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I’m doing the SAS EuroBonus million-mile challenge. In total, the challenge will consist of me traveling for 25 days on 18 flights and visiting 15 different countries on 15 different SkyTeam airlines in order to end up with 1 million SAS EuroBonus miles.My first week on the road took me from Portland to Seoul, South Korea, via Seattle, and on to Bali on a combination of carriers including Delta, Korean Air and Garuda Indonesia.After several blissful (if rainy) days in Bali, it was time to take to the skies again. Here’s where I went next and what I’ve been up…

German leisure carrier Condor is trimming its U.S. route map in 2025.This week, the airline notified four U.S. airports of its plans to cut its seasonal nonstop service from Frankfurt.Next year, the carrier will end flights from its German base city to San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).As part of the network shake-up, Condor is also trimming two additional North American routes to Edmonton and Halifax in Canada.ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYCourt ruling prompted changeIn slashing its 2025 North American plans, Condor cited a…

Contrary to popular belief, not all of us at TPG benefit from a ton of travel perks … even perks that we write about daily, like elite status.When I joined TPG in 2021, I had never had any sort of airline elite status. I did not have a cobranded airline credit card, and I traveled inconsistently — especially compared to my colleagues, some of whom travel weekly. Achieving even entry-level elite status seemed out of reach.But thanks to winning 30,000 Loyalty Points in a raffle, I did manage to obtain AAdvantage Gold status at the end of 2021; that guaranteed…

Good news for Bilt Rewards members: Jan. 1 is another Bilt Rent Day.As on previous Rent Days, you can snag double points on Rent Day for nonrent purchases, book a Bilt Neighborhood Comedy experience and play the “Rent Free” game. Bilt is also offering an Accor Live Limitless status match, New Year’s Eve Neighborhood Dining experiences and free “Rent Day Rumble” classes at select Rumble Boxing studios to celebrate this Rent Day.Here’s what you need to know about the January Bilt Rent Day promotions.Accor Live Limitless status matchBetween Jan. 1 at midnight EST and Jan. 2 at 2:59 a.m. EST,…

There’s a lot to love about Mexico — the historic cities, the sizzling street tacos, the colorful festivals and the endless art. But undoubtedly, what draws most visitors to Mexico, first and foremost, are its show-stopping beaches. With nearly 6,000 miles of coastline split between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Sea of Cortez, Mexico serves up a sandy buffet that appeals to everyone. Whether you’re a sun-worshipper, a wave-chaser or a beach bum only in it for the tacos and sunsets, there’s something here for you.But not all beaches are created equal, and Mexico’s offerings fall into…

Highlights A jump in performance provided an early holiday gift for hoteliers Nine of every 10 U.S. markets posted RevPAR gains Group demand looks unstoppable Second highest Global RevPAR gain of the year A perfect storm of factors U.S. hotel industry revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose a whopping 18.2% during the week ending 14 December 2024. This was the highest weekly RevPAR gain since February 2023 (excluding a recent week that was skewed by the Thanksgiving calendar shift). The strong performance was seen across the industry, driven largely by an 8.9% gain in average daily rate (ADR), which was…

General Manager Chris Suarez Tapped to Lead Nobu Hotel Palo Alto USA, Palo Alto, California. December 26, 2024 Nobu Hotel Palo Alto, an award-winning 73-room boutique hotel, has announced Chris Suarez as the hotel’s new general manager. An industry veteran with nearly 25 years of hospitality experience up the California coast, Suarez will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s operations including daily functions, ensure an exceptional guest experience, as well as manage and lead a dedicated team to maintain the highest standards of the Nobu brand’s globally known hospitality. Previously the Director of Sales & Marketing at Nobu Hotel Palo…

Maldives is targeting a 15% growth in tourism next year, aiming to welcome 2.3 million tourists and generate $5 billion in revenue, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced today. The announcement came during a ceremony at Velana International Airport to celebrate the arrival of the tourist who marked the country achieving its 2024 tourism milestone of two million visitors. This year’s achievement represents a historic first in the Maldives, with the highest number of tourists recorded in a single year, single day, and single month. “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in…

For the first time in its history, Maldives has reached the milestone of welcoming two million tourists in a single year. This achievement marks a significant moment for the nation’s tourism industry, underscoring its global appeal as a premier travel destination. The target of two million tourists, set for this year, was officially achieved today. To commemorate the occasion, a special ceremony was held at Velana International Airport, where the landmark visitor was welcomed with fanfare. The two millionth tourist, Astrid Dirnegger from Austria, arrived in Maldives with her husband and two children. As part of the celebrations, she received…

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on Wednesday announced an additional loan of Dh147 million ($40 million) to support the completion of the Velana International Airport (VIA) project in the Maldives. This follows an earlier loan of Dh183.5 million ($50 million) provided in 2017 for the project’s initial phases, highlighting the airport’s vital role in driving tourism, a key pillar of the Maldivian economy. The Velana International Airport development project will be expanded to accommodate up to 26 gates for passenger access to aircraft, in addition to a building for international flights. The new expansion will accommodate the increase in the…