In recent months, hotel industry chatter and scuttlebutt swirled around the idea that Hilton is within striking distance of overtaking Marriott in terms of loyalty program size. There’s plenty of debate around whether that might actually happen, but Marriott executives Wednesday made a point during the company’s first-quarter earnings call to note (without naming names) that even if it…
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit card welcome bonuses are typically the easiest way to build up a healthy stash of points or miles quickly. They’re often relatively effortless to earn and they can be worth thousands of dollars. However, some of the most lucrative bonuses require you to meet…
Virgin Voyages is currently running some great points deals on Caribbean, Mediterranean and transatlantic cruises, but you’ll want to act fast. Virgin Red is offering heavily discounted Virgin point redemptions for adults-only cruises lasting anywhere from five to 14 nights; they range from 115,000 to 280,000 points per sailing for two people. Along with a cabin, the redemptions include…
Did you just remember you need to book a hotel for the Paris Olympics? If so, now might be a good time to settle your lodging. Most of the places you can book now with points or cash require you to make a nonrefundable reservation. But the good news is there’s still some award availability for stays in the…
In April 2020, United MileagePlus removed its partner award chart. Partner awards continued pricing at the lowest Saver level from the last-published award charts for a while. But over time, United Airlines has slowly raised its unpublished partner award rates. Last month, United devalued first-class partner redemptions, increasing award prices up to 100%. Now, the loyalty program has struck…
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. A relaxing week in Paris and Normandy on a Viking river cruise sailing down the Seine ended with a multi-hour delay once I arrived at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for my flight home on United Airlines. During my five-hour stint in the airport, I consoled myself…
Inhabitr, the first AI-powered commercial real estate furnishing platform, is excited to announce its expansion into the Middle East, marked by the opening of new office and design studios in Saudi Arabia.
Kerten Hospitality, a global leader in bespoke hospitality and integrated living solutions, has announced it has doubled year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024. The hospitality company now boasts over 57 innovative projects across key global markets, including Rome, South of France, Morocco, KSA, and the UAE. This expansion underscores Kerten Hospitality’s commitment to merging cultural heritage with…
Virgin Voyages is finally bringing its adults-only cruises to the New York and Los Angeles markets. The 2-year-old cruise brand, which currently operates most of its North America sailings out of Miami, on Wednesday announced it would soon offer its first regular sailings from the giant coastal cities as well as Seattle. The trips will kick off in late…
