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Many travelers believe the Delta SkyMiles program has decreased in value over the years. However, Delta Medallion status can be extremely valuable if you travel with Delta regularly. One particularly valuable perk is the Choice Benefits program available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members.Whether you’re a newly minted Delta Medallion member or a longtime Delta Air Lines loyalist, here’s what you need to know about Delta Choice Benefits, including how to earn them, when to select them and which benefits are best.How to earn Delta Choice BenefitsYou earn Delta Choice Benefits each calendar year you qualify for Platinum or Diamond…

Going for Globalist status with Hyatt this year? Well, you can get a head start on elite night credits by getting out into nature.Right now, World of Hyatt has a limited-time offer of double tier-qualifying night credits for stays at Under Canvas luxury glamping sites. To earn the double tier-qualifying night credits, World of Hyatt members must register for the promotion online by Feb. 28 and complete stays with eligible nights between March 7 and June 15.Under Canvas has luxury camping destinations across the country near popular national parks like Arches and Great Smoky Mountains. But the Under Canvas experience…

Mews Acquires Clarity Hospitality Software to Extend its Reach in APAC and UK – Image Credit Unsplash    Mews has announced its acquisition of Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions. This move will extend Mews’ operations in Asia Pacific (APAC) and the UK. Clarity, established in New Zealand in 1992, offers property and event management systems to upscale properties and hotels. It expanded its presence to the UK in 2016 and now serves several hotel groups, event venues, and independent hotels throughout APAC and the UK. Currently, Mews’ technology is utilized by numerous hotels in APAC and the UK. This acquisition will bolster…

Today marks the debut of Peregrine Hospitality, a reimagined version of KSL Resorts. Peregrine Hospitality will continue to manage its portfolio of iconic hotels and resorts while actively pursuing opportunities for growth across all asset classes within the hospitality sector. Led by Chief Executive Officer Greg Kennealey, the Peregrine Hospitality executive team is comprised of Tom Barber, Chief Financial Officer; Ed Eynon, Chief Human Resources Officer; Catherine Hance, Chief Legal Officer; Pete Sams, Chief Operating Officer; and Mike Wilbert, Managing Director and Head of Acquisitions. The firm’s structure allows it to leverage its team’s strengths and considerable resources, relationships and…

Nature-Based Travel Retreats: The New Face of Mental Health Support – Image Credit Unsplash+    Emerging travel retreats, such as those offered by Mind Over Mountains and Blackdog Outdoors, combine outdoor pursuits with mental health support to foster overall well-being. These organizations create a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals to openly discuss and navigate their mental health challenges. With mental health disorders expected to affect half of the world’s population in their lifetime, the need for innovative and accessible solutions is pressing. Organisations like Mind Over Mountains and Blackdog Outdoors in the UK, and Hiking My Feelings in the…

Choice Privileges Mastercard overview The Choice Privileges® Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is a no-annual-fee option for travelers who enjoy staying at Choice Hotels properties. The card offers several perks, including 5 points per dollar spent when you use it to pay for qualifying Choice Hotels stays and 10 elite night credits per calendar year. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer. If you frequently stay at Choice Hotels, you might consider the Choice Privileges Mastercard. This card has no annual fee (see rates and fees),…

Spanish investment group acquires Hotel Vincci Bit from Grupo Rosales – Image Credit Iberostar    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Canary Islands family office acquires Labranda Suites Costa Adeje Tenerife An undisclosed Canary Islands-based family office has acquired the four-star, 409-room Labranda Suites Costa Adeje on Tenerife, Spain, from Spanish REIT Atom Hoteles SOCIMI, for €110 million (€268,950 per room). Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, and the property is situated on the south side of the island, 500 metres from the sea and 20 kms from Tenerife’s main airport, Reina Sofia. The property features…

ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUYThe Peninsula London made headlines when it opened in September 2023 as the city’s first billion-pound ($1.2 billion) hotel. Of course, a price tag like that was to be expected for a completely new hotel designed by British firm Hopkins Architects and constructed from the ground up (or rather, several stories below ground up) in one of the British capital’s most exclusive enclaves.We got a sneak peek shortly after the grand opening last year, but it was not until this past November that we booked a stay for the full experience. Here’s what it was like being…

Hotel Okura and Asset World Corporation to Launch Two New Hotels in Thailand    Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., a prominent Japanese hotel operator, has signed a new management agreement with Thailand’s Asset World Corporation (AWC). The agreement, signed on December 19, 2024, will result in two new hotels: Okura Resort Chiang Mai and The Okura Prestige Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel and Spa. Both properties are expected to open in 2028. This partnership with AWC, a key operator of Thai development projects, evolves from their previous collaboration in 2012, when the Okura Prestige Bangkok opened. Their latest joint venture is the Okura Cruise,…

W São Paulo Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    W São Paulo Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    W Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has launched its first Brazilian property, W São Paulo. The hotel is in a modern skyscraper in São Paulo’s bustling southern business district, providing guests with views of the Pinheiros River and city skyline. George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader at W Hotels, stated that the São Paulo location is designed to immerse itself in the dynamic energy of Brazil’s cultural vibrancy. W São Paulo combines local influences with the brand’s…