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A Famous Chicago Landmark Might Soon Become a Luxury Marriott Hotel

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May 22, 2026

HBO’s White Lotus Season 4 Confirms Two More French Properties: A Ultra-luxe Boutique Chain and…a Hyatt?

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May 20, 2026

This Is The Oldest Marriott Hotel in the World

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May 19, 2026

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IHG Announces First Noted Collection Property: Provides Foretaste into Brands Future Growth

tl;dr – Looks like this new brand might be an interesting one. Earlier this year, IHG launched the Noted Collection, a premium conversion brand, rather quietly. Details were sparse at…

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May 18, 2026

Pro-Tip: Plotting Your Last-Minute Pre-Devaluation Hyatt Strategy? – Don’t Forget About These Hotels!

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May 17, 2026

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol 15). – Be First to this Upscale Stay in Southern Spain

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May 16, 2026

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 13) – Reserve Your Room in the Eternal City Before Everyone Else

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May 16, 2026

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Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026

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March 13, 2026

Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows

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March 11, 2026

Trouble on the Slopes: Hilton’s Plans for Its Latest Park City Ski Hotel Looking Kinda Dicey

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March 11, 2026

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

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February 10, 2026

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

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January 31, 2026

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

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January 1, 2026

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

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December 31, 2025

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A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026

December 30, 2025

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Book A Hotel Room for the Day: Here Are The Best Day Pass Apps

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May 3, 2026

The Contrarian’s Beach Vacation: Day Passing Your Way Through Cancun

May 3, 2026

Check Your Hyatt Account for Targeted Free Night Award Offers

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April 17, 2026

Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This

April 15, 2026

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Procuring a Brazilian Visa: My Experience

tl;dr – Things were dicey there for a bit. In preparation for a trip to Brazil, I needed to procure a visa. If you’re unfamiliar, the visa requirement for citizens of the USA (as well…

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May 14, 2026

Hyatt Customer Support – Good or Bad? – My Honest Opinion

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May 12, 2026

Does This Hyatt Survey Mean Changes are Coming to Globalist?… Hate to Say ‘I Told Ya So’

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May 10, 2026

M&A Fun: Hotel Chains I Could See Being Acquired (and Who Should Buy Them)

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May 8, 2026

Nobu Hotels: A Brief Look at the Hospitality Chain and Its Possible Endgame

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May 4, 2026

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 12) – Early Sniping the Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Spa

tl;dr – Book your stay at pre-devaluation rates while you can. We’re back with another installment of “Deals I’m Booking That You Should Book Too”, a weekly series where I walk you…

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May 16, 2026

Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Spa Now Open for Reservations

tl;dr – This is bound to be a popular property among Hyatt loyalists. The much-anticipated Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Spa is now accepting reservations for its summer debut.…

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May 16, 2026

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 14) – Will This Be the Best 1-4 Redemption in the Hyatt Portfolio?

tl;dr – I give it one year tops after this property debuts before it’s no longer bookable with a 1-4 FNA. We’re back with another installment of “Deals I’m Booking That You Should Book…

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May 16, 2026

This Priority Pass Lounge Was Just Named the Best of Its Bunch

tl;dr – Representing PDX! Priority Pass recently announced its Priority Pass Excellence Awards 2026, and the big winner was Portland International Airport’s “Escape Lounge.” The awards…

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May 15, 2026

Travel + Leisure Joins the Outdoor Hybrid Accommodation Game: Launches Eddie Bauer Adventure Club

tl;dr – The first location will put you close to two popular national parks. Travel + Leisure Co., the operator of several hotels that has licensed the name of the magazine (and several…

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May 15, 2026

Hilton Adds California Property to Its Nascent Outset Collection

tl;dr – A well-located property in a coastal Southern California city. Last year, Hilton launched the Outset Collection, a soft brand that “features a range of hotels, with upscale…

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May 15, 2026

Buy World of Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus – Ends July 27, 2026

💡tl;dr – Hyatt is back with another points sale, offering a 20% bonus if you purchase 7,000 or more points. This sale is an good opportunity to save money on pricey cash rate…

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May 15, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton is Coming to Lima, Peru – But There’s a Catch

tl;dr – A classic Marriott ‘gotcha’! Marriott recently announced a ‘new’ Ritz-Carlton location in Lima, Peru. If you’re a fan of the Ritz-Carlton brand, at first blush, this might…

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May 14, 2026

A Famous Chicago Landmark Might Soon Become a Luxury Marriott Hotel

HBO’s White Lotus Season 4 Confirms Two More French Properties: A Ultra-luxe Boutique Chain and…a Hyatt?

This Is The Oldest Marriott Hotel in the World

IHG Announces First Noted Collection Property: Provides Foretaste into Brands Future Growth

A Famous Chicago Landmark Might Soon Become a Luxury Marriott Hotel

HBO’s White Lotus Season 4 Confirms Two More French Properties: A Ultra-luxe Boutique Chain and…a Hyatt?

This Is The Oldest Marriott Hotel in the World

IHG Announces First Noted Collection Property: Provides Foretaste into Brands Future Growth

Pro-Tip: Plotting Your Last-Minute Pre-Devaluation Hyatt Strategy? – Don’t Forget About These Hotels!

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol 15). – Be First to this Upscale Stay in Southern Spain

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 13) – Reserve Your Room in the Eternal City Before Everyone Else

Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026

Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows

Trouble on the Slopes: Hilton’s Plans for Its Latest Park City Ski Hotel Looking Kinda Dicey

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

Book A Hotel Room for the Day: Here Are The Best Day Pass Apps

The Contrarian’s Beach Vacation: Day Passing Your Way Through Cancun

Check Your Hyatt Account for Targeted Free Night Award Offers

Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This

Procuring a Brazilian Visa: My Experience

Hyatt Customer Support – Good or Bad? – My Honest Opinion

Does This Hyatt Survey Mean Changes are Coming to Globalist?… Hate to Say ‘I Told Ya So’

M&A Fun: Hotel Chains I Could See Being Acquired (and Who Should Buy Them)

Nobu Hotels: A Brief Look at the Hospitality Chain and Its Possible Endgame

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 12) – Early Sniping the Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Spa

Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Resort & Spa Now Open for Reservations

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 14) – Will This Be the Best 1-4 Redemption in the Hyatt Portfolio?

This Priority Pass Lounge Was Just Named the Best of Its Bunch

Travel + Leisure Joins the Outdoor Hybrid Accommodation Game: Launches Eddie Bauer Adventure Club

Hilton Adds California Property to Its Nascent Outset Collection

Buy World of Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus – Ends July 27, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton is Coming to Lima, Peru – But There’s a Catch

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