On the Saturday, March 21st, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hawaii considers a travel ambassador to Canada to try and convince Canadians to return to the islands, and the Delta baggage delivery guarantee gets a bit of a downgrade. Last week, in our Smarter Traveler segment, we gave you some tips on visiting national parks this summer. We have an update on Yosemite entry. Our personal information is being collected in a lot of ways everyday. Consumer advocate Chris Elliott joins the show for a concerning discussion about how that could come back to haunt us. We talk to Scott Johnston from Sacramento International Airport about the new food concessions. More options for you before you fly.
On the Sunday, October 5th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of The Travel Guys features a variety of guests, so there's something for everyone. Amy Schneider is the General Manager of the Ambassador Hotel, a historical landmark property in downtown Milwaukee. Her hotel has those pesky mini-bars that automatically charge guests when an item is removed, or even viewed for a short time. But her hotel has found a unique, guest-friendly way to avoid bogus charges on your bill for the items you only looked at and didn't consume. Stray Boots has found a unique niche for travelers. They offer a series of scavanger hunts in cities across the country, where you buy the route and clues, then provide updates along the way which guide you through the rest of your "hunt." Mark bought one and thinks it's an unusual way to see a new destination or find new things to see and do in an area you are already familiar with. Their owner is our guest.
Finally, in our entertainment segment, Tom has a preview of a brand new Travel Channel Show debuting Tuesday, Resort Rescue.
Gwen Duncan has a Deal of the Week, we'll tell you which major hotel chain was fined over a half million dollars for jamming guests' internet signals and make you a smarter traveler, Sunday on The Travel Guys.
On the Sunday, May 12th, Mother's Day edition of The Travel Guys.... In the Travel News, the Utah Attorney General's office is investigating
Expedia for collusion with some major hotel chains. Speaking of major hotel chains, Hilton has taken over the top spot from Marriott in "brand value," as measured by Brand Finance Hotels ranking. Marriott's brand value suffered a 30 percent reduction, while Hilton's was climbing 17 percent. The brand value is based in part on marketing investment, stakeholder equity and business performance. Of course, Marriott has been plagued with a series of problems after its merger with Starwood.
Our Smarter Traveler segment looks at recent rankings of hotels, airlines and other travel providers, based on their service levels. In our Travel Mailbag, Mark answers questions on passports for tiny travelers (babies), Southwest Advance Boarding Passes and how to find out if your cruise ship is clean. Finally, we take you to Oregon's North Coast, where their latest tourism promotion is rewarding local service station attendants for being the best tourism ambassadors in the region.