The Travel Guys with Mark Hoffman

The Utah Attorney General’s office is investigating Expedia for collusion with some major hotel chains. Hilton has taken over the top spot from Marriott in “brand value,” as measured by Brand Finance Hotels ranking. Our Smarter Traveler segment looks at a 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.