Budget hotels are feeling the squeeze of an uncertain economy

This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: What we're watching What we're reading Economic data releases and earnings Credit card companies and airlines are scrambling to out-premium each other. Trading on consumers' desire for amenities — and offering tiered services to justify withholding them — has proven an effective strategy to cater to growing appetites for comfort and even indulgence. And as luxury products with the ...