Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Unrest Guinea-Bissau has had periods of political instability for decades, including political unrest in…
American Airlines is adding a new state capital to its route map and beefing up its regional service to America’s heartland. The carrier on Thursday unveiled a 16-route expansion that will see it launch service from Lincoln, Nebraska, where it will set up shop with three new routes from the Cornhusker State’s Lincoln Airport (LNK). Elsewhere, American will add…
When I opened the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) a year ago, I had no idea how quickly it would become my go-to tool for earning travel rewards — or how much value I’d be able to unlock right away. Since then, I’ve used it to book international flights, navigate unexpected travel hiccups and learn how…
One of our very favorite elements that came from the massive revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) — as well as the launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) — earlier this year was the introduction of Points Boost. TPG has covered the value of Points Boost multiple times in…
Alaska Airlines plans to fly its largest-ever summer schedules from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Portland International Airport (PDX) next year. The Seattle-based carrier unveiled seven new routes from the two hubs on Thursday, all of which are set to launch between March and June 2026. The additions include its first-ever nonstop between ANC and Boston Logan…
France’s top hotel boss is “intrigued” by hit shows like “Emily in Paris” and “The White Lotus” showing so much love to his company’s homeland, but he’s also realistic about the ROI.
In downtown Manhattan, there’s a jewel of a space that stands out as a premier spot for shopping, dining and waterfront views. We’re talking, of course, about Brookfield Place, a hub of shops and eateries that serves as a relaxing oasis in a sometimes chaotic city. Offering more than 40 shops and services, including over a dozen fast-casual dining…
The industry-first digital capability strengthens the partnership with Delta Air Lines while expanding end-to-end travel flexibility.
American Airlines just gave travelers yet another reason to avoid basic economy. As of Wednesday, the carrier will no longer let its AAdvantage loyalty members earn miles or status-earning Loyalty Points when flying on its no-frills tickets. It’s a blow to AAdvantage members who had been willing to stomach the restrictions of basic economy in exchange for saving money….
The era of scaling hospitality businesses simply by counting rooms is over, according to The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit, which says that the future of hospitality lies in creating integrated ecosystems, lifestyle platforms and purpose-driven destinations. After nearly 1,600 hospitality leaders from more than 70 countries checked in to Dubai for FHS World 2025, it is clear…
