Conrad Cartagena, a hotel on Colombia’s northern coast, opened to great fanfare in 2018 only to exit the Hilton system last month.
The hotel had already been closed for some time due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and associated slump in demand. I have now confirmed from local sources here in Cartagena that the hotel won’t reopen as Conrad.
Accor Hotels launched an offer for double points in Europe (read more here) that excluded France (likely due to lockdown), but now there is another offer out.
Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can earn double points for stays in France between December 15 – January 31, 2021, if stays are booked after registering for this offer and by January 10.
Previously readers have sent us questions regarding the Marriott Bonvoy global promotion that ended on November 10th and the 3rd stay bonus of 5,000 points that were still missing.
These missing 5000 points have just posted on members Marriott Bonvoy accounts so you can check and see if yours were credited too!
U.S. Depart of Transportation (US DOT) today issued a ruling that affects those traveling with Emotional Support and Service Animals.
DOT now defines a service animal as a dog, no more cats or miniature horses, and airlines no longer need to accept emotional support animals (no longer considered service animals).
Emirates has sent out mass emails today about its offer for one (economy) or two free nights (business & first) at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai for travel by February 28, 2021.
This offer first sounds quite good, but it doesn’t match what Qatar Airways and Etihad have previously offered if you dig a bit deeper. You must make your eligible booking under this offer by December 23.
Some like it hot while others prefer a bit cooler in-room temperature. With preferences at extremes or anywhere in-between, shouldn’t guests be able to control the temperature of their room within a reasonable range?
A few Sundays ago, I decided to check out a Hilton hotel in Bogota closer to the airport where I had not stayed previously and I believe is a very new property.
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Alaska Airlines and their first class restricted one way fares between New York (JFK/EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX), USA.
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IHG Hotels in Europe are now offering flexible (no prepayment required) Winter Sale-rates for stays through April 30, 2021.
IHG Rewards Club members save 32% (non-member discount capped at 30%) on stays in the UK and Europe if booked by January 10.
American Airlines has now activated the promotion for a small amount of free AAdvantage miles and double reward miles offer for early 2021. Report your “gifts” in the comments section!
You need to log into your My Promotions on AA’s website to see what your offer is. The double miles for premium revenue travel on January 1 – February 28, 2021, should be open for all.
Malaysia Airlines previously announced its first Covid-19 miles and voucher extension policies that we have covered (read more here) and has now decided to extend expiring miles yet again.
The airline has also decided to extend member tiers that are earned based in 2019 activity through March 31, 2022 (by one year).
The hellish year of 2020 comes to an end four weeks from now (thank god) so here is our annual reminder to use up all travel credits that are attached to your credit card accounts.
Many of these credits are based on the calendar year so if you don’t use them right now they will disappear into thin air and you lose them.
Air France-KLM Flying Blue has brought back its promotional awards that are valid for travel February 1 – May 31, 2021, and must be booked by December 31.
50% off the usual number of miles required (although sometimes the rebate is capped at 25%).
