Will there be another Hotel fee soon to greet travelers, asks Grumpy Editor.
It could be in the works.
The hotel industry is poised to start charging additional fees, according to an industry observer who points out, "We are in the middle of two major events: COVID and the inflationary environment.”
"Hoteliers had to cut average daily rates by up to 60 percent during the pandemic,” he adds.
In trying to make up for lost revenue, the focus will be on hotel guests…and their wallets.
One area that may see a fee increase: Daily housekeeping.
Hotels cut back on daily housekeeping during the pandemic and that’s an area being eyed for new charges.
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