Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I received an email from TripAdvisor today that surprised me for many reasons. The first thing that caught my attention was the subject line of the email. Your review for…
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Hotels Beware: Not Having This One Item Can Hurt Your Rating
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
There are several ways to research hotels online. Unfortunately, none of them are perfect. You can search for reviews but then you depend on the search engine to decide which…
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Read MoreWhine Wednesdays: Hotels Scamming TripAdvisor Reviews Case W Bogota
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Some people rely on TripAdvisor reviews when choosing hotels that is problematic because the platform is plagued with fake reviews (paid positive), while hotels try to suppress critical ones. Whine Wednesdays this week revisits W Bogota that was featured on our recent currency scam piece (piece) that they used to inflate hotel rates by 10%+. […]
The Most Uncomfortable Tripadvisor Review I’ve Ever Seen
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When determining where to stay, Tripadvisor has its place. If you’re comparison shopping and want a quick review of a hotel, it’s a good place to start. Of course, you…
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Read MoreTripavisor Warns Readers About Thai Resort That Got Guest Jailed For Negative Review
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Remember the case back in September (read more here), when an American guest in Thailand got jailed for leaving a negative review of a resort on Tripadvisor? The guest got out of jail after spending there for two nights by removing the review and apologizing to the resort. Now Tripadvisor, however, is warning that the […]
What Is Marriott Trying To Hide?, Changes For Going To This Country & That State, More Award Price Increases
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Monday to all our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, so…
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Read MoreHow Much Time Should You Spend Picking Out A Hotel?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
In economics class. I learned about the Law of Diminishing Returns. In short, it says that every additional bit of effort you put into something will get you less in…
New Ban On Trains & Buses, Delta’s Bad News About SkyMiles, The Guy Who Kept His Mask Off For Entire Flight, & More
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Monday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…
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Read MoreAmerican Hotel Guest In Thailand Arrested & Jailed For Defamation After Posting Bad Online Reviews
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
A disgruntled American hotel guest who posted several bad TripAdvisor and other online reviews about a resort in Koh Chang, Thailand has been arrested by the police and spent several days in jail after the hotel filed a police complaint for defamation. In what turned into a case of media mudslinging over the last few […]
Dumbest Name Ever For A Marriott Property, Paranoia About AMEX’s Spending Requirements, American Airlines Moving Asian Hub From LAX
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
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Read MoreThe New Thing I’m Looking For In Tripadvisor Reviews
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Using TripAdvisor reviews to pick out a hotel is more art than science. In order to find out the real story about a hotel, you need to dig a little…
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Read MoreDelta’s Big Priority, Marriott’s Dumb Move, Worst Hotels In The World As Per TripAdvisor, Citibank I.T. Guy ID’d For Running QAnon Website
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
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Read MoreAirline Shows What Not To Do When It’s Bleeding Cash, The Annoying Popup That Couldn’t Survive COVID, The Real Reason We Don’t Skiplag, & More
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Monday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…
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Read MoreAbout Those Amex Hilton/Bonvoy Statement Credits, Guy Arrested At WDW Abandoned Area, Very Disappointing Tourist Attractions, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Saturday, travel friends! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and wanted to…
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TripAdvisor Reports Massive Cuts: 25% Staff, 20% Salaries
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
On the heels of Booking.com reporting they will probably have massive layoffs, TripAdvisor has announced they are going to have to cut 25% of its workforce and force 20% pay…
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The Wrong Time To Buy Points, How To Get An Upgraded Room 100% Of The Time, Why You Shouldn’t Say You Like Starbucks, & More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. Travel Update has a post from The Flight Detective…
Why I Cancelled My Amex Platinum, Getting Around TSA Liquid Rules, Delta Sees Problem But Fixes Nothing, Issues w/ American Voucher, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and wanted to share, it’s all here, in one conve…
Hotels “Managing” (Scamming) Their TripAdvisor Reviews
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
There has been a lot said about online reviews in recent months. Some studies suggest that more than half would be fake either left by consumers that haven’t used the product or paid by business themselves trying to better their ratings. I always take online reviews with a grain of salt, trying to figure out […]
New Way To Pay Less For Flights, How To Totally Confuse Airline Passengers, Some NASTY Looking Hotels, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. Gary from View From The Wing wrote about how Ma…
7 Apps You Need to Have When Traveling
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Your Smartphone is a precious tool to help you when traveling. To maximize its functionality, you need to have the right apps installed and make sure they’re updated before you…