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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is opening six new hotels in Australia and the Pacific. The six properties opening in 2014 include Sheraton Melbourne Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane… Continue Reading
Starwood Preferred Guest has made its annual category adjustments for 2014 with just over 20 percent of hotels changing categories. Of the hotels changing categories, 56 percent moved down and 44 percent… Continue Reading
After hearing many enthusiastic reports of Istanbul, we booked a vacation to Turkey. And, because we booked using United MileagePlus miles (which allows you to have one stopover and one open jaw for free!),… Continue Reading
Friendthem, billing itself as “the social networking connectivity tool”, is releasing an “airplane mode” button to their existing smartphone app. Once the user is airborne and… Continue Reading
Marriott started offering mobile check-in last year, and the hotel group is now offering mobile checkout. As early as 4am on the day of departure, you can be notified via your smartphone that mobile checkout… Continue Reading
Wyndham Rewards members can now use a new mobile app to check your point balance, redeem for free nights and book your hotel quickly with Express Book. You can also find out about the latest promotions… Continue Reading
ChoiceHotels.com is now featuring “verified reviews” that offer the scoop on stays from actual guests. Guests posting reviews on the site will be asked to provide their booking confirmation… Continue Reading
Virgin America has rolled out a new app that will allow person-to-person social networking for business travelers when traveling on Virgin America. Called Here On Biz, the app is available for free download… Continue Reading
WEST COAST TO THE WORLD Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has a strong West Coast presence as well as to, from and within the state of Alaska. The carrier serves more than 100 cities through a network in… Continue Reading
Aeroplan members who open a new TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card by May 9, 2014, are eligible for a 2-for-1 shorthaul ClassicFlight award offer. The offer is for new TD Visa Infinite accounts only and available… Continue Reading