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Sign up freeHyatt Hotel Puts Bathroom Soap And Lotion On The Counter Like They’re Free — Then Charges Guests For Using Them. Travel-program update that could affect perks, costs, or booking strategy.
Two Points Sales That Could Actually Make Sense For Your Travels
Marriott’s Controversial In-App Digital Tipping Feature… Annoying Or Useful?
LoyaltyLobby reports Hilton's latest buy-points sale offers a 100% bonus and a temporarily increased purchase cap through May 29. For anyone topping off an award stay, the higher ceiling is the useful part.
Reports flagged by LoyaltyLobby suggest Park Hyatt Tokyo has started treating itself as a resort property as of April 1, which could remove benefits like guaranteed late checkout for eligible World of Hyatt elites. That is meaningful for Hyatt loyalists because it changes the value proposition of one of the program's flagship redemptions.
Traveler At Pet-Friendly Hotel Pitched Dog Meat Restaurant Recommendations [Roundup]
In recent times, I’ve gotten more interested in cruising again. It’s an interesting time for the industry, given the number of luxury hotel groups that are sort of getting into the cruising industry, at least from a licensing standpoint — we’re talking about Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four S
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Frequent Miler notes the Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview is now open and bookable with points, giving Hyatt members a new practical redemption option in a popular leisure market.
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