World of Hyatt fans will soon have a major new option for earning and burning points in Sin City. Hyatt and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas are entering into a long-term licensing agreement that will put The Venetian and The Palazzo on Hyatt booking channels and the World of Hyatt loyalty program. World of Hyatt…
It’s no secret we love traveling in premium cabins here at TPG, and there’s no better feeling than redeeming your hard-earned points and miles for top-tier luxury travel experiences. Whether you’re booking business class or first class using points and miles, it’s so rewarding to know that you paid a fraction of the cash price….
It’s been another wild year across the airline loyalty landscape, with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines raising their status requirements, Alaska Airlines acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines adding new features and rewards for its Loyalty Points-based AAdvantage program. Hotels, too, are undergoing some big shifts, with Small Luxury Hotels of the World moving…
It might seem odd to think about summer travel before the winter holidays. However, now’s the ideal time to start planning your travels for 2025. This is especially true since the cruise vacation is firmly in its high-demand era. Travelers might find it challenging to secure a deal — and, in some cases, even a…
Here at TPG, our team of travel experts and global contributors begins the year by examining the most exciting hotels scheduled to open. Then, we make it our mission to visit as many of those hotels as possible — whether they’re just down the street from TPG’s HQ in New York City or on the…
Delta Air Lines is hardly the first carrier that comes to mind when you think of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — a fortress hub for American Airlines. Sure, Delta is easily Charlotte’s second-place carrier — but it’s a distant, distant second. Yet, the Atlanta-based carrier is making inroads at the southeast hub, nonetheless. This…
Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information Air Canada’s Aeroplan program flies under the radar, but it is one of the most valuable and rewarding Star Alliance airline programs. The Aeroplan program is the loyalty program offered by Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada. It allows travelers to earn and redeem…
There are Christmas lights and there are Christmas lights — and we’ll admit we really love the latter. You know, the ones you can’t drive by without saying “whoa” and slowing down your car to take in the scene. Like us, you may have purposely driven out of your way to see them in the…
If you have China on your travel Bingo card for 2025, I have good news for you. Effective immediately, Americans will be able to visit the country for up to 10 days without a visa. This is a significant positive development for everything from last-minute trips to long-planned vacations, eliminating the paperwork, cost and stress…
Well, it finally happened — I fell victim to one of my loyalty program accounts being hacked, specifically my Southwest Rapid Rewards account. On Dec. 3, I received an email from Southwest at 9:30 p.m. EST confirming my hotel reservation at Hampton Inn & Suites Kalamazoo-Oshtemo for a check-in date of Dec. 4 and a…