“Manhattan’s Midtown is in a real estate crisis. Office vacancies are high, rents have been plummeting, and tenants are moving to New Jersey. A combination of outdated building stock, the economic recession, and a lack of amenities in the neighborhood…
CHICAGO, July 12, 2013 — United Airlines announced the company is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide innovative new benefits exclusively to United’s most frequent flyers seeking a luxury driving experience. MileagePlus Premier members can now receive incentives of up to $5,000 when purchasing or…
Hyatt in India Announces Appointment of First Female GM When I read the headline, all I could say was, wow! It took until 2013 for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts to appoint a woman GM in India? In a country where…
A lot is being made of how much – or how little – time the Asiana Flight 214 pilot had in flying the Boeing 747. I’ve read several articles where the author has said “I wouldn’t fly if I knew…
Living Social is running a promotion for 20% off deals through July 18th. You can find some great deals, especially deals to make your travel more fun, on Living Social. Use code July20 Here are some ideas Visiting Charleston? Live…
Howie, who you all know from Frugal Travel Guy, has generously given me two SPG Ticketmaster Codes to give away. There are two codes, one for 10 and one for 50. (read more about the program here http://www.ticketmaster.com/spg) If you can…
Starwood Preferred Guest and Westin Hotels Serve an Ace at the 2013 US Open Advantage SPG Members – SPG Offers Access to a Private Tennis Clinic with Andy Roddick, Courtside Seats, Match Viewing from the SPG Luxury Suite inArthur Ashe Stadium, Private Stadium…
The most likely scenario, it seems, is that Edward Snowden may try to fly to Venezuela to seek asylum from prosecution in the United States. Getting to Venezuela, however, may prove tricky and leave Snowden at risk of capture. Snowden…
I love that little unexpected knock at the door when I see the Fedex guy holding a shiny box with an SPG logo on it! This box not only had the Starwood Preferred Gust logo, but a Kate Spade Logo…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Turkey with the Sheraton Bursa Hotel and Aloft Bursa Hotel in Turkey Starwood Debuts in Bursa, Expanding the Company’s Portfolio to Nine Hotels across Turkey with a 10th to Open later this Year BURSA, Turkey–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 10,…
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, Officially Launches at Los Angeles International Airport LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — To honor its cultural heritage, Fiji Airways has announced a new refreshed brand at a celebratory launch event at Los Angeles International Airport. American travelers…
A robber who pretended to be a guest at the ultra-luxe Peninsula in Hong Kong hotel was able to trick the staff into opening an in-room safe and escaped with HK$50,000 (about $6,446 USD). The man approached the front desk…
NEW YORK, July 9, 2013 — Singapore Airlines today launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel. Customers traveling on select flights between Singapore and London will be the first to experience the new cabin…
You can enter to win a Westin Heavenly Bed – and take advantage of some great sale prices – through this Westin Promotion . Right now Pillows are 25% off, Beds are 20% off and White Tea scent products are 30%…
Consumers Can Now Sleep Well with Westin at home, in-flight or at one of More than 193 Hotels Around the Globe STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 9, 2013– Westin Hotels & Resorts is once again changing the game in the travel industry by becoming…
Scheduled to Open in 2014, Hotel Bristol, Odessa will Offer Authentic Travel Experiences to Global Explorers in Ukraine ODESSA, Ukraine—Jul. 9, 2013– Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced that Hotel Bristol in Odessa, Ukraine will join The Luxury Collection® portfolio. Jointly owned by L.A.R.K. LLC (Vertex Hotel Group TM)…