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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…

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is the latest city in which the wonderful W Hotel brand has made a home. “The debut of W Hotels in Budapest marks a monumental milestone and signals a new era of design ethos for…

A stalwart in Southwest Florida, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples has officially reopened after a multi-year renovation project. “We are proud to welcome our Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal guests, and new visitors, as well as the incredibly supportive local community to The…

You’ve probably heard us talking about Max My Point, the website that tracks live award availability for hotels. It’s one of the best options out there for finding rooms, especially at aspirational properties. Now, the site has made an improvement…

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American Airlines has recently launched a new system to help combat flight cancellations during severe weather at hubs nationwide. It’s called HEAT, the Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool, and it’s used by the Integrated Operations Center to keep passengers and crew…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. With the back-to-school season on the horizon, how does an extra $50 for school supply shopping sound? If you’re targeted for a new Capital One Offer from Staples, you’re…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. We’re big fans of Qatar Airways’ Qsuite over here at Upgraded Points, which is why we’re so excited to find tons of Qatar Airways flights next year with award…

Following a ruling from a federal judge in June, JetBlue has decided it will not appeal and will instead look to terminate its partnership with American Airlines. This would effectively end the Northeast Alliance (NEA) partnership that was extremely beneficial…

There are few hotter cities for new hotels in 2023 than Rome, Italy. The capital has seen a slew of high-end properties open, including the Six Senses Rome, InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, Bulgari Hotel Rome, and many more. Now, you…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Celebrity Cruises is offering a very limited sale for the July 4th holiday, where you can save up to 50% off on beverage packages, onboard Wi-Fi, and offshore excursions….

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There are some interesting new Amex Offers popping up that are unlike offers we’ve seen before. At first glance, these new offers appear to be for any shopping within…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. São Paulo is one of the most interesting, diverse, and lively cities in the world and it’ll only cost you $347 to get there and back from L.A. Once…

Air France has been steadily taking delivery of new Airbus A350 aircraft over the last several months, with more on the way. And recently, we learned that each of these newly delivered aircraft will come equipped with the carrier’s latest…

IHG is expanding its Hotel Indigo brand in Thailand with the signing of a new hotel scheduled to open in 2026. Here’s what you need to know. Signing Part of IHG’s Hotel Indigo Expansion Hotel Indigo Bangkok Thonglor is scheduled…

The day has finally arrived: JetBlue has landed in Paris for the first time in the airline’s history. “This is a very special next step for JetBlue as we celebrate our first arrival from New York and our first departure…

IHG has opened a Holiday Inn Express near the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Here’s what you need to know. The Ultimate Convenience to the World’s Busiest Airport Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport – North has over 200…

Last year, IHG and Iberostar announced that the 2 chains had formed a partnership for resorts and all-inclusive hotels. The partnership between the 2 brands has been referred to as a “strategic alliance,” and the result is IHG’s 18th brand….

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Outdoor lovers rejoice: a new Cambria Hotels property has opened in Colorado, and it is located in the beautiful Copper Mountain region. Here’s what to know about the new hotel. Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain Located 70 Miles From Denver The…

Some big news in the travel industry today: Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have announced plans for a strategic partnership. Let’s dive right in! Delta, EL AL Flyers To Receive Reciprocal Benefits Delta Air Lines and EL…