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China Airlines Launching Agoda-Powered Hotel Booking Platform

tl;dr – China Airlines is launching StayMiles. China Airlines recently partnered with Rocket Travel by Agoda to launch a global hotel booking platform, enabling travelers to earn and…

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China Airlines Adds the Ability to Buy, Gift, and Reinstate Dynasty Miles

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Hilton to Open Curio Collection Hotel in Kyoto

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Complimentary Hotel Breakfasts – Thoughts on the Double-Edged Sword of Elite Benefits

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The Man Who Holed Up in a Hotel Room for Two Years? – This is the Shape He Left the Room In (VIDEO)

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December 29, 2025

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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World

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February 23, 2026

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Cool Tip: Here’s How To Easily Find All The Merchant Offers On Your Credit Cards (And On the Cards You Don’t Have Too)

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Favorite Traveling Companion?: Man Finds Bed Bug on Delta Flight

tl;dr – Bed bugs on a Delta flight. A few weeks ago, a man traveling on a Delta flight took to Reddit to showcase an unexpected hitchhiker on this flight from Boston to Seattle –…

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February 23, 2026

A New “Busiest” Airport in the US?

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February 22, 2026

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February 17, 2026

Is This the Most Underrated Feature of Any Hotel Room?

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February 13, 2026

Womp Womp – Bumped from Thai Airways First Class, So I Called An Audible

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February 6, 2026

Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc Ink Codeshare Agreement

tl;dr – The two airlines are both members of the oneworld alliance. Fellow oneworld alliance airlines and flag carriers, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc, recently entered into a…

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February 23, 2026

IHG to Make the US Debut of Its Newly Acquired Ruby Brand in Chicago

tl;dr – One of IHG’s newer brands will soon land in the US. Last week, I wrote about the Noted Collection – a new conversion brand launched by IHG. Well before the buzz about the…

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February 23, 2026

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Deal: Spend $250 on Airbnb, Get 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards

tl;dr – A new targeted Amex offer for Airbnb If you’re an Amex cardholder planning an upcoming Airbnb stay, you should check the offers section of your dashboard. There’s a new offer…

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February 22, 2026

Airbnb CEO Provides Strongest Indicator Yet That a Loyalty Program is Coming

tl;dr – Airbnb is in the ‘testing’ phase of a new loyalty program. I recently reviewed the transcript of Airbnb’s Q4 2025 fiscal earnings call led by Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and there…

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February 22, 2026

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Big Changes Coming to the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program (And a New Hyatt Credit Card)?

tl;dr – A tipster posted to both Flyertalk and Reddit, suggesting some big upcoming changes to the World of Hyatt program. The tipster later claimed their earlier posts to be ‘fake.’…

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February 21, 2026

Hilton Adds Upscale Houston Hotel to Its Curio Collection

tl;dr – The Blossom Hotel Houston has joined Hilton’s Curio Collection. Located near Houston’s medical district, the Blossom Hotel Houston joins Hilton’s Curio Collection, providing…

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February 20, 2026

116-Key Conrad Resort Coming to Portugal’s Algarve Coast in 2027

tl;dr – Hilton continues its global luxury push with a second Conrad in the Algarve. Hilton recently announced a new beachfront resort in Portugal’s Algarve region scheduled for a 2027…

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February 19, 2026

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Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles

tl;dr – Hilton adds a property in Rhodes. Hilton recently made two additions to its soft-brand Mediterranean portfolio, adding a property in Crete, as well as the Aulūs Lindos Resort…

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February 19, 2026

102-Key St. Regis Budapest Opening April 2026

Air France KLM Credit Card Moving to Visa with Increased Dining Earning Rates and More XPs

When The Emotional Support Dog is Bigger Than Everyone Else On Board

China Airlines Launching Agoda-Powered Hotel Booking Platform

102-Key St. Regis Budapest Opening April 2026

Air France KLM Credit Card Moving to Visa with Increased Dining Earning Rates and More XPs

When The Emotional Support Dog is Bigger Than Everyone Else On Board

China Airlines Launching Agoda-Powered Hotel Booking Platform

China Airlines Adds the Ability to Buy, Gift, and Reinstate Dynasty Miles

Hilton to Open Curio Collection Hotel in Kyoto

Complimentary Hotel Breakfasts – Thoughts on the Double-Edged Sword of Elite Benefits

Haircuts Far and Wide: Seeking Out Taper Fades All Over the World

Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot!

This is What Post-Game In-Flight Dining Looks Like for an NFL Team

Checking in on Blackbeard’s 2025 Predictions – How’d I Do?

A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026

The Man Who Holed Up in a Hotel Room for Two Years? – This is the Shape He Left the Room In (VIDEO)

Here’s How to Easily View Which Marriott Hotels Are in A Given Locale

Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World

Tip: Purchasing Points Through the Marriott Booking Flow May Net You a Flash Discount

With a Little Bit of Luck, This Tip Could Help You Get The Cash Refund You Want Instead of a Travel Credit

Cool Tip: Here’s How To Easily Find All The Merchant Offers On Your Credit Cards (And On the Cards You Don’t Have Too)

Favorite Traveling Companion?: Man Finds Bed Bug on Delta Flight

A New “Busiest” Airport in the US?

Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Lunar New Year! Ramadan Mubarak! – Enjoy This Gift On Me

Is This the Most Underrated Feature of Any Hotel Room?

Womp Womp – Bumped from Thai Airways First Class, So I Called An Audible

Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc Ink Codeshare Agreement

IHG to Make the US Debut of Its Newly Acquired Ruby Brand in Chicago

Deal: Spend $250 on Airbnb, Get 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards

Airbnb CEO Provides Strongest Indicator Yet That a Loyalty Program is Coming

Big Changes Coming to the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program (And a New Hyatt Credit Card)?

Hilton Adds Upscale Houston Hotel to Its Curio Collection

116-Key Conrad Resort Coming to Portugal’s Algarve Coast in 2027

Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles

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102-Key St. Regis Budapest Opening April 2026

Air France KLM Credit Card Moving to Visa with Increased Dining Earning Rates and More XPs

When The Emotional Support Dog is Bigger Than Everyone Else On Board

Haircuts Far and Wide: Seeking Out Taper Fades All Over the World

Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot!

This is What Post-Game In-Flight Dining Looks Like for an NFL Team

Checking in on Blackbeard’s 2025 Predictions – How’d I Do?

A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026

The Man Who Holed Up in a Hotel Room for Two Years? – This is the Shape He Left the Room In (VIDEO)

Here’s How to Easily View Which Marriott Hotels Are in A Given Locale

Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World

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