Responding to angry customers is one of the hardest parts of her job, Natasha said. Finding the right words, conveying the appropriate level of contrition — especially when the hotel isn't at fault (read: rain complaints) — is a tedious and time-consuming process, said the director of a five-star resort, who asked that CNBC not…
Almost a year ago, Frommer's warned readers that big corporations were preparing to reduce the value of loyalty points and frequent flyer miles. Since then, we've seen the predicted onslaught come true. Delta Air Lines made it harder for customers to obtain elite status and use the carrier's much-hyped airport lounges. American Airlines made…
Lots of people who wouldn't take a traditional cycling vacation are eagerly signing up for powered e-bikes. Learn about great cities for e-biking and companies that offer e-bike package tours.
In 2013, Backroads, an operator of cycling tours to destinations around the world, bought 150 e-bikes for…