I am most interested in the new All Inclusive rate offered by the Andaz Papagayo Hotel in Costa Rica
But I’m a Diamond Hotel Member – Loyalty, Entitlement and Gratitude
At what point does entitlement shatter gratitude?
Get an Extra 2,500 Points at this Hyatt Hotel in Paris
How important is a hotel lounge, and what are you entitled to if the lounge is closed on weekends or for renovation?
Wonderful Andaz 5th Avenue Event Celebrating 4 New Hotels!
Last night, I took a trip around the world. I attended an event at the Andaz 5th Avenue in Manhattan celebrating all Andaz hotels, and in particular, four new Andaz hotels — Andaz Delhi, Andaz Ottawa Byward Market, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya and Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Spa. There were rooms, food and drinks dedicated … Read More
Two Starwood Hotels Sue to Enjoin the Starwood- Marriott Merger
The owner operators of the Westin Times Square and the Sheraton Grand Chicago went to New York State Supreme Court today seeking to halt the Starwood-Marriott merger. They claim that the merger would violate the hotel operators’ agreements with Starwood.
Kimpton to Open First Hotel in Europe – Amsterdam! #KimptonLove
In December 2014, the announcement was made that the Kimpton boutique hotel chain was being acquired by IHG. We were assured that the boutique-ness of Kimpton would not change, and frankly we have heard little on this front for some time. Well we did hear that seven of the Kimpton Hotels in San Francisco were leaving … Read More
CYBERTASTIC TUESDAY – 20,000 Bonus Points for a 2-Night Radisson Stay
Club Carlson is running daily one-day CYBERTASTIC specials all week. Today’s CYBERTASTIC TUESDAY deal is 20,000 bonus points, when you stay 2 nights at a Radisson hotel. Here are the basics: Today Only: Earn Major Bonus Points What would you do with 20,000 bonus Gold Points®? Stay two or more consecutive nights with Radisson® hotels through January … Read More
Notices Warning of HYATT Account Deactivations
Notices are going out warning people with inactive Hyatt accounts that the accounts will be closed.
The Curious Hotel Luxury Tax in Delhi, India – Fraud or Legit?
Some hotels in India calculate hotel taxes based on the supposed published or rack rate of the room instead of the rate actually paid by the guest. Is this valid?
Simple But Brilliant Hotel Feature – Why Isn’t This at Every Hotel?
In today’s tech savvy world, one of the top issues for hotel guests is tech-related. We want wi-fi! Constantly, we go in search of outlets to charge our gadgets. Even the least techy (*Kathy raises her hand*) wants accessible electrical outlets – preferably at a desk AND ALSO next to the bed. For me, it is … Read More
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