Travelers are used to getting plastic key cards that unlock their room when checking into hotels or motels. These cards are typically activated by an employee before a guest can use them. VERIFY ...

You might not think twice about this check-in extra, but it could jeopardize your safety Think back to the last time you checked into a hotel. Chances are, you handed over a credit card for ...

Many hotel chains are racing to replace the plastic room key with digital options, including Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps. Plastic hotel key cards have had a rough few years. During the ...

DEAR HELOISE: I was told that cards used for keys in some hotels and motels should be destroyed and not returned to the hotel or motel because they contain important information, including your ...