Beware: travel certificates make a comeback

Article Abstract:

The vacation certificates offered in conjunction with the purchase of other travel services are not necessarily the bargain they are advertised to be. Costs of the other travel services are often inflated to cover the cost of the 'free' service.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1993
Vacations

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Hotel vouchers: any good?

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Hotel vouchers are programs for prepaying hotel rooms that are being marketed as a convenience. Travelers should be wary of vouchers because they can cost more that the hotel's rack rate. Information on the major voucher programs is presented.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1997
Hotels and motels

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Hotel packages - come-on? You may not want all they offer

Article Abstract:

Packages offered by many hotels to attract visitors are often limited and provide little savings. An analysis of a package offered by Sheraton demonstrates the lack of value.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1993
Hotels and motels, Patent owners and lessors, Hospitality industry, ITT Sheraton Corp.

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Subjects list: Evaluation, Marketing, Travel industry, Package tours
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