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Days Inn to hire resident entomologist, marking new chapter in storied hotel brand

by Guest PosterSeptember 2, 2022August 29, 2022

Travel can be fulfilling and inspiring. So much so that many people name their children after some fond travel memory or experience. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not so much. Here are the worst travel-inspired baby names of 2022.

The worst travel-inspired baby names of 2022

by Lee BallouAugust 22, 2022August 21, 2022

SALINA, KS - The prepared traveler is the smart traveler, and sometimes travel throws a curveball or two at you. Here are 5 practical tips for enjoying your stay at a Motel 6.

5 Tips for Enjoying your Stay at a Motel 6

by Lee BallouJuly 13, 2022May 31, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Business traveler and road warrior Scott Thomas checked into his Fairfield Inn & Suites near the airport in Albuquerque, NM and after the day he's had, decides to skip wiping down the hotel remote before popping on the telly to watch a rerun of The First 48.

Traveler too tired to wipe down hotel remote, decides to risk it

by Lee BallouJune 28, 2022May 10, 2022

VOLUSIA, FL - Authorities at a Hampton Inn near Daytona Beach Count, Florida, reported receiving a 9-1-1 call from an irate guest who was furious he didn't receive his complimentary two bottles of water at check-in.

Diamond member furious he didn’t receive his two bottles of water at check-in, calls 9-1-1

by Lee BallouMay 6, 2022April 16, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Marriott Bonvoy team turned out in full force at the 31st annual Freddie Awards in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, after winning 5 awards including the hotel program of the year and best elite program, the team was forced to admit that the Bonvoy program simply isn’t working.

Marriott disappointed to win so many Freddie Awards; finally admits Bonvoy program isn’t working

by Lee BallouApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022

Overland Park, KS - When one travel blogger shared that she redeemed all of her Hyatt award points at various Hyatt Place hotels around the country, she wasn't prepared for the backlash and shaming from other bloggers.

Travel blogger admits blowing entire stash of points at Hyatt Place; other bloggers shame the move

by Nancy PowellApril 11, 2022April 9, 2022

TUCSON, AZ - Business traveler Steve Birdsong stumbled into the hotel's breakfast room, groggy from getting little sleep due to an amorous couple in the room next door consummating their love all night.

Man groggy after couple consummate their love for each other literally all night

by Lee BallouApril 5, 2022April 1, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Noting that he was running behind that morning, a man acknowledged eating the Hampton Inn breakfast while on a business trip, bucking conventional wisdom.

Man breaks first rule of business travel and eats Hampton Inn breakfast

by Lee BallouMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022

DETROIT, MI - A non-descript Fairfield Inn just outside of Detroit, Michigan is the latest target for the unpopular Marriot "Destination" fee, causing many to scratch their heads.

Detroit Fairfield Latest Hotel Targeted For Marriott “Destination” Fee

by Kyle StewartMarch 30, 2022March 30, 2022