Effective from 1 May 2016, the majority of services provided by hotels in China, including the room charge, will be subject to a uniform 6% VAT rate; however different VAT rates may apply to different services or goods provided by hotels. Prior to this announcement, most hotels in China charged …

IHG Hotels is the latest to announce a campaign of special member rates when they book directly with IHG. What the ads don’t make clear is that these rates are also available through selected partners, including Travel-On. So stop looking for lower prices elsewhere and book your hotel with Travel-On.

In the wake of Delta’s announcement this week about the further expansion of its Basic Economy fares, please remember that these fares are rarely appropriate for business travelers and cannot be booked online. Aimed primarily at cost-conscious leisure travelers, these fares range from $20-40 less than traditional coach and come …