The New York Times – Travel:
Cleaning fees and checkout requirements, often hidden until checkout, have been a source of frustration for users. The company said it was changing its policy to include them earlier in a search.
Category: Airbnb
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Help! I Was Catfished by My Airbnb Host and the Place Was a Mess
The New York Times – Travel:
A first-time Airbnb user believed he’d be getting personal service from the owner of a London flat, but “she” was actually a managing company using a fake photo — and falling down on the job.
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At Last, Online Travel Planning Is Becoming (a Little) Easier
The New York Times – Travel:
Airbnb, Google Travel and a few other platforms have tweaked their search engines, and that means less slogging through pages and pages of results on everything from home rental options to flight routes.
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Plunge Pools Become a Popular Alternative to the Regular Pool
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Plunge pools have become an alternative for homeowners who want a simple, less expensive way to cool off.
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Why TV-Inspired Vacations Are on the Rise
The New York Times – Travel:
TV-themed itineraries are on the rise, taking travelers on adventures with familiar shows during a time of uncertainty.
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Poland’s Tourism Industry Is Helping Ukrainian Refugees
The New York Times – Travel:
As Ukrainians flood into Poland, the travel industry has become part of an effort to supply transportation, accommodations and more to people fleeing the Russian invasion.
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Airports Are Scenes of Joyous Reunions as U.S. Reopens
The New York Times – Travel:
Romantic partners and families rejoiced as they met in airports after long months of separation because of pandemic travel restrictions.