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The Seattle-based airline Alaska Airlines has announced that it plans to revamp the customer experience at its hubs and focus cities, including airports in Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle. It says that it’s listening to customer feedback…

United Airlines is expanding dramatically in the South Pacific, unveiling several additional flights to both Australia and New Zealand. These new routes place United strongly as the chief U.S.-based carrier to the South Pacific. Not to mention, the carrier’s partnerships…

Hyatt has announced plans to launch a new extended-stay brand called Hyatt Studios. Sitting somewhere in the middle of full-service and limited-service hotels, the Hyatt Studios brand will join the likes of existing Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, and Caption by…

Hilton Hotels has just opened a new, boutique-style property in the popular Mériadeck district of Bordeaux, France. Here’s what you need to know. New Hotel Located in Prime Area of Bordeaux Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now…

Marriott has debuted its luxury JW Marriott brand in the coastal city of Goa, India. Let’s take a look! Resort Features More Than 150 Rooms The JW Marriott Goa has 151 rooms offering balconies with ocean views and suites, which…

If you’re an Apple Card user, you’ll soon be able to accrue interest on your cash-back thanks to a new high-yield savings account being launched by Goldman Sachs. The new savings accounts will have a very competitive interest rate and…

Ever wanted to visit Hawaii? If you’re a Hyatt loyalist, you’ve probably heard a rumble (or 2) about the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Notoriously difficult to score when redeeming your points, we’ve just found plenty of award space. Let’s…

Beginning July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines is adding Baltimore, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, to its route map, providing more options for passengers to connect onward to South America. The new routes to Austin and Baltimore will be the first time…

Nonstop service to Dubai (DXB) is coming to Vancouver (YVR) this fall thanks to Air Canada. The Canadian flag carrier will start the globe-crossing service starting October 28, 2023. “We are extremely pleased to add the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Dubai,…

British Airways is launching several new Avios-only flights for Executive Club members, where the airline will be operating a select number of flights that will only be bookable with the airline’s frequent flyer currency, Avios. It’s a unique marketing play…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you have a Citi card, check your accounts for a Citi Merchant Offer for $20 back on Hawaiian Airlines.  While Amex Offers gets most of the attention, Citi…

JetBlue’s latest domestic route announcement is a testament to its love of connecting more of the U.S. with Florida. The 2 route additions to the airline’s route network will be from Worcester (ORH) to Fort Myers (RSW) and Orlando (MCO)….

IHG has announced that it has signed agreements for 4 new properties in the South Asia country of Nepal. In total, 500 rooms will be added to its portfolio across the country. Let’s take a look! IHG Expands in Nepal…

IHG will increase its presence in Indonesia with the signing of 2 new hotels in Bali. Here’s what you need to know! voco and Holiday Inn Express Brands Coming to Indonesia IHG says it will debut the high-end voco brand…

Hilton has started renovating its Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando — and we’ve got the full schedule. Let’s take a look at the news! Waldorf Astoria Orlando Renovations To Finish by End of Year Hilton says the Waldorf Astoria Orlando…

Marriott has announced that it will open a St. Regis property in Xiamen, a port city on the southeast coast of China, in 2027. Let’s dive right in! Marriott Debuting Luxury St. Regis Brand in China’s Fujian Province The St….

If you are a cardholder of the Starbucks^® Rewards Visa^® Card, you’ll soon have your credit card converted to the Chase Freedom Unlimited^®, as first noted by Doctor of Credit. The Chase partnership with Starbucks is ending, and the credit…

The wearable DisneyBand+ bracelet common at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will soon become commonplace on Disney cruises. This smart band will allow guests to engage better with the cruise line and will make the guest experience…

Thanks to Marriott’s new online points transfer tool, moving points between accounts is now easier than ever. This is an excellent update to the program, as you previously had to call Marriott’s customer service to transfer points to another member….

EGYPTAIR is increasing its services to the U.S., kicking off a new nonstop route between Newark (EWR) and Cairo (CAI). Starting June 3, 2023, the carrier will operate 3x weekly service, connecting the Egyptian capital to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty…

Update:The Zurp Card is no longer available. You’re probably wondering what a Zurp Card is. The newly-launched card is an interesting beast, with up to 8x points on several bonus categories (including rent and mortgage!), no annual fee, and no…