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Eastern Europe is upping the luxury quota with the newest hotel opening from Marriott. Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi is now open in the rich cultural city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Here’s what you need to know about…

With the Renaissance New York Harlem opening, Marriott’s ever-growing portfolio in New York City has increased by one. Here’s what you should know about the first full-service hotel in the neighborhood in over 100 years. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel…

A protracted, years-long battle to cap flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has taken an interesting turn. Dutch government authorities had planned to press forward with an “experimental” scheme limiting the number of flights, which would effectively stop smaller carriers…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Southwest has a loyal following thanks to customer-friendly perks like free checked bags and a flexible change and cancellation policy. Now, you can get all those benefits for less,…

Marriott is pushing to open more of its premium EDITION hotels, and the latest opening the Singapore EDITION is the first in Southeast Asia. Here’s what you need to know about this swanky property on Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road. The…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. As part of a promotion through the rest of 2023, Turkish Airlines is revealing new deals weekly on its Instagram account for discounted award tickets. This week’s promotion is…

Luxury travelers headed to Morocco have a brand-new hotel option with the opening of the St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay. Here’s what you should know about this five-star property located on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. St. Regis La…

Childhood nostalgia is making a comeback onboard Frontier Airlines. The ultra-low-cost carrier is debuting a refreshed inflight menu, featuring a new selection of snacks and drinks including an Eggo Grab & Go waffle, a first in the industry. Let’s dive…

Marriott continues to expand its luxury portfolio in Asia with the opening of 3 beachside resort properties in Vietnam. Here’s what you need to know about the 2 Marriott-branded hotels and 1 Renaissance Hotel in the south and south-central regions…

Credit card issuers have been going beyond the bounds of what might be called traditional travel with exclusive access to sports, dining, entertainment, and more. At this year’s Miami Art Week in December, Capital One will be creating immersive experiences…

If it feels like the “wellness” trend is everywhere you look, well, you’re not far off. The movement is particularly prevalent at hotels, where individual properties and large brands are increasing their focus on general health-related tourism. Hyatt is the…

As credit card issuers aggressively compete to unlock new once-in-a-lifetime experiences in travel, dining, and entertainment, cardholders are the beneficiaries. American Express is the latest issuer to unveil a lifestyle-like partnership, with a new multi-year-long deal with Formula (F1) in…

Star Alliance unveiled its newest lounge at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), a new 14,000-square-foot space in Terminal 1. Here’s what to know about this pre-departure enclave — and who can get access. A New Star Alliance Lounge at…

First announced in late 2022, the all-business-class startup airline, Beond, has revealed more of its operational plans, including its official launch in November 2023. The airline’s initial services will fly passengers between the Maldives and Munich, Riyadh, and Zurich. Here’s…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Thanks to its incredible flexibility, Amex Membership Rewards is one of the most valuable travel rewards programs around. It boasts well over a dozen airline transfer partners. And now,…

IHG plans to unveil 2 properties in Hungary, which will also mark the debut of the Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express brands in the country. Signed at the real estate trade fair EXPO Real 2023, Hotel Indigo Budapest Andrassy…

United is revamping its suite of onboard amenities — but don’t worry, the airline’s renowned Saks Fifth Avenue bedding isn’t going anywhere. In addition to the existing partnership with Saks, United is partnering with Therabody for the first time —…

IHG is planning to unveil its ninth property in Bali, and at the same time will debut its Vignette Collection brand in Indonesia. The 74-key boutique hotel will join the IHG system later this year as the company is set to…

Hyatt is coming for the vacation rental market. Its new offering, called “Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt,” will be launching in the coming weeks — and you can earn and redeem World of Hyatt points on stays. Here’s…

Chicago’s original hometown airport is getting a lounge. For the first time in its 95-year history, Midway International Airport (MDW) will offer a lounge to travelers starting in 2024. Here’s what you need to know. The Club MDW To Open…

United is unveiling new initiatives intended to make the travel experience easier for passengers who rely on a wheelchair. Here’s what you should about United’s plans, including an industry-first tool on the airline’s website. United’s New Digital Flight Filter A…