Whilst citizenM hotels don’t offer a loyalty programme or miles in any airline scheme, they are popular with our readers due to their mix of low price and modern design. We’ve been able to .....

Whilst citizenM hotels don’t offer a loyalty programme or miles in any airline scheme, they are popular .....

15 Nov 202315 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

What is the best Avios business credit card? American Express has reopened the British Airways Accelerating Business credit card to new applicants. You can apply here. This is an attractive card. The .....

What is the best Avios business credit card? American Express has reopened the British Airways Accelerating .....

14 Nov 202314 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned upmarket chauffeur service Wheely’s New First Class service – click to read more. It is, easily, the most luxurious ‘on demand’ chauffeur .....

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned upmarket chauffeur service Wheely’s New First Class service – .....

14 Nov 202314 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

According to a report in the Telegraph last weekend (paywall), Virgin Group is preparing to announce a new rail service to break Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. The report says that .....

According to a report in the Telegraph last weekend (paywall), Virgin Group is preparing to announce a new .....

14 Nov 202314 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 75 comments

Tesco and Avios may have gone their separate ways but Virgin Atlantic remains a Tesco Clubcard partner. Virgin Atlantic has launched another bonus if you agree to convert your future Clubcard .....

Tesco and Avios may have gone their separate ways but Virgin Atlantic remains a Tesco Clubcard partner. .....

14 Nov 202314 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

This is our review of the British Airways Galleries First lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5. There are some unexpected gaps in our airport lounge reviews. We’ve been to every corner of the UK to .....

This is our review of the British Airways Galleries First lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5. There are some .....

13 Nov 202313 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 145 comments

Which? magazine has brought back one of its regular highlights – the best and worst UK hotel chains, as voted for by its readers. You can see the full article on the Which? website here. There .....

Which? magazine has brought back one of its regular highlights – the best and worst UK hotel chains, as .....

13 Nov 202313 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 80 comments

Priority Pass has unveiled a number of new restaurant deals across Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol airports for its cardholders. At each, you will receive a £15 credit towards a meal. If your .....

Priority Pass has unveiled a number of new restaurant deals across Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol airports .....

13 Nov 202313 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest reviews and features. This newsletter is the successor to Malcolm Ginsberg’s Business .....

Welcome to your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as our latest .....

13 Nov 202313 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

Marriott Bonvoy is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card. Time is running out though. Until Tuesday (14th November 2023) the sign-up bonus .....

Marriott Bonvoy is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express .....

12 Nov 202312 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 5 comments

easyJet has launched a luggage collection service at London Gatwick, in conjunction with luggage handler Airportr. What is impressive is that this service is FREE for easyJet FLEXI fare customers. An .....

easyJet has launched a luggage collection service at London Gatwick, in conjunction with luggage handler .....

12 Nov 202312 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 29 comments

I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel Trends’ report for 2024. You can read the full report on the Expedia website here. The one .....

I went to a dinner last week sponsored by Expedia which was designed to promote their new ‘Travel .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

As the end of the calendar year approaches, you may have realised that you are a few nights short of retaining your hotel elite status. You may have decided to try a hotel mattress run. This is where .....

As the end of the calendar year approaches, you may have realised that you are a few nights short of retaining .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess

Hilton has announced that the Columbus Hotel in Monte Carlo, once part owned by racing driver David Coulthard, is to join the Curio Collection brand. The hotel will be known as Columbus Hotel .....

Hilton has announced that the Columbus Hotel in Monte Carlo, once part owned by racing driver David Coulthard, .....

11 Nov 202311 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 67 comments