Re: Card numbers
>But yes, why does anyone need to store CC numbers once the transaction has been verified
Hotels get a special PCI exemption (like car rental), otherwise they would need your card when you book to take a deposit, you queue again at checkin to pay, then you queue at checkout to pay for any other charges.
People don't like queuing and the majority of hotels in the USA are booked on business trips so nobody cares if the card is ripped off