about hostels is that they were dirty, just-for-college-aged-broke-backpackers and not good places to stay for "ordinary" travelers. But that's not the case anymore. Hostels are now an affordable option to expensive hotels and Airbnbs and VRBO short-term rentals. … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Check Out Of a Hotel When Leaving
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Some people just leave the key in the room – or in their pocket or purse – and just leave when it's time to get out of a hotel. But that's not being a smart traveler. And while in the United States it's not a law or required, here's why it's always important to check out of your hotel room. Check Your Bill This is the main … [Read more...]
Hotel Industry Launches Ad Campaign To Fill Open Jobs
'Hotels Are Hiring' Promotes Benefits Of Working In Hospitality In order to attract workers, a new ad campaign called "Hotels Are Hiring" has launched to encourage people to apply for open positions at hotels across the USA. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its charitable giving arm, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA … [Read more...]
Viva Wyndham Resorts Welcomes Back Visitors At Beachy Destinations
'Boomer Package' Aimed At 60-Plus Travelers They may not be able to rock it like they did in college, but those ages 60 and over can can get a rockin' deal on some beachy vacation destinations. Viva Wyndham Resorts has a "Boomer Package" for baby boomer travelers that has discounted rooms, activities and special perks. Besides deep discounts on the resort stay, … [Read more...]
American Hotel & Lodging Association Applauds Phase 1c Vaccine Stage
Hotel Workers To Get Vaccine Under 'Traveler Accommodation' Provision Travelers that are staying in hotels can now check one health safety issue off their list of COVID-19 concerns. Hotel workers are now qualified to get the vaccines under the "Traveler Accommodation" provision of Phase 1c. This is a move that has the full support of American Hotel & … [Read more...]
How Clean Is Your Hotel? You’ll Be Able To See When Post COVID-19 Travel Resumes
Cleanliness A Top Priority For Travelers And Hotels Are Willing To Show It To You By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger How clean is your hotel? Well, you'll be able to see for yourself in the post COVID-19 lockdown. As people return to traveling – albeit cautiously – they have one new priority that tops pricing, location and amenities: … [Read more...]
Susan Sarandon Becomes Global Brand Ambassador For Fairmont Hotels
Thelma & Louise Star Campaign To Be Revealed This Spring Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, famous for her roles in movies such as Louse in Thelma & Louise but more recognized by PubClub.com for playing Janice in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has signed on to be the Global Brand Ambassador for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "Ms. Sarandon will star in a … [Read more...]
What It’s Like To Be An Airbnb Host
An Expert Talks About The Challenges & Rewards Of Hosting Traveling Guests By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have a friend who was an Airbnb host for a year and a half who tells PubClub.com of the challenges and rewards of being a host. I am not including the person's name and location because the city shut down room-share services and he no longer … [Read more...]
Sweden’s Floating Hotel, Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa, Now Accepting Reservations
Unique Travel & Wellness Experience Available In 2020 This may float your travel boat. A new hotel, the Arctic Bath and Spa in Sweden, offers wellness lodging on the water. Not just that, but it freezes into the Lule River in the winter and floats on top of it in the summer. Designed by architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kaupp, the new hotel and spa is … [Read more...]
LA’s Haunted Hotels – The Ghostliest Places To Stay In Los Angeles
Hollywood Rosevelt, The Queen Mary & The Cecil All Have Ghost & Mystery Histories By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If you're in your hotel in Los Angeles suddenly get the look like you've seen a ghost, perhaps you have seen a ghost. Certainly if you're at one of these places, and you won't be alone. There have been ghost sightings, murders … [Read more...]
5 Worldwide Hotels With Their Own Signature Spirits And Beers
Cocktails & Craft Brews Seeks To Attract PubClubbing Travelers Travel is becoming such big business these days that those in the industry are coming up with all sorts of ways to attract travelers. One of those groups being targeted, PubClub is happy to report, is PubClubbers! Some cruise ships have their own breweries on board and hotels are making their … [Read more...]
Hofsas House Hotel In Carmel, CA Delivers Where It Counts The Most
Consistency And Comfort In Carmel-By-The-Sea By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When you travel, there's one thing you want from your hotel. And that's consistency. Consistency in quality, consistency in service, consistency in amenities such as reliable WiFi and consistency in the hotel itself. A lot of the latter comes down to management, and … [Read more...]
Luxury Chain Kempinski Opens 5-Star Hotel In Havana, Cuba
Gran Hotel Mazana Kempinski La Habana Is In The Heart Of Old Havana Worldwide hotel properties Kempinski is bringing 5-star luxury to Havana when it opens its first hotel in Cuba in the second quarter of 2017. The Gran Hotel Mazana Kempinski La Habana is located within the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana in what is a UNESCO World Heritage … [Read more...]
Cyber Monday Travel Deal: SLS Hotels Offering 50% Off Deal
Rooms Hollywood, Las Vegas, Miami Beach & NYC If you want a good travel deal on Cyber Monday, it's hard to beat this one. Hospitality and lifestyle conglomerate, sbe, is having huge travel deals on some of its top properties: up to 50% off several SLS hotels in prime locations including Hollywood, Miami Beach, New York City and Las Vegas. It’s not just for Cyber … [Read more...]
How To Find A Cheap DC-Area Room For The Inauguration
Area Hotels Offering Rates As Low As $135 With Two-Night Minimum Not surprisingly, if you want to be in Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration in January, you're going to be paying a premium price for a hotel. Many places double their rates and understandably so; it's one of the busiest times for hotels in the nation's capitol city. The inauguration of the … [Read more...]
Reno’s Siena Hotel To Become Renaissance Reno Downtown
Outdoor Dining, A Rooftop Pool & Hot Tub & Sports Rooms Reno's Siena Hotel is undergoing a change, and by 2017 won't even be called the Siena. It will become the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel after a renovation that will make it the city's first first non-gaming, non-smoking, branded, premier full-service hotel. A complete change is underway with upgrades … [Read more...]