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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. For the second year in a row, Choice Privileges members can redeem points for college sporting events and experiences. The program will encompass 18 schools and 47 experiences for…

Delta Air Lines had ambitious plans to open 5 new airport lounges this year — and the airline’s done exactly that. It has just opened the doors to its new Sky Club at Newark Liberty International Airport’s (EWR) Terminal A….

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will launch a new hotel brand that’s scheduled to officially launch later this year. Garner – An IHG Hotel will first debut in the U.S., though there are plans for a global…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Through a partnership with Vrbo, United Airlines is offering bonus miles for bookings made with the home rental site. There’s also an additional 2,000 Mileage Plus miles thrown in…

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism plans to reduce — or eliminate altogether — some government fees that are currently compulsory for hotel stays. The capital of the United Arab Emirates hopes the move will increase visitor numbers by…

Earlier in 2023, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA called on the FAA to ban lap infants for safety reasons.¹ The union’s call-to-action shocked many, especially parents of infants and children young enough to fly as a lap child. But with…

United Airlines, in collaboration with Sesame Street, has announced its new children’s travel kit. This comes soon after the airline welcomed its new Chief Trash Officer, Oscar the Grouch. The new amenity kit is a welcome addition to other family-friendly…

It’s a shame that Airbnb still doesn’t have a loyalty program that rewards travelers for stays with the home rental company. Fortunately, there are ways to earn travel rewards with other loyalty programs when you rent a home on Airbnb….

Simply put, there are too many tourists visiting Greece. Greece is the latest country to impose tourist limits on one of its most popular attractions. Beginning in September 2023, the Acropolis in Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be…

Fordson Hotel, located in the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant and the only blue-collar industry historical landmark in Oklahoma City, is now an affiliate of Hyatt. The new hotel will join the World of Hyatt loyalty program in late…

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first collection brand welcomes 2 new hotels to the portfolio. Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort and Vignette Collection in Kuwait City also mark the brand’s entrance into the Middle East. Each hotel will be primely located…

IHG Hotels & Resorts is all set to expand its high-end voco brand yet again with the announcement of the voco Goa Arpora, coming to the famous Indian beach destination in 2025. When it opens, voco Goa Arpora will become…

One hotel chain with a large presence in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe has partnered with Autism Double-Checked to provide autism-inclusive certification. Every forward-facing staff member at Karisma Hotels & Resorts will undergo training to better serve guests on…

Luxury IHG Hotels & Resorts brand Regent is all set to open its first hotel in the Middle East in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in mid-2024. The new hotel is part of the development of 30 new IHG hotels scheduled to…

IHG’s Holiday Inn brand has debuted its “Open Lobby” concept in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of the Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District. The newly opened hotel is one of many that’s slated to open as…

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced plans for a new hotel in the pipeline, the Holiday Inn Thimpu, the first Holiday Inn and second IHG brand in the South Asia country. The latest announcement is one of several in the company’s…

Kids and families look forward to summer vacations with ample time to reconnect and disconnect from school strains. But what if you could keep learning on vacation? Families of all sizes and age groups can benefit from an educational vacation…

Favorable rates and friendly staff are just the beginning of what makes Southwest Airlines a favorite among many travelers. But for families in particular, Southwest offers much-needed flexibility in planning — and a lot of other benefits that families value….

Capital One’s travel rewards credit cards earn valuable Capital One miles, which are versatile for many reasons. Not only can you transfer your miles to Capital One’s hotel and airline partners, but you can also redeem them for airfare, hotels,…

The latest travel gadget may already be in the palm of your hand — and you don’t even know it. That’s because the online travel agency (OTA) Booking.com is about to beta-launch an AI Trip Planner. Select U.S. travelers and…

If you weren’t already aware, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts offers a bespoke private jet experience for its ultra-well-heeled guests that whisks them to some of the world’s most spectacular destinations on board a private plane that’s really more of…