Marriott Signs Third Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Australia
Marriott Signs Third Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Australia.
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Marriott’s profits soar, but trouble could be lurking around the corner
There are about 630 million reasons to celebrate at Marriott International’s headquarters this week, but even the company’s top executives note how quickly the company’s good financial fortune could change. Marriott, the world’s largest hotel company, reported a $630 million third quarter profit Thursday and reported its overall global performance — even with China still under an array of…
Amex Platinum Equinox credit switching to annual: Easier to use
When you think of luxury cards, The Platinum Card® from American Express probably comes to mind first — proving just how influential brand association is. And while it’s easy to gawk at the card’s $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), it comes with plenty of perks to make the value well worth the cost to cardholders. One of…
glh to debut new Clermont Hotel Group brand in London
Great London Hospitality (glh), the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has announced a landmark move for the business where it will become the Clermont Hotel Group this autumn.
Fly to Hawaii for as low as $195
Palm trees, black- and white-sand beaches, clear teal waters — Hawaii truly is paradise. Unfortunately, tickets to paradise tend to be pretty pricey for most of the year. However, from now through March, multiple airlines are offering cheap fares to popular tourist destinations in Hawaii. Tickets from a variety of cities across the U.S. go for as low as…
Hyatt’s FIND Experiences are back, and you can earn up to 17 points per dollar
Travel involves more than just your hotel room and a flight or train to your destination. What are you going to do at your destination? Hyatt’s FIND Experiences provide more than 200 options for things to do on vacation or during your next staycation. And the good news is that FIND Experiences are back after a multi-year hiatus related…
“No TikTok”: Nepal Bans Video Platform at Top Tourist Spots
Nepal has banned tourists from making TikTok videos at popular historic and religious sites. | Frommer’s
Can a loyalty program have too many elite members?
It’s easy to get status with some loyalty programs. For example, you can get top-tier Hilton Honors Diamond status just by having the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. And you can get Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status — and a massive 25 elite night credits toward earning Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status — just by having the…
Accor winter sale slashes prices at 2,000 hotels by 25%
Through Nov. 17, Accor is offering stays at more than 2,000 hotels across Europe with a 25% discount. You must stay for a minimum of two nights and take the trip between Dec. 12 and March 5, 2023. With such a diverse range of hotel brands under the Accor umbrella — Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman and Sofitel to name…
7 things to do in French Polynesia that don’t involve romance or over-water bungalows
Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek was hosted by Windstar Cruises for a French Polynesia sailing on Star Breeze. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. French Polynesia has been on my bucket list for years. I had dreams of a romantic trip with my significant other in an overwater bungalow, featuring…
