When you call a hotel directly, you usually get the 'rack,' or published, rate. But given the weak hotel occupancy rates throughout the country, hardly anyone pays the rack rate. Seek and ye shall find a deal. And don't forget to check for AARP and AAA member discounts."
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Hotel deals: How to decipher hotel deals - chicagotribune.com
Hotel deals: How to decipher hotel deals - chicagotribune.com: "Like fruits and vegetables, hotel rooms are perishable commodities: A room without a guest is not generating revenue. So to fill empty rooms, hotels offer special deals. If not offered directly, these deals come via Internet booking sites and online travel agencies, some offering as much as 40 percent off a published room rate.
When you call a hotel directly, you usually get the 'rack,' or published, rate. But given the weak hotel occupancy rates throughout the country, hardly anyone pays the rack rate. Seek and ye shall find a deal. And don't forget to check for AARP and AAA member discounts."
When you call a hotel directly, you usually get the 'rack,' or published, rate. But given the weak hotel occupancy rates throughout the country, hardly anyone pays the rack rate. Seek and ye shall find a deal. And don't forget to check for AARP and AAA member discounts."
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