Hyatt telegraphed this move a little bit. They’ve been open to exploring new channels of hotel loyalty. Hyatt has also made interesting acquisitions like Miraval. So, what can we expect from Hyatt’s foray into the world of vacation home rentals?
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Amazon Prime Day is under way! If you’re unfamiliar with Prime Day, it’s sorta like Christmas in July. It’s an Amazon-created holiday where they discount thousands of items on their site. Last year, the pricing was as good or better than many Black Friday deals. I have a master post with all the deals I’ve referenced for this year’s sale. Check this page for all the current deals I’ve written about. I’ll be updating it throughout Prime Day. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can sign up for a […]
Cheap Flights To Canada and Europe, 5,000 Bonus Hilton Points And A Lot More Seats On Planes
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Cheap Flights to Europe, BIG JetBlue Fare Sale, $20 Off Your Next Uber Ride And A REALLY Bad Chase Rumor
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Cheap Flights To Asia And California, Restaurant Acting Badly And Lufthansa Joins Airbnb
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Should Airbnb Be Illegal?
Airbnb has grown immensely, surpassing Hyatt in terms of company value. Home sharing is rampant with lots of competitors in the space. But, should it be regulated? Should homeowners looking to rent out a room be required to pay some sort of lodging tax?
Cheap Flights To Europe, Awesome SPG Bonus Offers And Free Data From VZW
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Hyatt’s CEO Talks About Loyalty, Gives Some Hints On Strategy
Hyatt’s CEO, Mark Hoplamazian, gets candid about a number of key topics in the hotel industry. He talks about loyalty, the upcoming merger of Marriott and Starwood, and where he thinks Hyatt is going in the future.
Cheap Flights Through The US And 6 People You Might Hate On Airplanes. The Best of the Rest For Wednesday, August 19th 2015
6 people you might hate on airplanes, a rough landing on American, and more cheap flights. Read more….
A Cautionary Tale on Airbnb
Airbnb has taken the travel industry by storm with more than a million total rooms under their control. But, there are safety factors to consider when you’re preparing to stay in one of their rooms.
