Some perks in the frequent flyer universe can be incredibly rewarding, taking on an almost too-good-to-be-true aura. Automatic top-tier Hilton Diamond status from a credit card? Totally possible. Up to $300 in travel credits that post automatically each year? Sign me up.However, one benefit stands above the rest — and isn’t too challenging to earn. We’re talking about the Southwest Companion Pass. … [Read more...]
How to choose a cash-back credit card
Credit cards can often provide opportunities to rack up travel rewards like airline miles or hotel points. But if simplicity and a solid return on spending are your top priorities, you can’t go wrong with a cash-back credit card.Before you start shopping for a new card, though, it’s a good idea to think about what you want in a cash-back card and which one is the best fit for you. Here are four … [Read more...]
The ultimate guide to United Club access
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Airport lounges can be an oasis from a busy, crowded or outdated terminal.Some lounges belong to a membership network, like Priority Pass. Others are airline-specific, like the United Club.If you’re a loyal United flyer or frequent one of the carrier’s largest hubs, here’s what you need to know about … [Read more...]
New Marriott offers: Earn up to 100,000 bonus points with these cards
With more than 6,500 properties under 30 brand names, there is a Marriott hotel for everyone. And when it comes to choosing a Marriott credit card, there are multiple options from both Chase and American Express — possibly a card for everyone.If you’re looking for a new card as you plan upcoming trips, there are some solid limited-time offers on Marriott’s cobranded cards.Let’s take a closer look … [Read more...]
6 Best Patios in Phoenix
With the amazing Spring and Fall weather in Phoenix, you can enjoy dining outdoors. Read on for my picks of 6 of the best patios in Phoenix. Make reservations and catch the Arizona vibe! Some of the best weather in the world is in Arizona in the early spring. Days are warm and sunny, but there's almost always a great breeze to keep things cool. Evening temps drop as soon as the sun sets, making it … [Read more...]
Is the IHG Rewards Premier card worth the annual fee?
Every year, you should evaluate what's in your wallet and decide which cards you're keeping. Typically, it's best to make the decision on whether you're keeping a card when its annual fee is due.To make that decision, you should consider the cost of the annual fee and what you get from it. Even when a card has a seemingly-low annual fee, that doesn't automatically justify it.So is the IHG Rewards … [Read more...]
Hajj 2023 Registration: How to Register for Hajj 2023?
This article is reviewed regularly by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated February 2023 The Hajj is one of the most important religious events in the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Makkah each year to participate in the annual pilgrimage. With the Hajj 2023 coming closer, authorities have now announced … [Read more...]
Save money on a last-minute getaway with Breeze flights starting at $29 one-way
In case you missed it, ultra-low-cost airline Breeze Airways extended its “Get Off the Couch” sale through March, with flights across 86 routes from 33 cities starting at $29.This sale is good through Monday, but these fares may sell out before then.Deal basicsAirline: Breeze Airways.Routes: Across the Breeze network.How to book: Directly with the airline.Travel dates: From March 1 to March 31, … [Read more...]
Cruise giant Carnival just announced what may be its most unusual — and epic — itinerary ever
Carnival Cruise Line is about to operate what just may be its most off-the-beaten-path itinerary ever.The world's second-largest cruise brand on Wednesday announced that its 2,826-passenger Carnival Luminosa would sail a one-time voyage from Brisbane, Australia, to Seattle, following an epic, roundabout transpacific route that would take it all the way up to Japan and then to Alaska.Starting on … [Read more...]
Expedia, TUI-Backed Fund Created to Support Sustainable Tourism
Skift Take The UnTours Foundation is tired of all the talk and no action when it comes to making tourism sustainable. They hope their new $10 million fund will finally get the tourism industry in action mode. If the fund shows both impact and returns are possible, maybe the financial markets will take sustainable tourism more seriously as a business opportunity — a critical factor for … [Read more...]
New Hilton card offers: Earn up to 165,000 points with these bonuses
From low-budget to ultra-luxury, there’s a Hilton property for just about everyone. The global Hilton portfolio includes 18 brands and over 7,000 hotels.When it comes to cobranded credit cards, American Express offers Hilton travelers a variety of choices in that arena, too. There are four Amex Hilton credit cards, each offering a solid welcome offer for new cardholders — along with an array of … [Read more...]
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card review: Waived annual fee but limited perks
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card overviewFor business owners looking to dip their toes into the Delta cobranded card lineup, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is a solid starting point. It comes with an affordable annual fee(see rates and fees) and a few decent perks. But it … [Read more...]
Turkey Offers Hotel Rooms to Earthquake Survivors
Skift Take Although Turkish hotels have already set aside 10,000 rooms for survivors, the country will need a lot more to accommodate the thousands rendered homeless by the massive earthquake. Rashaad Jorden Turkey is grappling with one of the biggest challenges from the earthquake that flattened a swathe of its towns and cities: how to shelter hundreds of … [Read more...]
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Hilton Sees Signs of Pandemic’s Pent-Up Demand Moderating in 2023
Hilton Worldwide’s earnings report on Thursday was a good-news-bad-news story. In good news, the owner of 19 brands, such as Waldorf Astoria and DoubleTree, continued to see a strong hunger for travel through the end of 2022 thanks to a post-pandemic surge in trips. The stock price for the McLean, Virginia-based company surged to a nine-month high in reaction. But in bad news, the hotel … [Read more...]
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Southwest Premier Credit Card review: Good value and a free Companion Pass
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card overviewThe Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card is the middle of the pack when it comes to Southwest personal credit cards. While airline credit cards generally don’t come with too many perks, the absence of foreign transaction fees and 6,000-anniversary bonus points should help offset this card’s reasonable $99 annual fee. Card rating*: … [Read more...]
Q&A: Why You Should Put Payments at the Heart of Your Hospitality Tech Stack
Skift Take Implementing the jumble of tools and services needed to raise the bar on the guest experience can feel like untangling spaghetti. A unified platform centered on payments can not only streamline hospitality technology, it can also power data-driven insights that save time, improve operations, reinforce loyalty, and boost revenue. Planet In order to meet … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club loyalty program: The ultimate guide
Showing loyalty to Celebrity Cruises can get you some great rewards.Like many frequent cruiser programs, Celebrity’s Captain’s Club loyalty program doesn’t offer all that many truly valuable perks at its lower tiers. However, as you rise through the status levels, you’ll quickly reach a point where you’re getting all sorts of discounts, freebies and special access perks — from complimentary … [Read more...]
It’s ‘too expensive’: Many travelers are skipping spring break trips this year due to high prices
With winter weather continuing to grip much of the country, it’s no surprise that, for many people, spring break getaways are top of mind.Spring break typically falls in March or April for families with children in school and college students, though some students may have their spring break scheduled as early as February.But many would-be travelers have already found their spring break trips … [Read more...]