Veiled as a response to members' requests, Hilton is changing one of its most important elite member benefits. In that change, Hilton swaps free breakfasts for elite credits instead. Oh, and they say the change is only temporary. … [Read more...] about Hilton Swaps Free Breakfasts for Elite Credits
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The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021
Of all the credit card types available, hotel credit cards are the ones I carry the most. This is not because I actively use all of them to accrue points but because of the ancillary values provided. So, here are what I consider to be the best hotel credit cards 2021 edition. … [Read more...] about The Best Hotel Credit Cards 2021
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
Vegas Resort Fees Are Increasing Again, Hilton Returns
If business is stagnant, you raise prices, right? Well, that's what's happening in Sin City, as Vegas resort fees are increasing again. At least point redemption options are getting better, as Hilton returns to the Vegas Strip! … [Read more...] about Vegas Resort Fees Are Increasing Again, Hilton Returns
Hilton Hotel Coming to Honolulu Airport
While news of a new Marriott Vacation Club in Waikiki caught me off-guard. But news yesterday of a new Hilton hotel coming to Honolulu Airport surprised the hell out of me! … [Read more...] about Hilton Hotel Coming to Honolulu Airport
Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
In the face of what's going to be its most difficult year in a long time, Hawaiian Air adds SFO frequency. Plus, Hilton Grand Vacations announces sales timelines for its two new Hawaii properties. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
Mandarin Oriental Leaves Vegas, Returns to Hawaii
Luxury hotelier Mandarin Oriental has many properties around the world, but its footprint in the U.S. is limited; especially now as the Mandarin Oriental leaves Vegas. But that could change soon, as the company is making a return to Hawaii soon. … [Read more...] about Mandarin Oriental Leaves Vegas, Returns to Hawaii
Airline Fee Changes and Hotel Promotions
Sorry, guys, I haven't been keeping up with the news. Marriott's shenanigans and continued problems have been keeping me busy. But, it's time to change that. So, here's the latest airline fee changes and hotel promotions you need to know about. … [Read more...] about Airline Fee Changes and Hotel Promotions
Year in Review 2017 Edition
This past year had been one of my busiest travel years to date. It's also been a year of significant changes in the industry and continued shenanigans. So let's do a year in review 2017 edition. … [Read more...] about Year in Review 2017 Edition
Second Oahu Embassy Suites Opens
The second Oahu Embassy Suites opens for business in the second city of Kapolei. … [Read more...] about Second Oahu Embassy Suites Opens
