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Fashion Town Hotel Shenzhen – Image Credit Accor Accor’s MGallery Collection has expanded its presence in Greater China by launching three new hotels. The openings in Shenzhen, Wuxi, and Nanjing bring the total number of MGallery properties in the region to nine, with several more under development. The Fashion Town Hotel Shenzhen, the Dangkou Ancient Town Hotel Wuxi, and the Ming Hotel Nanjing all promise to provide guests with luxurious, sustainable, and personalized service. These openings follow the recent launch of the Chengdu Expo Waterfall Hotel, another MGallery property. Gary Rosen, CEO of Accor Greater China, described MGallery as one…
2024 was perhaps my biggest year yet, especially from a personal perspective.On the travel front, I logged upward of 100,000 miles on 59 flight segments, making it yet another busy year for me on the road. Some of the highlights include a ski trip to Europe in the winter, a sublime escape to Greece during the summer and an early-fall visit to Italy’s Puglia region.Given my job as a travel blogger and creator, some of my followers were surprised to see that I stopped traveling for nearly three months at the end of the year. That certainly wasn’t because I…
CBRE Group to Set Up Global Financial Headquarters in Midtown Manhattan – Image Credit CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. has announced plans to establish its Global Financial Headquarters at Lever House, 390 Park Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan. The company’s global corporate headquarters will remain at 2121 North Pearl Street in Dallas. The move to the Lever House location is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2025. This strategic move results from CBRE Group’s growing financial presence in New York and the expansion of its investment management business. The company has also been increasingly involved in the public and private…
If you’re new to the world of credit, you might be confused by several frequently used abbreviations. One of the most important ones is the annual percentage rate. In short, APR is the amount you are charged by a lender or credit card issuer for borrowing money on an annual basis.Regarding installment loans such as personal or auto loans, the APR encompasses both the interest and fees imposed by the lender. However, for credit cards, the APR solely refers to the interest rate and does not include any annual fees that may be applicable.Keep reading to learn more about purchase…
Hotel Brands Tighten Renovation Guidelines – Image Credit Pexels Hotel brands have become stricter with property improvement plans (PIPs), but owners and investors can still negotiate. Renovations have become a focal point for hotel brands, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining quality standards. Sean McCracken of CoStar suggests that hotel brands are becoming less flexible about enforcing PIPs, but owners and investors still have some room to negotiate. Hospitality Real Estate Counselors’ Senior Vice President Chris Stein notes that these changes have created some confusion in the transaction market. He emphasizes that owners and investors need to understand the implications…
Citi is a TPG advertising partnerIt’s time to start the new year off right, and that may mean finally redeeming your Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value.Or perhaps you’ll earn American Airlines AAdvantage status from your living room couch using American Airlines Loyalty Points.From opting for the best Marriott Choice Benefit to selecting the right airline for your American Express airline fee credit, here’s an overview of some points and miles tasks to consider as you settle into 2025.Choose your Marriott Choice BenefitsA suite at the JW Marriott Mauritius Resort. KYLE OLSEN/THE POINTS GUYIf you accrued 50 or more…
Get Ready: HITEC 2025 Call for Presentations – Insights from the HITEC Advisory Council – Image Credit HFTP Are you ready to take the stage and share your expertise with the global hospitality technology community? Starting January 8, 2025, the Call for Presentations for HITEC Indianapolis 2025 will be open for submissions. To help you prepare, we caught up with Katie Lee, Chair of the 2025 HITEC Advisory Council, and Lyle Worthington, Vice Chair, who shared their insights and personal tips for submitting standout proposals. Why is the Call for Presentations So Important? Katie Lee emphasizes how crucial this process…
Airline credit cards offer carrier-focused benefits and the ability to earn points and miles with a specific airline. I find good value in American Airlines and Air Canada cobranded credit cards because I consider their loyalty programs to be two of the best.But the right card for you will depend on several factors, such as your preferred airline, loyalty program, credit score and spending level, plus the benefits you value the most. With that in mind, here’s what you need to consider when choosing an airline credit card.How to choose the right airline credit card for meTo find the airline…
How To Manage Your Hotel’s Google Business Profile – By Jeremy Razook – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing Follow these tips for optimizing your hotel’s Google Business Profile to open the door to a bevy of SEM opportunities to increase the property’s visibility. This free search product, formerly Google My Business, is integral for hotels looking to attract local business and connect with customers performing location-based searches. We already know that holding real estate on the search engine results page (SERP) is super important, and Google’s constant algorithm updates play a prominent role. Whether you’re running a hotel or bed &…
You might just be getting back to work after the holidays, but if you’re smart, you’re already planning how to take your annual leave in 2025 to completely maximize the number of consecutive days off.Thankfully, we’ve done the hard work for you. We broke down the 2025 public holidays across the U.S., England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland so that you can get the most out of your PTO — often turning just four days of leave into nine days of time off.What days are public holidays in 2025?USNew Year’s Day: Wednesday, Jan. 1Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday,…