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A night away? We sure did pay.

Aaron Wolowiec

The last time I booked a weeklong family vacation, I was shocked at the prices of hotel rooms. We weren’t looking for anything fancy, but those prices sure did crimp our style. According to a new report by STR Inc. , The next three top-dollar locations: Oahu Island in Hawaii ($221 a night), San Francisco ($207) and Miami ($185).

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TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches

Associations Now

Glitches leading to higher charges: Sabre Travel Network reports that TSA fees on 1 percent of all tickets—around 300,000 per month—include overcharges due to computer glitches. such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries. such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries.

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Study: Why Business Travel Costs Vary Significantly by City

Associations Now

A big city or coastal locale might seem like the best way to draw in attendees, but a new report shows that those locations often come with a big additional cost. What’s more, Runzheimer expects each of these costs to grow in 2020: airfare by up to 1 percent, ground transportation by 2 percent, and hotel prices by 2 to 3 percent.

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