Following a six-month phased launch that began in October, Europe’s new border control process is fully operational as of April 10. The new digital Entry/Exit System tracks the travels of non-European Union citizens, including Americans, to certain European countries using biometric data for stays of up to 90 days. That means the next time you enter the EU, you’ll…
Big changes are coming to the World of Hyatt program this year, with many stays at popular Hyatt properties to cost more World of Hyatt points beginning in May. As TPG first reported back in February, the award chart is going to get more complex when Hyatt introduces a new five-tier award night redemption system (with Lowest, Low, Moderate,…
American Airlines unveiled a gorgeous new livery celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup last week, marking the tournament’s return to North America for the first time since the U.S. hosted it in 1994. This year, the tournament is being jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with matches taking place throughout June and July. For American Airlines, the…
Hyatt is a large hotel chain with more than 30 brands across six continents globally. Here at TPG, we love the World of Hyatt loyalty program, which often offers some of the best-value redemptions amongst the major hotel chains. Hyatt points are valued among the highest of any hotel loyalty program, according to TPG’s April 2026 valuations. It’s also…
If you frequently fly from the U.S. to Central and South America, your chances of having onboard Wi-Fi just got a lot better. Panama-based Copa Airlines announced this week that it will soon outfit its Boeing 737s with Starlink Wi-Fi. In a social media post shared on Thursday, the Star Alliance carrier proclaimed it would be the first airline…
Let me paint the picture: You’re on a trip with your mom for the weekend, and on the day of departure, you wake up at 4 a.m. to read a text no one wants to receive from your airline: “We’re sorry that your flight is canceled.” There I was, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, trying to get back…
Over the last decade, some of the world’s most luxurious and character-rich hotels have embraced and reimagined the all-inclusive concept. What was once a punchline has quietly evolved into a smart indulgence. Even the most particular travelers who previously flinched at the notion of a one-size-fits-all formula — epitomized by large gated compounds in sunny destinations — are discovering…
The Citi ThankYou Rewards program will devalue two hotel transfer partners for premium ThankYou Rewards cardholders starting April 19. The value of transfers to the Choice Privileges program will be cut by 25%, and transfers to I Prefer Hotel Rewards (the program for Preferred Hotels & Resorts) will be reduced by 50%. Here’s what you need to know and…
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara has unveiled a comprehensive refreshment of 93 rooms which included four Junior Suites. This enhancement marks a new chapter for the 25-year-old property, reaffirming its position as a beloved destination for luxury travellers with close proximity to Victoria Falls.
As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce four recent and upcoming new additions to the brand across the Americas region this year: The Georgian in Santa Monica, California, Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Washington, Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic and The Clayfield in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
