ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points North & Central America Through June 30, 2026
Accor has extended its Meeting Planner double‑point promotion for North and Central America through June 30 2026. ALL members can earn two reward points per two euros spent for up to three qualifying events booked by May 31 2026. The offer applies to events with at least eight attendees and eight rooms, with a 60,000‑point cap per event at select hotels. Registration is required before the event date, and points are credited after full payment.
Hmm… How I’m Playing the Choice Privileges Program Update
Choice Privileges announced a January 2026 update that lets co‑branded credit‑card spend count toward elite qualification, introducing Elite Qualifying Credits (EQCs). The new Titanium tier requires 110 k EQCs, which can be earned with $22 k of spend in the 5× bonus categories....
Delta’s $1.3 Billion Profit Sharing Day Was So Big Even IT Had DJs—Inside The Culture Keeping Employees Flying High
Delta Air Lines paid $1.3 billion in profit‑sharing bonuses on February 13, representing 8.9 % of employee salaries – roughly a month’s pay. The payout exceeds the combined profit‑sharing amounts of all other U.S. airlines and marks the ninth year since 2014 the...
How to Move Avios Points Between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair (Video)
Frequent Miler explains how to move Avios points among British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair. The guide walks users through signing up for each program, ensuring identical profile details, and using the “Move Avios” tool on Avios.com. Transfers...
Frontier Airlines Largely Abandons New York John F Kennedy International Airport
Frontier Airlines is cutting nine of its ten routes that serve New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, leaving only a daily flight to Atlanta. The eliminated city pairs include Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Juan and Tampa, with cancellations...
Reader Question: No Lounge Access Before Midnight on Cathay Itinerary With an Overnight Connection @ HKG?
A LoyaltyLobby reader with Oneworld Emerald status was denied entry to Cathay Pacific’s Pier First Class and Wing lounges in Hong Kong at 22:00 during an overnight connection, despite a single‑ticket itinerary. Cathay’s customer service cited lounge operating hours (05:30‑~03:00)...
Ryanair Passenger Says Gate Agent Threatened to Boot Him From Flight Because He Complained About Pro-Hamas Pin Badge
A Ryanair passenger claimed a gate agent at Stansted Airport threatened to remove him from a flight after he objected to the employee’s pro‑Hamas pin badge. The passenger posted the encounter on X, where it quickly went viral and drew...
FAA Slammed in New Report That Found It Relied Upon ‘Virtual’ Inspections During United Airlines Safety Probe
A U.S. DOT Office of Inspector General report criticizes the FAA for using virtual inspections to oversee United Airlines’ maintenance during a 2024 safety probe. The audit found the FAA’s Certificate Management Office was severely understaffed, with 33% of positions...
Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% Back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative)
American Express is offering a one‑time 20% statement credit, up to $30, for U.S. cardmembers who book a single rental on Turo’s platform before May 31 2026. The credit applies to reservations made on the U.S. or Canadian Turo website or app...
Sunrise Dominicana Seeks Clearance for U.S. Flights
Sunrise Dominicana, a Dominican carrier certified in 2025, has filed a request with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a five‑year exemption to operate scheduled and charter flights between the Dominican Republic and the United States. The airline plans to...
Save Up to 35 Percent at Resorts With Radisson Hotels
The episode outlines a limited‑time Radisson Hotels promotion that offers up to 35 % off resort stays of three nights or more, including breakfast and 2,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points. Discounts are tiered: 25 % off for three‑ or four‑night stays and...
Comedian Jim Breuer Paid For First Class From Hawaii—American Airlines Took His Seat For A Pilot And Moved Him To...
Comedian Jim Breuer paid for first‑class tickets to Honolulu, but American Airlines removed him and his wife from the cabin to seat deadheading pilots, re‑assigning them to coach row 18. The airline cited overbooking rules and offered a $500 voucher,...
Press Release: Kobe’s Journey From Domestic Gateway to Global Hub
Japan’s Kobe Airport has launched a new international terminal, shifting from a domestic‑only facility to a regional gateway linking the Kansai area with major Asian cities such as Seoul, Shanghai and Taipei. The terminal incorporates SITA’s Flex Essentials platform, common‑use...
Hand Picked Hotels Makes Three Senior Hires for Channel Islands Division
Hand Picked Hotels announced three senior appointments for its Channel Islands division. Will Jackson will serve as general manager of L’Horizon Hotel & Spa in Jersey, José Simoes as hotel manager of Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney, and Jaime Short...
He Checked Into a $149 NYC Hotel Room—Then Claimed To Own the Entire Skyscraper. Eight Years Later, He’s Guilty of...
In 2018 Mickey Barreto checked into the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel for a single night and invoked New York’s rent‑stabilization law to claim permanent‑tenant status. He filed a fraudulent deed that transferred the entire hotel to his self‑named nonprofit, then...
Why Scoring Hotel Image Quality Matters More Than Ever
Hotel images now shape traveler perception before price or reviews. Platforms and AI algorithms increasingly classify and rank photos, turning visual content into a data quality issue. To address this, hotels adopt structured image quality scores, typically 0‑100, evaluating dimensions...
How Clean Connected Data Improves Pricing and Distribution
Hospitality operators often juggle disparate systems—PMS, channel managers, and finance—resulting in conflicting reports and gut‑driven decisions. The article argues that clean, connected data unifies these sources, delivering a single source of truth for pricing, distribution, marketing, and staffing. By standardising...
Room Pricing Mistakes and How Channel Managers Can Help
Hotel room pricing mistakes—such as ignoring local demand drivers and maintaining inconsistent rates across channels—continue to drain revenue for many properties. Relying on outdated, intuition‑based methods leaves hotels underpricing high‑demand periods and overpricing low‑demand times. A channel manager centralizes rate...
Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill to Rename Palm Beach International Airport After Donald Trump
Florida lawmakers have passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump, clearing the Senate 25‑11 and the House 81‑30. The bill now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis' signature and subsequent FAA approval before becoming effective in...
United, American to Inject $200 Million Into Brazil’s Azul
United Airlines and American Airlines have each pledged $100 million to recapitalize Brazil’s Azul as it emerges from Chapter 11, while existing creditors will contribute an additional $100 million. United’s cash will flow through a public equity offering and American will use warrant...
Tourists Are Flocking To These 3 Underrated Destinations In Mexico
Oaxaca state in southern Mexico logged a record 6,289,000 visitors in 2025, marking its strongest tourism year to date. Three fast‑growing spots—Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, and Oaxaca City—account for over 54% of arrivals and generate 86.6% of the region’s tourism‑related economic impact....
Restaurants Challenged to Manage the Cost/Inflation Margin Squeeze in 2026
The U.S. restaurant sector enters 2026 facing a steep cost squeeze, with food and labor expenses 30% above 2019 levels. Operators have raised menu prices 31% since 2020, yet profit margins remain tight at just 3‑5%. Consumer demand is shifting...
What Power Banks Do You Use & Why?
Japan’s transport ministry will ban power‑bank use on all flights starting April 2026, prompting airlines to adjust safety protocols. China has extended its 30‑day visa‑free program to UK and Canadian passport holders through the end of 2026, easing travel barriers. Meanwhile,...
Braemar Hotels & Resorts: HST Four Seasons Sale, Updated Thoughts
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) announced the sale of its Four Seasons Resort Orlando and Four Seasons Jackson Hole for a combined $1.1 billion, translating to roughly $1.9 million per room key. The deal provides a fresh multiple benchmark for luxury hotel...
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[Unsubstantiated Rumor] New Chase Park Hyatt Card ($795 Annual Fee), Category 9 & 10 Properties And More
A rumor circulating on Reddit suggests Chase will launch a premium Park Hyatt credit card with a $795 annual fee, a 100,000‑point sign‑up bonus, automatic Explorist status and 20 free nights at the start of the year. The card would...
All Aboard for Adaptive Reuse
Track 15 Food Hall opened in March inside Providence’s historic Union Station, a $25 million adaptive‑reuse project led by Marsella Development, Vision 3 Architects and CM&B. The 18,000‑sq‑ft venue houses seven local food vendors, a central bar and a 10,000‑sq‑ft outdoor plaza,...
PSA, Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
PSA Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA have reached a tentative three‑year labor agreement that delivers an immediate 10 % wage increase, retroactive pay and a boarding‑pay premium that can add up to 16 % to earnings. Over the contract term,...
Unlock Hidden Hotel Revenue by Enhancing Accessibility and Guest Service
Hospital operators are being urged to treat accessibility as a revenue driver rather than a compliance checkbox. The article highlights that roughly half of hotels still make accessible booking difficult, creating friction that costs bookings. AI‑assisted scripts, clear online room...
FAA, EASA Qualify Boeing 777-9 Flight Simulator
The FAA and EASA have issued initial qualification certificates for the Boeing 777‑9 flight simulator, a joint effort by Boeing and CAE. The simulator, housed at Boeing's Gatwick training campus, will now be used by regulators to validate training courseware before...
The Portuguese Hotel Market Can No Longer Grow As Before
Portugal’s hotel sector posted a record‑breaking RevPAR of €72.38 in 2025, up 4.3% year‑over‑year, while ADR rose 4.0%. Occupancy, however, barely moved from 57.8% to 57.9%, meaning revenue growth stemmed almost entirely from higher room rates. Regional analysis shows secondary...
(Update) Chase Sapphire Reserve ‘Points Boost’: Removes 1.5% Travel Redemption, Adds Boost Feature For 2% On Select Travel
Chase is revamping the Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred travel redemption structure by retiring the flat 1.5% (and 1.25% for Preferred) rate and introducing a variable "Points Boost" that can reach 2% on qualifying flights and hotels. The change takes...
Best Western Nordic Hit By Data Breach: Cybercriminals Targeting Guests Via WhatsApp & SMS
Best Western hotels in Sweden, Denmark and Norway suffered a data breach that exposed guest names, check‑in dates, email addresses and phone numbers. Cybercriminals are now using the stolen details to launch phishing attacks via WhatsApp and SMS, directing victims...
Press Release: Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders up to 40 Boeing 787s
Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Vietnam‑based carrier owned by Sun Group, announced an order for up to 40 Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, the largest widebody purchase in the country’s history. The aircraft will form the core of the airline’s long‑range fleet, linking...
Transforming Experience for Business Outcomes – Interview with Sid Banerjee, Mike Murchison and Paloma Paraja
The Punk CX podcast captured insights from Medallia’s Experience event, where Sid Banerjee, Mike Murchison and Paloma Paraja discussed a turning point for customer experience. They emphasized moving beyond survey‑based metrics toward AI‑driven financial outcomes such as retention, loyalty and...
W Amsterdam Faces Eviction Over €23.4M Unpaid Rent – What This Means for Your Marriott Bonvoy Stay
W Amsterdam’s operator, Sircle Collection, has failed to pay rent for nearly three years, accruing €23.4 million in arrears. The hotel’s annual lease is about €10 million, and the landlord, German investor Deka, has filed for eviction with a court ruling expected...
Delta Pilot Reports Attempted Cockpit Breach, Passenger Restrained—But Airline Claims It Never Happened
Delta Air Lines Flight 2557 from Houston to Atlanta reported a passenger attempting to breach the cockpit shortly after take‑off, prompting the captain to alert air‑traffic control. The Boeing 717 returned to Houston, where the individual was restrained and handed over...
Are Hotels the Anchor or Accessory for Branded Residences?
At Hotel Analyst’s HIDE event, industry leaders debated whether branded residences should be anchored to hotels or function as standalone assets. Speakers from Marriott and Hilton emphasized that co‑location still offers the strongest financing and brand‑equity benefits, especially in emerging...
Japan To Ban Power Bank Use Inflight From April 2026
Japan’s transport ministry will ban the use and charging of power banks on all domestic and international flights operating to, from, or within Japan starting April 2026. Passengers may still bring up to two power banks, each capped at 160...
JetBlue Gets Cozier With United and Adds Nonstop Flights Between Houston and New York
JetBlue announced a new twice‑daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) launching on May 21. The route restores a key connection for JetBlue, complementing its existing daily IAH‑Boston flight. Tickets are...
Save 20% on Airfares With Ethiopian Airlines 80th Anniversary Celebration
To mark its 80th year of continuous operation, Ethiopian Airlines is offering a 20% discount on international economy and business class tickets. The promotion applies to travel between March 24 and May 31, 2026, provided bookings are made by February 28, 2026, and excludes fare...
Porter Airlines Expands Network with New Austin Route and Chicago Airport Swap
Porter Airlines announced three network additions: year‑round service between Toronto Pearson and Austin, a shift of its Toronto‑Chicago flights from Midway to O’Hare, and a seasonal Ottawa‑Deer Lake route. The Austin‑Toronto flights begin May 21, the Chicago airport change takes effect...
United Airlines Plane Declared a Crime Scene After a Bullet Is Discovered in an Overhead Bin
United Airlines’ Newark‑based Boeing 737 was grounded on Feb. 17 after a single bullet was found in an overhead bin, prompting investigators to declare the aircraft a crime scene. The flight, UA‑1511 to Miami, was delayed nearly three hours while security...
Chase Offers: Spend $600 Through Chase Travel, Get $100 Credit
Chase has rolled out a new Chase Offer for Sapphire, Freedom, Ink and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders that grants a $100 statement credit when a single transaction of $600 or more is booked through Chase Travel. The promotion must be activated...
Hotels Didn’t Abandon Spam They Abandoned Acquisition
Luxury hotels abandoned outbound email acquisition after the spam‑filled era of the late 1990s, leaving a vacuum that online travel agencies (OTAs) swiftly filled. OTAs invested billions in search visibility and data-driven targeting, becoming the default discovery engine and extracting...
Drink Packages on Cruises
In this episode, Peter Greenberg breaks down the economics of cruise ship drink packages, comparing the cost of unlimited alcohol, soft‑drink, juice, and even bottled‑water options against buying drinks individually. He highlights that roughly half of passengers purchase these packages...
The Secret Ingredient at Crepe Therapy Café Is the ‘Connector’
Chef Mawa McQueen launched Crepe Therapy Café in Boulder with a novel "Connector" position, aimed at turning the eatery into a true third space. The role, filled by former finance professional Steve Laser, focuses on fostering genuine connections among guests,...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Confident They Can Secure Contract Deal Next Month But Still Aren’t Backing Down On Concessions
The Association of Flight Attendants representing over 30,000 United Airlines crew members says a contract could be finalized in March, after years of contentious bargaining. United has proposed a compensation package that would make its cabin crew the highest‑paid in...
Champagne Culture - Love on Ice
Hotels across Asia are reimagining Champagne as an experiential luxury, turning the drink into daily rituals, theatrical performances, and wellness amenities. At The St. Regis Bangkok, a 6 p.m. sabrage ceremony anchors the evening transition, while Centara Grand’s sky‑terrace serves chilled...
259 Brands. 9 Lodging Companies. Interactive List. February 2026.
An interactive list released in February 2026 shows that nine multinational lodging companies now operate 259 distinct hotel and resort brands, up from 213 in 2023. The list details each brand’s loyalty program affiliation and a brief description, highlighting the rapid...
Fine Hotels + Resorts® vs The Edit by Chase Travel℠ | Coffee Break Ep93 | 2-17-26
The Coffee Break episode compares American Express’s Fine Hotels + Resorts® with Chase Travel’s The Edit, using Greg’s back‑to‑back stays at Pendry Chicago as a case study. While both programs promise similar luxury perks, the host highlights nuanced differences in...