Bargains await the smart traveler in 2017
By Jack Chang, Sacramento Bee
Change likely will define 2017 in many ways, and the travel industry is no outlier in that forecast.
Airlines, as they occasionally do, will look for new revenue streams by going extra-budget. Cities will continue building their allure through their food and drink cultures. More private homes will welcome guests in more cities as Airbnb forges stronger partnerships with local governments.
That’s at least how CSU Chico Professor Matthew Stone sees this new year shaping up. As an expert in recreation, hospitality and parks management, Stone identified several travel trends that point to more options for the smart bargain hunter.
