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Air New Zealand Formally Launches New Koru Loyalty Program

tl;dr – There are now five loyalty tiers in the new program. Air New Zealand recently revamped its loyalty program to include five tiers. Notably, these changes introduce two new tiers…

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

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

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

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

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

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December 31, 2025

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

tl;dr – From a piece of sushi to the world! I’m profiling a few hotels chains I believe would make for intriguing acquisitions and today I wanted to take a look at Nobu. Nobu…

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May 4, 2026

Is Rosewood Hotels for Sale? – A Brief Look at the Luxury Hotel Chain

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Minor Hotels: The $3 Billion 600-Property Acquisition Target No One Talks About

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An Underrated Travel Tip – Building In the Ever-Important ‘Chill Day’

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May 2, 2026

Wellness-First Hospitality Brands – Still Awaiting Its Moment?

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April 30, 2026

Minor Hotels Continues Luxury Expansion: Will Open Anantara in Turks and Caicos in 2029

tl;dr – More aggressive moves from Minor Hotels. Recently, I’ve profiled Thailand-based Minor Hotels and why I think it would make a great acquisition target. The chain continues to…

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May 7, 2026

Allegiant and Sun Country Receive Approval to Continue Separate Operations, Keeping Merger on Track

tl;dr – The $1.5 billion merger between Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines is expected to close on May 13, 2026. Amidst all the talk of possible consolidation and the recent death…

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May 6, 2026

Hilton Plans a 2027 Tokyo Debut for its LXR Hotels & Resorts Brand

tl;dr – More luxury points hotels in Japan are always fun, and Hilton will add a historic one. Hilton’s luxury soft brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, continues to grow. Recently, it was…

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May 5, 2026

Marriott Brings W Hotel to this Quaint Seaside Italian Town

tl;dr – The W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu is now open. Marriott recently fully launched its third W property in Italy, the W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu. The hotel features 157…

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May 4, 2026

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 11) – Skip the $1000 Nightly Cost and Pay Net $26 for Daytime Fun at This Luxe Isla Mujeres Resort

tl;dr – Do you really want to pay $ 1,000 a night in Cancun? 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 3, 2026

I Finally Took this Free Benefit I Gained from Status Matching for Spin: A Few Hours at the citizenM Roma Isola Tiberina

tl;dr – My experience co-working using the mycitizenM+ membership I gained from status matching. One of my favorite things about the world of points and miles is that warm, fuzzy…

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May 1, 2026

Minor Hotels Launches Foodie-Focused Colbert Collection: Here Are the First Three Properties

tl;dr – A new upscale brand that puts food first. Thailand-based Minor Hotels recently announced a new brand in its portfolio – the Colbert Collection. The Colbert Collection is a…

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May 1, 2026

Marriott and Ethiopian Airlines Partner Up: Convert ShebaMiles to Bonvoy Points and Vice Versa

tl;dr – Marriott adds another airline transfer partner. Marriott and Ethiopian Airlines have teamed up to offer members mutual point transfers. You can convert Marriott Bonvoy points to…

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April 30, 2026

HBO’s The White Lotus is Coming to Paris: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Confirmed as Season Four Filming Location

beOnd Airlines and Gulf Air Partner on Codeshare

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

Air New Zealand Formally Launches New Koru Loyalty Program

HBO’s The White Lotus is Coming to Paris: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Confirmed as Season Four Filming Location

beOnd Airlines and Gulf Air Partner on Codeshare

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

Air New Zealand Formally Launches New Koru Loyalty Program

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

Mandarin Oriental Joins the Cruising Game: Launching Nile River Cruise

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

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

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

Is Rosewood Hotels for Sale? – A Brief Look at the Luxury Hotel Chain

Minor Hotels: The $3 Billion 600-Property Acquisition Target No One Talks About

An Underrated Travel Tip – Building In the Ever-Important ‘Chill Day’

Wellness-First Hospitality Brands – Still Awaiting Its Moment?

Minor Hotels Continues Luxury Expansion: Will Open Anantara in Turks and Caicos in 2029

Allegiant and Sun Country Receive Approval to Continue Separate Operations, Keeping Merger on Track

Hilton Plans a 2027 Tokyo Debut for its LXR Hotels & Resorts Brand

Marriott Brings W Hotel to this Quaint Seaside Italian Town

Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 11) – Skip the $1000 Nightly Cost and Pay Net $26 for Daytime Fun at This Luxe Isla Mujeres Resort

I Finally Took this Free Benefit I Gained from Status Matching for Spin: A Few Hours at the citizenM Roma Isola Tiberina

Minor Hotels Launches Foodie-Focused Colbert Collection: Here Are the First Three Properties

Marriott and Ethiopian Airlines Partner Up: Convert ShebaMiles to Bonvoy Points and Vice Versa

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