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Marriott Bonvoy Ambassadors who earned status this year will be able to gift Platinum Elite status to a friend or family member as a one-time benefit for thank those who have continued to earn status throughout the pandemic. This follows news that Marriott will be extending elite status for everyone for another year through February…
Between October 19 and December 23, 2021, World of Hyatt is offering double elite qualifying nights for stays at their Andaz hotels and resorts for World of Hyatt and new World of Hyatt Business business credit cardholders. In order to participate in the promotion, members must register and stay during the promotion period, however previously…
Hyatt has announced that the Grand Hyatt New York will be reopening on November 1, 2021 after being closed over 18 months. However, the hotel will be downgraded from the Grand Hyatt brand to just a “regular” Hyatt. The new name will be the Hyatt Grand Central New York, which I can’t help but wonder…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Chase have announced the launch of the new World of Hyatt Business Credit Card. This compliments their current personal World of Hyatt Credit Card. For a limited time, you can earn up to 75,000 bonus points after spending $7,500 within the first three months from account opening. The card carries a…
World of Hyatt has launched a new promotion for Miraval, where World of Hyatt members who redeem points, will receive the 2nd night complimentary. For context, Hyatt offered a similar promotion last year with Miraval, so it’s nice to see this returning. This is valid for stays between November 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022…
Marriott Bonvoy announced they’ll be brining back complimentary hot breakfast to four brands within its portfolio. Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott will start piloting the new breakfast offerings in October, and by winter this will be rolled out to nearly 3,000 properties across the U.S.…
Hilton Honors announced they’ll be extending all elite status through March 31, 2023, which marks this as the third time since the pandemic that Hilton has extended elite status. Additionally, they will be lowering 2022 elite requirements as well as adding bonus points for those who do earn status by staying with Hilton. Here’s a…
Hyatt announced that the Park Hyatt Toronto, located in the Yorkville neighborhood has officially reopened after 4 years of being closed and renovated. This is a World of Hyatt Category 6 property with free night awards starting at 25,000 points per night. Per Hyatt, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Oxford Properties are pleased to open its doors…
Following news earlier this year in the midst of the pandemic, the W Atlanta – Buckhead has been rebranded as Hotel Colee, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. We now have another W Hotel in Atlanta which has left the brand. The W Atlanta – Midtown has rebranded as Hotel Midtown, which is currently being operated as…
Hilton announced plans to open Conrad Los Angeles at The Grand LA next year, located in downtown Los Angeles. Hilton continues to expand the brand in the Americas, as Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World opened earlier this summer. Per Hilton, Expected to open in 2022 and managed by Hilton, the 28-story hotel will include…
Marriott Bonvoy announced details of its newest global promotion which will run from September 14 through December 12, 2021. Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn 1,500 bonus points per stay on all paid stays, and 3,000 additional points on all inclusive properties. They’re calling this Embrace More, however it’s hard to embrace such a…
Hyatt’s Parker New York will be reopening as the new Thompson Central Park New York as of November 1, 2021. This will be a World of Hyatt Category 5 property with free nights starting at 20,000 points per night. The Parker New York had 729 rooms, however as part of this transformation, the hotel will see…
Hyatt announced plans to acquire Apple Leisure Group, which primarily operates all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean, as well as an extensive list of resorts in Europe, which Hyatt has continues to look to expand. With this acquisition, we’ll see an additional 33,000 hotel rooms across 10 countries join Hyatt. This is through 100 properties by the…
Marriott Bonvoy has relaunched their popular Marriott Bonvoy Moments, where members can use points to bid on exciting auctions. Auctions include Culinary, Arts & Lifestyle, Sports, and Entertainment categories. Per Marriott, Following more than a year of physical isolation and missed connections, Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s award-winning travel program – is ushering in a refreshed version…
Marriott’s W Washington D.C. property is being sold, and will losing it’s W brand once complete, as the new owners plan to operate it independently. Once known as Hotel Washington back in 1917, it’s likely the hotel will be renamed it’s original name as part of the sale. Currently, there’s no exact date as to…
Hilton announced the conversion of Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek to its first Signia property as Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Signia Hotels are suppose to be premier meeting and event hotels, with two new builds coming in Indianapolis and Atlanta. When it comes to elite benefits, Hilton has made it clear that Hilton Diamond…
American Airlines and World of Hyatt have announced new status challenges for elite members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts. This new offer launches today and you must register by register by September 30, 2021. World of Hyatt Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist members can enroll in an American Airlines status challenge. Likewise, AAdvantage…
World of Hyatt has announced it’s latest global promotion which will run from July 20 through September 15, 2021. It’s called Bonus Journeys, the same name as Hyatt’s current promotion through June 15th in addition to the one prior. World of Hyatt members can register to start earning triple points on stays of two or more qualifying nights.…
Hilton Honors has announced they’ll be slashing breakfast as a benefit for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members for 2021. Instead, elite members, will be given a food and beverage credit per day, however depending on how much you value breakfast, you might not come out ahead. Hilton Honors claims this change is only for…
The Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the islands. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The resort is located 15 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS), and features 147 guest rooms and suites, a Ritz-Carlton club lounge,…