STAMFORD, Conn.— Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the signing of Aloft Kiev, which will mark the entrance of Aloft Hotels into Ukraine when it opens in 2015. Created to shake up the staid and traditional mid-market hotel sector, Aloft is…
While this is of course unscientific study, here are 10 hotels that techies seem to flock to The W Austin– just a few blocks from the Austin Convention Center, and at the heart of South by Southwest. Thanks to South…
I’m always excited to see an amenity kit review from Frequently Flying. I have no idea why I like them so much, but I do. I guess some of it has to do with that mysterious allure of what type…
Star-Power Stays: The Five Best Celebrity-Owned Hotels From the HotelsCombined Blog: by David Haddad We’re not quite sure what it is, but celebrities seem to have a real knack for the hotel business. Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola and Richard…
Le Meridien Breaks Ground on New Hotel in Arts District of Columbus Slated to Debut in Early 2015, Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, to be located in the City’s Short North NEW YORK–Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced…
I got an email yesterday advertising a deal that sounded too good to be true. A 5-day, 4-night stay at the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico, for only $319 dollars? But wait, there’s more. In addition…
Did you know that in Thailand there’s a color for every day of the week? As you can imagine, this tradition is not as popular with young Thais, but many more traditional Thais still know the colors and when to…
Sept 6th is right around the corner and that means the Charleston Sessions aka “DO” is almost here. We’re really excited. There are only 10 5 spots – so if you want to enjoy a great weekend in Charleston, please register…
A common question among people considering a visit to the land of smiles, Thailand. Is It Safe To Travel To Thailand? Whenever you travel, you have to consider your own personal safety, especially when you’re traveling abroad. Every country has it’s…
In January of 2013 China set a new policy allowing tourists from 45 countries to visit Beijing or Shanghai for up to 72 hours without a visa. If you are transiting China, you can now add a stop-over and…
When I tell people I fly Air China, the typical response I get is, “why?” Well, if you haven’t had the opportunity to fly on Air China’s new Boeing 777-300 ER then you haven’t met the new Air China. Air China’s…
American Airlines and US Airways plan to fight back: Companies Will Mount Vigorous And Strong Defense of Merger FORT WORTH, Texas and TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2013 — AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group,…
Here’s the official release announcing the finalists. Do you agree with the finalists? A few are really surprising to me. Winners to be Named at APEX/IFSA EXPO in Anaheim NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2013 — The passengers have spoken! The 2012-2013…
It’s time for a #TravelTuesday giveaway. To enter follow @VeryGoodPoints on Twitter. All current followers will be automatically entered. Rules: – The Promotion is open to legal residents of the United States and DC who are twenty-one (21) years of age or…
Bangkok is one the best cities in the world for street food, and whenever someone new comes to work with me in Bangkok the first thing they ask is, can I eat the street food? The hotel I stay in…
Marriott has suffered several data breaches over the past 10 years, so this week’s news of yet another breach doesn’t come as a huge surprise. Marriott had, and I believe still has, one of the of the least stringent password…