We've spotlighted a few sales with great prices on flights to Rome, but this time, we've found a sweet deal for travel to other much-desired destinations in Italy. Airfare to Venice, Milan, Naples, Bari, Genoa, and Turin is now available at substantial discounts.You can depart from a number of East Coast cities, including Boston, Miami, New York City and Washington, D.C. There are even some sale … [Read more...]
Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid
Skift Take After overwhelmingly rejecting a previous contract in December, this one will make Southwest flight attendants some of the most highly paid in the industry. Meghna Maharishi Southwest flight attendants ratified a new four-year contract that will offer them a 22.3% raise, the Transport Workers Union announced Wednesday. The contract also offers … [Read more...]
Is Hilton within striking distance of dethroning Marriott as the world’s largest hotel company?
Marriott International, with more than 30 brands under its belt, is the undisputed leader in the world's hotel orbit.However, Hilton leaders Wednesday morning outlined a growth strategy signaling why their cross-town rival in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area shouldn't get too complacent in its lofty perch.The hotel giant behind brands like Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and Home2 Suites has an … [Read more...]
Tripadvisor’s Potential Sale: Apollo Still a Suitor and a Financing Deadline
Skift Take There will be a lot of moving pieces over the next few months if indeed a sale of Tripadvisor gets done. Dennis Schaal More than two months after Tripadvisor formed an independent committee to mull a potential sale, there has been silence from both controlling shareholder Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings and Tripadvisor itself. That may change soon when … [Read more...]
The Beginner’s Guide to TD
TD is one of Canada’s largest and most popular banks, offering a range of products and services through in-person and online banking. In this guide, we provide an overview of TD’s bank account and credit card portfolio, with links to more in-depth articles on specific products and other key information. In This Post A Brief History of TD Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank was created on February … [Read more...]
Act fast: Avianca mileage sale as low as 2,200 miles each way
Avianca Airlines just dropped a flash sale on awards tickets from select U.S. cities to Central and South American destinations. The Colombian carrier is offering awards tickets at up to a 30% discount to San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El Salvador; and Bogota, Colombia. With a couple of routes, you can book one-way fares for as few as 2,200 miles.You have to act fast to take advantage of this … [Read more...]
Breeze adds 5 routes to summer schedule, with a big focus on Myrtle Beach
Breeze Airways is bolstering its summer schedule. The Provo, Utah-based ultra-low-cost carrier on Tuesday announced five new routes launching this summer — each of which will touch a warm-weather, leisure destination on the East Coast.Breeze is adding three new routes to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in South Carolina, a popular summer beach destination.Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. … [Read more...]
Mr & Mrs Smith Properties Now Bookable through Hyatt Channels
World of Hyatt has officially launched its partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith, which adds more than 700 luxury properties Hyatt’s current portfolio, with more to come. After acquiring the luxury travel platform in 2023, select Mr & Mrs Smith properties across the globe are now eligible for earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points, which went live on April 24, 2024. Mr & Mrs Smith … [Read more...]
India’s IHCL Has a New (Old) Brand: Gateway Is Back After Years in the ‘Drawer’
Skift Take Know where the growth in India is? In its Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. IHCL definitely seems to know that. Peden Doma Bhutia Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is bringing back its Gateway brand from “cold storage,” but it will be a reimagined version: A full-service hotel offering in the upscale segment. Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and CEO of IHCL, … [Read more...]
Michelin Awards 124 U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings
Skift Take New York and California dominated in the top "key" category with Michelin's new U.S. hotel ratings. Maybe it's time to take a trip to wine country. Elizabeth Casolo Michelin announced its top picks for U.S. hotels Wednesday, using its new hotel “key” system. Only a handful of hotels across seven cities made the cut. Hotels in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, … [Read more...]
Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding
Skift Take Boeing executives said the company would continue to slow 737 Max production as it weeds out quality control and safety issues. Meghna Maharishi Boeing executives said Wednesday that the company would continue to slow the production of its 737 Max line as it faces federal scrutiny for its production and quality control processes. Boeing chief … [Read more...]
Now open: Six Senses Kyoto brings IHG’s wellness-focused brand to Japan
Another property from TPG's list of the most exciting hotels opening in 2024 is welcoming guests — and this time, it's great news for fans of Japan, wellness experiences and IHG One Rewards.Introducing the Six Senses Kyoto in Japan.IHGMade up of just 81 rooms and suites, Six Senses Kyoto is the first Six Senses property in Japan and part of the wellness-focused brand's push to enter into more … [Read more...]
How to book Starlux Airlines flights using points and miles
Based in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Starlux Airlines is a new premium airline already flying to 27 destinations across Asia and the United States.Starlux flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taipei, with service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) commencing Aug. 16. TPG's Clint Henderson was recently … [Read more...]
Biden administration unveils stricter rules for airline refunds, upfront pricing
Airlines will soon face far stricter rules for issuing refunds, the Biden administration said Wednesday.Among the changes, the White House defined what kinds of long delays or cancellations entitle passengers to refunds.Eligible travelers must receive refunds automatically to their original form of payment within seven to 20 days, depending on how they paid, the U.S. Department of Transportation … [Read more...]
17 Passive Income Streams Every Digital Nomad Should Explore
Imagine making money online while you’re hiking in the Himalayas, sailing in the Caribbean, backpacking around Europe, or snoozing in a hammock on a tropical island. Sounds too good to be true? Not if you master how to generate passive income streams!Table of Contents Passive income is amazing and so freeing. It means you no longer need to exchange your time for money and can get on with … [Read more...]
Tony Fernandes Delays Retirement To Ensure ‘Survival’ of AirAsia Operator
Skift Take Fernandes is taking on the challenge of transforming AirAsia’s parent company as it tries to shake off its pandemic-era problems. Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said Wednesday he will stay on as the company’s top executive for another five years, putting aside his retirement … [Read more...]
Hilton Sees Full Corporate Travel Rebound in Hotel Stays in 2024
Skift Take Vacationers have been Hilton's bread and butter recently, but the hotel giant predicts a full house of the briefcase brigade soon. Sean O'Neill Hilton has ridden high on a surging wave of vacationers. But executives at the hotel giant now see the return of corporate trips and conferences as powering the next phase of its growth. Executives predicted … [Read more...]
Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith partnership goes live with more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels
Just when folks may have been wondering if Hyatt and its popular World of Hyatt loyalty program were losing some luster, the hotel giant's Mr & Mrs Smith acquisition rollout shows this is no hotel loyalty underdog.Hyatt bought Mr & Mrs Smith last year, but the luxury and boutique hotel booking platform's hotels weren't fully integrated into the World of Hyatt loyalty network. That changed … [Read more...]
Hyatt Loyalty Play: Adding 700 Hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith Mash-Up
Skift Take Hyatt has begun letting members of its loyalty program earn and redeem points at about 700 boutique and luxury hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith, a service that curates boutique properties. Sean O'Neill A year ago, Hyatt bought the booking site Mr & Mrs Smith for $66 million. On Wednesday, it finally began letting members of its loyalty program book at … [Read more...]
These Are The Top 5 Destinations For Digital Nomads In Italy Right Now
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