Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Helpful hotel staff known as concierges have long been a mainstay of the hotel experience. Typical duties include helping guests ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jordi Lippe-McGraw is a travel writer and founder of PAK Rêve bags. The travel industry, always dynamic and ever-evolving, is ...

American Express customers often rave about the company’s concierge service more so than their credit cards. Cardholders have access to a team of knowledgeable professionals who can help them with any ...

Hotels are training concierges to offer more personalized services like sleep advice and expertise on cannabis. It's a way for hotels to stand out from competition and keep guests coming back. The ...

Hotels Above Par is an expertly curated online guide of under-two-minute articles designed for the savvy traveler. Its founder, former public relations pro-turned-travel specialist and entrepreneur ...

Ever wonder how to get an upgrade in the hotel you’re staying in? Is there such a thing as a “best” night of the week to stay in a hotel? And just how clean are hotel rooms? We found out answers to ...

Most of us understand tipping at the hotel restaurant, but the rest of your stay can be confusing. Of course, it's customary to hand over a few dollars when the valet or bellhop brings your bags up to ...

IN THE AGE of one-click bookings and Instagram-inspired itineraries, the hotel concierge might seem like a charming anachronism. If a hotel does have a dedicated concierge, the desk often blends so ...