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A sign indicating the availability of a home to rent stands outside a building in Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Remote working has led to so-called “bleisure” travel, where employees mix work and leisure on the same trip. This trend appears to be affecting the lodging industry, with demand for short-term rentals such as Airbnb outpacing that for hotels. With more and more travelers working on vacation — and extending their trips to do so — they’re looking for the amenities short-term rentals provide. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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Why ‘bleisure’ travel gives short-term rentals like Airbnb a boost over hotels
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Thu,12/28/23-5:34PM , 84 Reads
Remote and hybrid work has affected many industries, from commercial real estate to downtown restaurants. And it has impacted how many workers, unfettered by office attendance requirements, plan their travels.
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The login page for Airbnb's iPhone app is displayed on a computer displaying Airbnb's website, May 8, 2021, in Washington. Airbnb “horror stories” are a genre unto themselves. Many problems, such as unclean properties or misleading photos, can be avoided by booking properties with several positive reviews. Other disasters can be less predictable, but having a backup plan can help. And communicating with hosts beforehand can gauge their communication style and help get on the same page about what to expect. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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Millennial Money: These Airbnb horror stories can teach you what to watch for
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Sun,11/12/23-8:59PM , 79 Reads
Many frequent travelers carry tales of delayed flights and disappointing hotel rooms. Yet Airbnb “horror stories” are a genre all their own.
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People pass through Salt Lake City International Airport, June 27, 2022, in Salt Lake City. The cost of travel has fluctuated sharply in recent years, but travelers expecting high prices now might be in for a pleasant surprise. Data show that many travel expenses, including airfare, have decreased recently. Domestic flights in particular have been less expensive, and while international airfare remains elevated, it too is coming down as airlines slowly add more capacity. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)

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Why travelers expecting sticker shock could see sweet relief instead
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Thu,10/26/23-7:52PM , 62 Reads
Dining out is more expensive than ever. The cost of gas is rising again. And the price of travel — including airfare and hotels — has kept pace. Right?

Not exactly. Airfare costs declined by 13% between September 2022 and September 2023, according to September 2023 Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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People cool off at a fountain in front of the Pantheon, in Rome, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, where temperatures were expected to reach as high as 37 Celsius (98 Farenheit). This was the hottest summer on record across the globe, forcing many tourists to rethink how and where they travel. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, FIle)

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How climate change could affect where and when people travel
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Wed,09/20/23-2:26PM , 67 Reads
Travelers encountered many weather surprises this summer, from wildfires in Europe to knee-deep mud at Burning Man. Indeed, it was the hottest summer on record around the globe, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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