LOCANDA LA RAIA REOPENS FOR SPRING 2026

Locanda La Raia, the biodynamic winery and boutique hotel in Piedmont, Italy, has officially reopened, welcoming guests back for a new season in the rolling hills of Gavi, in Lower Piedmont. Set within the biodynamic 200-hectare estate of La Raia, where vineyards, woods, lakes, gardens and farmland form a singular ecosystem, the reopening marks a new chapter for the…

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Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature review: Valuable points and solid perks for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers

The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is an entry-level card option in the Atmos Rewards ecosystem. The card earns valuable Atmos Rewards points that can be used to book flights with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and its Oneworld and nonalliance partners like American Airlines, Condor and Japan Airlines. This card packs a punch with a free checked…

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Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel, the data behind wellness and a makeover at Rome’s favorite points hotel

March was an interesting month for hotels, especially those with loyalty programs. Now, as spring weather starts to set in (praise!) let’s look back at some of the major hotel news that happened last month — and the smaller stories that I still think you, our incredible TPG readers, need to know about. Last month, an interesting trend started…

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Saudia Introduces Google’s share item location Feature to Support Baggage Recovery

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has introduced Google’s Find Hub share item location feature to support the recovery of lost or delayed baggage, offering guests an additional, optional way to assist the airline’s teams during the baggage tracking process. Through this feature, guests using a compatible tracker tag or Bluetooth accessory can generate a secure, temporary…

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United’s big MileagePlus program changes are here: What to know

The big day has arrived for United Airlines’ MileagePlus program. April 2 will go down on this year’s calendar as perhaps the most significant day of 2026 for frequent United flyers. Specifically, it’s the day that sweeping changes to the carrier’s MileagePlus program officially take effect. These are the changes the airline first announced back in February and involve…

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Marriott International Fuels Growth Plans in Greece with the Announcement of Nine Deal Signings

Marriott International, Inc. reinforced its long-term commitment to Greece with the announcement of nine deal signings comprising nearly 1,000 rooms, including the market entry of two brands – Residence Inn by Marriott and Le Méridien.  The signings are expected to further enhance the company’s footprint in the country where it currently has a portfolio of 47 properties and over…

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Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Opens in Selegie

Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in one of Singapore’s most vibrant, character-rich neighbourhoods. Located at the kaleidoscopic crossroads of Selegie Road and Mount Sophia, the 128-room hotel further expands Tribute Portfolio’s footprint in Singapore, celebrating individuality, local character, and…

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