Marriott Loses 122 Hotels, Most Of them Becoming Part of Sonesta
Last month it was announced that Marriott could possibly lose 122 properties due to unpaid debts. They needed to make an $11 million payment within 10 days to Service Properties Trust to avoid the...
View ArticleMarriott Extends Free Night Awards Through August 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic is still around and affecting travel planes for many people, Marriott has announced that it will extend Free Night Awards and points expiration pause. The post Marriott Extends...
View ArticleMarriott Ambassador Elites Will No Longer Get Personalized Service
The program provides specialized service for 100 Night Elites through a dedicated ambassador that can take care of reservations, hotel requests and much more. The post Marriott Ambassador Elites Will...
View ArticleNew Partnership Lets You Earn and Redeem Choice Points at Casinos
Choice Hotels has entered into a strategic agreement with Penn National Gaming, the nation's largest regional and most broadly diversified gaming company with 41 properties across 19 states. The post...
View ArticleMarriott Announces Hotel Category Changes for 2021
A total of 201 Marriott properties are changing. 51 hotels are going up one and 150 of them are going down one category. The new changes go into effect March 3, 2021. The post Marriott Announces Hotel...
View ArticleBooking Multiple Hotel Rooms – How Many Points & Credits Can You Earn With...
Are you booking multiple hotel rooms? Wondering if you get points for all the rooms or just 1? Here's what each loyalty program offers you. The post Booking Multiple Hotel Rooms – How Many Points &...
View ArticleResort Fees On Award Stays – Which Hotels Charge Them? (Guide)
Which hotel chains charge resort fees on award stays? Is there a way to get out of these fees on award stays? Here's the info you need. The post Resort Fees On Award Stays – Which Hotels Charge Them?...
View ArticleNew Hyatt Pay My Way Option – What This Awesome Feature Is & How It Works
Here's a look at the new Hyatt Pay My Way option. We look at what it is, how it works, and how you can use it on your next booking. The post New Hyatt Pay My Way Option – What This Awesome Feature Is...
View ArticleMarriott Status Will Now Get You A Vending Machine Credit & Other...
Marriott International today announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless...
View ArticleBonvoyed Again! Marriott HQ Weighs In On Insane Hotel Credit Card Fees
There's a reason that "Bonvoyed" has become a pejorative. I spoke with someone from Marriott HQ about anti-consumer hotel credit card fees. The post Bonvoyed Again! Marriott HQ Weighs In On Insane...
View ArticleMarriott Extends Free Night Awards and Points Expiration Again
There's good news for Marriott Bonvoy members who have been scrambling to use their free night awards, or just aren't ready to start traveling just yet. The post Marriott Extends Free Night Awards and...
View ArticleThe Ritz-Carlton Maldives is Open for Business
The new resort is located on the Fari Islands, an archipelago on the north-eastern tip of North Malé Atoll. The area is famous for its untouched white-sand beaches and brilliant azure waters full of...
View ArticleFree Breakfast for the Masses – Hotels that Provide Everyone Complimentary...
Complimentary hotel breakfast is a highly pursued travel benefit. Many brands offer it to all. Here they are, plus my take on many of them! The post Free Breakfast for the Masses – Hotels that Provide...
View ArticleTen Hotel Pools I’m Excited to Check Out – Have You Been To Any of These?
Summer's almost here, so let's talk about pools! Here are the top hotel pools we plan to enjoy and a few we'll revisit. It's an eclectic mix! The post Ten Hotel Pools I’m Excited to Check Out – Have...
View ArticleLeading Hotels Of The World’s Loyalty Program Is Now Free
Properties are mostly on the expensive side and cater to luxury-seekers. Each property must meet the brand's quality and distinctiveness standards, which are determined during inspections of the...
View ArticleThis Just In – Why Daily Housekeeping Is Now My Favorite Hotel Perk
A recent hotel stay has spurred daily housekeeping service to become our highest priority hotel perk. Here's how we came to that conclusion. The post This Just In – Why Daily Housekeeping Is Now My...
View ArticleHow Many Points Per Night Will I Earn At A Hotel? Comparison & Analysis
Wondering how many points per night you will earn on a hotel stay? Here is a comparison of the major programs for what you can earn at each. The post How Many Points Per Night Will I Earn At A Hotel?...
View ArticleSandals Resorts Offers New Vacation Assurance Program on All Reservations
The Sandals Vacation Assurance program guarantees a free replacement vacation for guests who are impacted by COVID-19. The post Sandals Resorts Offers New Vacation Assurance Program on All Reservations...
View ArticleMaldives Villa Vacation with Seaplane Transfer and Dolphin Cruise Starting...
The Residence Maldives is one of the top resorts in this island nation, with prices normally hovering above $1000 per night. But right now you can save up to 70%. The post Maldives Villa Vacation with...
View ArticleMarriott Bonvoy Adds 20 All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico and Caribbean...
The 20 new all-inclusive properties are located in Mexico and several other countries in the Caribbean, such as Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Grenada and Costa Rica. The post...
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