American Express opens a brand-new ‘speakeasy-style’ lounge: First look inside Sidecar

If you’ve ever wished for a high-end airport lounge designed to pop into for just a few minutes before your next flight — complete with elevated food and beverage options you’d actually enjoy — then American Express has an all-new concept for you. Meet Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, the brand-new lounge from American Express, now open at Las…

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I qualified for American Airlines status but don’t see it yet — here’s why you might not either

I will almost certainly have Platinum Pro status in American Airlines’ AAdvantage program in 2026. My account just doesn’t show it yet. I’m not alone. At the start of March, many American Airlines flyers who qualify for status at the last minute via credit card spending typically have to wait a little longer to get the good news about…

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Global Hotel Alliance marks strategic expansion into Japan with the signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resort

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has signed an agreement with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (THR), a premier Japanese hospitality group operating “TOKYU HOTELS” chain owned by Tokyu Corporation. This signals a major step in GHA’s strategic growth in Asia and particularly into Japan’s thriving travel and tourism market.

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Advice for British Travellers in Oman as Repatriation Flights Begin

British travellers currently in Oman are being urged to remain calm and closely follow official guidance as arrangements are made to help people return to the UK. Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership, said the situation is understandably causing anxiety for those affected but stressed that following the correct procedures will be essential to ensure a…

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Middle East Airlines and the Struggle to Resume Services After Regional Hostilities

The outbreak of serious hostilities in the Middle East, centered on escalating conflict involving Iran and other regional powers, has thrown one of the world’s busiest flight corridors into chaos. Civil aviation — normally a smooth and interconnected network of international links — has been interrupted across multiple countries. This disruption has had a direct impact on carriers such…

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Marriott Bonvoy Celebrates Spring in the Nation’s Capital

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the arrival of spring as the Preferred Hotel Provider, Host Sponsor, and Parade Sponsor for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival. As the city welcomes visitors from around the world to celebrate Washington, D.C.’s most iconic spring tradition, 40 hotels from Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse portfolio in the greater Washington area will offer immersive stays, exclusive…

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ITC Hotels honoured with host of top titles at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

Indian hospitality leader ITC Hotels Limited has secured four major titles at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading sustainable hospitality brands. The company, which today encompasses over 140 hotels across 90+ destinations, was voted: • World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2025 • World’s Leading Sustainable Employer 2025 • World’s Leading…

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