But for business travelers, especially those who travel very often, buying a set of necessities every single time is not really cost-effective.
Good news... at least, for some.
A few hotels have taken steps to make it easier for travelers. Solutions offered by hotels include: offering gift checks to local drugstores, carry-ons sent home by FedEx courtesy of the hotel, providing complimentary cosmetics and/or toiletries and room credits equivalent to the cost of buying a new set of toiletries. One of the hotel brands who have taken steps to ease travelers' worries is Omni Hotels. They have started offering complimentary items to their guests, from skin care to contact lens solution.
Let's hope that more hotels would follow suit.
[photo source: crispierry]
[source: globaltravelerusa.com]
When I was recently in Japan (prior to the liquid ban going into effect), I was surprised to see all toiletries provided by the hotels, including shavers and shaving cream and toothbrushes with toothpaste already applied in the bristles.
The only thing I couldn't find was deoderent. But if you get a solid, it's not a liquid, right?
Posted by: Greg Wesson | September 12, 2006 1:58 PM | Permalink to Comment