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At the end of next quarter, the newest IHG Vignette Collection hotel is scheduled to open in Doha, with 5 other locations in Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, and Kuwait. The new property, called Velero Hotel Doha Lusail, will be conveniently located…

For a limited time, you can transfer points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club and receive up to 25% bonus points. This sale includes U.S.-based banks HSBC, Citi, and American Express — but it won’t last long. Here’s everything you need…

Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions are ending their partnership as of December 31, 2023. This is disappointing news for those of us who are fans of both of these companies since booking a Lindblad cruise was a great way to earn…

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…

Hyatt is bringing a new high-end Thompson Hotel to Seville, Spain, in 2026 — giving points travelers another new option to redeem their rewards in Europe. Here’s what you need to know. Fourth Thompson Hotel in Europe Hyatt has inked…

Anybody who’s ridden the rails in the U.S. — even in Amtrak’s flagship Acela First Class — can attest to train food being less than appetizing. But Amtrak aims to change that perception, working with new chefs to improve its…

Are you based in Seattle or Portland and looking to escape the cold? Listen up because Alaska Airlines has launched 2 exciting, nonstop flights to much warmer destinations. Let’s dive right in! Daily Flights to Honolulu and Miami Now on…

Passengers who want to visit Tulum, Mexico, have to fly into the nearby Cancún International Airport (CUN) and arrange ground transportation to get to their destination, a trip that is nearly 2 hours by car. But all that will change…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you have The Platinum Card^® from American Express or Centurion^® Card from American Express, you can explore a new art exhibit opening in Miami, Florida sponsored by American…

Eithad recently announced some updates to its business class and economy products, which will be found exclusively onboard its future Boeing 787-9 deliveries. One such Boeing 787-9 was onsite at the Dubai Airshow, and Upgraded Points was invited to take…

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…

IHG has bolstered its presence in Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand by signing deals for 2 of its most exclusive brands: InterContinental and Kimpton. Here’s what you need to know about the new resorts. First InterContinental and Kimpton in Thailand’s…

Global Airlines announced its entrance into the world of aviation back in 2021. Since then, the yet-to-fly airline has received constant scrutiny about its viability and ability to carry any paying passengers. “The name says it all, [and] we’ve got…

The Dubai Airshow is back and bigger than ever. Located at the city’s Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), the 5-day extravaganza kicked off on Monday, November 13, and continues to hit the headlines with some big announcements. We’re on the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Chase Ultimate Rewards program has launched a new limited-time transfer bonus offer to the JetBlue TrueBlue program. Here are the details of the transfer bonus to help you…

With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays around the corner, nonprofits and charitable organizations are readying themselves for “Giving Season” — one of the busiest times of year for charities in the U.S. The season kicks off with “Giving Tuesday”¹ and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you need supplies for your small business or home, check your American Express cards to see if you were targeted for an offer to spend $100 or more…

Aeromexico has confirmed that starting July 1, 2024, it will begin operating daily flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina from Mexico City International Airport (MEX). This move is part of the airline’s ambitious expansion into the U.S….

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…

If you are unfamiliar with Beond, the start-up carrier that claims to be the world’s first premium leisure airline, it is understandable. The airline is currently in its infancy stage and has only flown 1 flight from its base in Malé,…

Great (and long overdue) news for points and miles fans: You can now redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for flights on Qatar Airways. Although JetBlue and Qatar have had a codeshare agreement for many years, it wasn’t until this month that…