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Booking hotels on a budget (The Daily Record) When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research. us.rd.yahoo.com
How to get deals on hotel rooms (Seattle Times) New hotels are opening just as the economy slumps; that means travelers can get deals on rooms. us.rd.yahoo.com
Economic slump helps those looking to book hotel rooms on a budget (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News) NEW YORK - When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 per cent increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around one per cent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research. us.rd.yahoo.com
CTA to offer more ways to pay with plastic (Chicago Tribune) All-in-one 'smart' credit/debit cards could be used for more than commuting In a society addicted to buying on credit, the Chicago Transit Authority is hoping to cash in big time. us.rd.yahoo.com
Hotels on a Budget (Canoe Travel) When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year. us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit woes find shoppers 'hunkering down' (San Diego Union-Tribune) Through years of easy credit, buy now and pay later became the mantra of the American consumer. Now, with recession-shocked consumers fearful of taking on more debt and credit card companies imposing tougher restrictions and spending limits, those may no longer be words to shop by. us.rd.yahoo.com
Citibank launches the 'Fly to Anywhere in the World' promotion (AME Info) In a move designed to exceed customers' aspirations for a rewarding, comprehensive banking relationship, Citibank launched, the first of its kind, 100,000 Skywards Miles Program targeting Citigold profile clients with $100,000 in investable assets. us.rd.yahoo.com
Keep your inner Santa on a budget (The Deming Headlight) One interesting — albeit non-scientific — way to gauge someone's comfort level with the state of the economy is to ask how much they plan to spend on holiday gifts. In good times, people tend to spend more generously; during rough periods, they scale back. us.rd.yahoo.com
The hottest new customer perks (MSN Money Canada) Forget frequent-flier miles. Companies today will try to make you feel special with benefits such as VIP restrooms and reserved parking -- if you know where to look. us.rd.yahoo.com
Fiserv signs Central Pacific Bank of Honolulu to new loyalty rewards offering (Finextra) Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV), a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, today announced the introduction of its ... us.rd.yahoo.com
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