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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced last week that they’d be giving employees a one-time $5,000 bonus for their hard work during the pandemic. This would apply to all employees including hourly and management employees in all departments including front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, and the casino. Per CNN Business, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas…
Uber has launched a new promotion for Marriott Bonvoy members, where you can earn 500 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on airport trips now through 4/27. Emails went out to eligible members so be sure to check to see if you’ve received. Offer Details: If you’re on the go this spring, this exclusive offer is for…
The Sheraton New York Times Square has been sold and a result will no longer by managed by Marriott. The 1,780 room hotel was sold from Host Hotels & Resorts for $356 million to MCR, which will own and operate the hotel. As part of the sale, It will still carry the Sheraton flag as a…
TSA PreCheck has expanded to its first international outpost. U.S. bound passengers departing from the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas will now be able to take advantage of TSA PreCheck if eligible. Historically, TSA PreCheck has only been for flights departing from the U.S. so it’s nice to see this is being expanded…
MGM Resorts announced they’re launching a brand new loyalty program on February 1, 2021 called MGM Rewards. MGM Rewards replaces the current M life program. New benefits include waived resort fees, celebration dinners, suite upgrades, and airfare credit for elite members. As a reminder, World of Hyatt Globalist members can status match to MGM Rewards Gold…
Wednesday this week before Thanksgiving was the reported as being the busiest travel day since the Pandemic started back in 2020. TSA checkpoints screened 2,311,978 passengers compared to 2,624,250 in 2019. To put that in perspective, TSA saw 88% of 2019 traffic, which is the most since March 2020, a sign that travel is continuing…
Here’s a quick way to get some free cash this Thanksgiving! Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $40 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $40 or more, meaning you’re essentially getting a…
Here’s a quick way to get some free cash well you’re home during the pandemic. Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $30 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $30 or more, meaning…
With Seated, you can get a percentage of your bill back in rewards to spend on brands like Amazon, Uber, Starbucks, Apple, Delta and so many more. Seated currently operates in NYC, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia. You can earn cash back a variety of ways including on dining in the restaurant or on…
MGM Resorts International has confirmed plans to acquire Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, and is expected to close in early 2022. The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, whereas MGM properties are part of MLife and have a partnership with Hyatt. I suspect we’ll see The Cosmopolitan leave Marriott’s Autograph Collection, and join MLife…
Here’s a quick way to get some free cash well you’re home during the pandemic. Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $30 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $30 or more, meaning…
The U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their American Eagle 2021 Gold Proof Four-Coin Set tomorrow, Thursday 12pm ET, and will only have 10,250 coins available, making it a hot item for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this, however PFS Buyers Club, which is a coin buying service…
American Express added $100 in statement credits at Saks 5th Avenue a few years back in the form of two $50 credits each year. The first $50 benefit is available for cardholders in the first half of the year meaning you have until June 30 to use. The next $50 will run from July through December. Don’t…
Amazon Amex Promo Save 40% (Max $40!) Targeted These are my favorite Amazon promos! They come around pretty often and can be very useful if you are saving up to buy something on Amazon. If you have an Amex card that earns MR points linked to your Amazon account, check here to see if you…
Here’s a quick way to get some free cash well you’re home during the pandemic. Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $40 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $40 or more, meaning…
The coronavirus pandemic has been going on for a over a year and has impacted life as we know, especially in the travel industry. We’re finally starting to see travel pick-up especially on the domestic front. As a result, most airport club lounges have been reopened for months or are reopening, however the same can’t…
Here’s a quick way to get some free cash well you’re home during the pandemic. Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $40 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $40 or more, meaning…
Here’s a quick way to get some free cash well you’re home during the pandemic. Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $30 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $30 or more, meaning…
Exciting news for Hyatt loyalists, as Hyatt announced that the current Rio Las Vegas will be transformed into a new Hyatt Regency Las Vegas. Rio Las Vegas currently has 2,510 rooms, and will actually be rebranded into multiple Hyatt full-service properties with the first being the Hyatt Regency. This will undergo a complete redevelopment including…
Great news for New Yorkers or those looking to visit. Effect April 1, 2021, domestic travelers to New York will no longer have to quarantine upon arrival. International arrivals will still be required to quarantine at this time, but this is a great step in building back New York’s tourism. Last year, New York implemented…