Plenty of Black Friday Deals!
Rounding up some of the best Black Friday deals in travel and tech that I see!
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Marriott Quietly Removes Elite Benefits From Online Travel Agency Bookings
Marriott quietly made a change that’s likely to have a big impact on frequent travelers. Loyalty program members will no longer have elite benefits on stays booked through online travel agencies (OTAs). Will all Marriott properties be enforcing this rule, or will it be selectively enforced? Are you willing to risk it?
CONFIRMED: Hyatt Members Need To Book Direct To Get Free Breakfast At Hyatt Place
Free breakfast is a hot topic this week. Changes at Hyatt Place seem to indicate where the industry is heading in their quest to get customers to book directly.
Just Because You Can Book A Ticket Through An Online Travel Agency……
Sites like Expedia and Orbitz make it so easy to search for travel, don’t they? But, they’re not a replacement for a real travel agent. Nor are they a replacement for common sense. A recent situation yields some tips for how to protect yourself from issues booking with an online travel agency.
Save $350 On A Hotel Stay; On Sale Today Only!
With only 50 of these packages available, if you want a $350 discount on a hotel stay, you better be ready to go right at 1pm EST.
Preview The First Two Weeks Of Daily Getaways (Vacations For Real People)
Daily Getaways are travel discounts for normal people. Some deals represent a modest savings while others can save you significant amounts of money on your next vacation. Truly awesome deals are harder to find than they used to be, so plan ahead and research the packages you’re considering.
How Marriott’s Partnership With TripAdvisor May Deliver Them Higher Ratings (And Profit)
The Marriott partnership with TripAdvisor is an interesting one. Marriott is the only major top-tier chain to negotiate a direct booking deal with TripAdvisor (Best Western has one as well). What does this mean for the accuracy of TripAdvisor’s rankings? How about the future of companies like Expedia and Orbitz?
Is TripAdvisor Selling Out With Their Marriott Deal?
TripAdvisor has been shifting from a company that just provides objective 3rd party reviews to one that can book your next vacation for you. Now that Marriott and TripAdvisor have a deal for direct bookings, have TripAdvisor’s motives changed? Read more…
35% Discount On Expedia Hotel Gift Card Today
The final Daily Getaway is new for this year and a good one, a $1,000 Expedia gift card for $650. In case you’re not familiar, Daily Getaways are daily deals sponsored by the US Travel Association. Some are better than others, so you need…
Breaking Down The Final Week of 2015 Daily Getaways
I like all the deals Daily Getaways is offering this week, although there are only 3 of them, including Fairmont getaways, Las Vegas deals and a huge discount from Expedia. There are still some deals left, and you can find my write-ups of the…