Bob & Ann wrote:
As a regional sales manage I spent almost 40 years working out of hotels and motel. I never had a problem with theft, bed bugs, etc.
We travel in an RV only because it is what we like to do. It is also a problem finding hotels that allow dogs without a big up charge. Our dogs are part of our family as they allow us to travel with them.
Can't speak to the theft, issue - however if you're stupid enough to leave something valuable in your room....Maid Murphy may find you.
Must disagree with the BB statement.....
Bed bugs aren't new - like kids with head lice!
No doubt both have been around a long time - just more prevalent now.
The bugs/lice *don't* discriminate and are world travelers.
Managing a Little League team "way back when" (your 40 year range) - and a very well-off mom was very embarrassed to have to tell me to only use a specific batting helmet for her kid, as he had head lice.
I have a friend in mgmt for a major (expensive, up-scale) hotel chain - and yes, they have had problems with BBs...:(
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