Many of the major hotel brands recently announced mask requirements based on the AHLA guidelines. But, some of the guidelines are causing job security concerns, causing Hawaii hotels to push back against the Stay Safe guidelines. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
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Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
For our long weekend in Portland, I made it a point to stay in a hotel I've been wanting to check out for some time now. So, I booked us a room at the Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, in downtown Portland. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
Marriott Gives Members Massive Elite Status Boost
WOW! Marriott gives members a massive elite status boost! Yes, this should be a no-brainer given the current state of travel, but given Marriott's stance lately, I really didn't expect this from them. … [Read more...] about Marriott Gives Members Massive Elite Status Boost
Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
All, we've made it nearly halfway through 2020. But, 2019 might as well have been over a thousand years ago, right? And given the drastically different circumstances, let's do a mid-2020 points and miles update. … [Read more...] about Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is Raising its Fees
As Las Vegas begins to move towards reopening and welcoming guests back, one property is taking a peculiar stance - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is raising its fees. And that doesn't make a lot of sense to me. … [Read more...] about The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is Raising its Fees
Most Hawaii Hotels Begin Issuing One-Time Use Keys
Last week, Hawaii lawmakers threw out some interesting quarantine enforcement ideas. Well, it appears one of those ideas is being implemented as most Hawaii hotels begin issuing one-time use keys. … [Read more...] about Most Hawaii Hotels Begin Issuing One-Time Use Keys
Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
The last hotel of the three we stayed in while touring the PNW with my grandparents was the Seattle Airport Marriott. And it fit our needs perfectly. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
I’m Done Playing Games with World of Hyatt
There's no doubt that the World of Hyatt loyalty program is an excellent program if you're a top-tier elite. But if you're just trying to redeem points, it can be frustrating. And I'm done playing games with World of Hyatt. … [Read more...] about I’m Done Playing Games with World of Hyatt
Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
With new quarantine orders in place, a shelter-in-place order on two islands, and vastly reduced service from Hawaiian Airlines, it comes as no surprise that Hawaii hotels are suspending operations. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
Hotels and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
So far, all my coronavirus coverage has revolved around airlines. But, hotels (obviously) play a large role in travel too. So here's what you need to know about hotels and COVID-19. That said, airlines are loosening rules more too. … [Read more...] about Hotels and COVID-19: What You Need to Know