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Hilton Officially Confirms its Undergraduate Brand

tl;dr – This is Hilton’s 27th (maybe 28th?) brand. I’ve lost count. Earlier this year, I wrote about rumored news that Hilton would launch another college-themed brand, Undergraduate by…

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June 3, 2026

Starlux Announces Booking and Reissuing Fees on Award Tickets

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The Rise of The Social Wellness Clubs and Modern Bathhouse Chains

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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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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 1, 2026

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May 24, 2026

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

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May 17, 2026

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

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This Is The Oldest Marriott Hotel in the World

tl;dr – Ruin dates back to approximately 1266! Located southeast of both Liverpool and Manchester (about 2 hours from each city), the Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country…

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May 19, 2026

Procuring a Brazilian Visa: My Experience

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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

Norse Atlantic Airways Is Looking for a Buyer: Here’s Who Makes Sense

tl;dr – Who will end up with the Draupnir? Norse Atlantic Airways is reportedly up for sale and has hired JPMorgan to run the auction process. The Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline…

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May 27, 2026

Kennedy 89, The Unbound Collection Hyatt Review: A Comfortable, Convenient Frankfurt Crash Pad Still Bookable with a 1-4 Award

tl;dr – A serviceable hotel that I’m sure will get better with time. Bonus points for strong elite recognition. I promised YATfest a while ago, and then I left for a two-month-long trip.…

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May 27, 2026

Grand Hyatt Tokyo Putting Pokémon Front and Center for Franchise’s 30th Anniversary

tl;dr – For those who ‘Gotta Catch ‘Em All.’ Pokémon is turning 30, and the collective Pokeverse is losing its mind. Fresh off the launch of the first permanent Pokémon theme park,…

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May 26, 2026

easyJet Launching Dedicated Loyalty Program in 2027

tl;dr – Will this low-cost carrier loyalty program stick around? easyJet recently announced it’ll launch a formal loyalty program in 2027. The British ultra-low-cost airline based in…

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May 25, 2026

Rosewood Announces Plans for 200-Room Tokyo Hotel

tl;dr – Another luxury brand for the megalopolis. Rosewood Hotels recently announced its plans to open the Rosewood Tokyo. The property, which will be located in Tokyo’s Roppongi…

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May 23, 2026

A Famous Chicago Landmark Might Soon Become a Luxury Marriott Hotel

tl;dr – The building might soon house Marriott’s ‘luxury lifestyle’ brand. One of Chicago’s most iconic buildings might soon be in for some revitalization, as Marriott is in talks to…

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May 22, 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 21, 2026

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

tl;dr – Viewers will see a lot of France this season. The other day, I wrote that Paris’s Mandarin Oriental Lutetia would be featured in Season 4 of The White Lotus. Recently, HBO…

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May 20, 2026

You Can Now Book Select Philippine Airlines Flights Through Qantas Frequent Flyer

Starlux To Kick off Australian (and beyond!) Service in 2027

Here Are North America’s Restaurants for 2026

Hilton Officially Confirms its Undergraduate Brand

You Can Now Book Select Philippine Airlines Flights Through Qantas Frequent Flyer

Starlux To Kick off Australian (and beyond!) Service in 2027

Here Are North America’s Restaurants for 2026

Hilton Officially Confirms its Undergraduate Brand

Starlux Announces Booking and Reissuing Fees on Award Tickets

The Rise of The Social Wellness Clubs and Modern Bathhouse Chains

Say Yes to the Staycation: Marriott Inks Deal with ResortPass

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

Do You Need a Credit Card PIN? – Maybe!

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

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

This Is The Oldest Marriott Hotel in the World

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)

Norse Atlantic Airways Is Looking for a Buyer: Here’s Who Makes Sense

Kennedy 89, The Unbound Collection Hyatt Review: A Comfortable, Convenient Frankfurt Crash Pad Still Bookable with a 1-4 Award

Grand Hyatt Tokyo Putting Pokémon Front and Center for Franchise’s 30th Anniversary

easyJet Launching Dedicated Loyalty Program in 2027

Rosewood Announces Plans for 200-Room Tokyo Hotel

A Famous Chicago Landmark Might Soon Become a Luxury Marriott Hotel

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

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

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