With very little fanfare, presumably because this is not necessarily the best time to be spending the marketing budget, Hilton has opened a new resort in Qatar, around 85km from Doha. It looks very .....

With very little fanfare, presumably because this is not necessarily the best time to be spending the .....

4 Feb 20214 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 131 comments

American Express has launched two new benefits this morning for holders of Business Platinum and Business Gold. We will do a longer article in a few days, but I wanted to give you a heads up now. Got .....

American Express has launched two new benefits this morning for holders of Business Platinum and Business .....

3 Feb 20213 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? I have written numerous articles before about using American Express Membership Rewards points and a few pieces on how I value airline miles .....

What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth? I have written numerous articles before about using .....

3 Feb 20213 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 32 comments

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2021. You can register here. It is particularly attractive because you will earn double elite night credits on qualifying stays. As we covered .....

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first promotion for 2021. You can register here. It is particularly .....

3 Feb 20213 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 55 comments

In early January, we outlined Marriott Bonvoy’s plans to help you retain or gain elite status in 2021 despite reduced travelling. There are two elements to this. One is an interesting new .....

In early January, we outlined Marriott Bonvoy’s plans to help you retain or gain elite status in 2021 .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

JetBlue has unveiled ‘Mint Suite,’ a new business class suite it will launch on its inaugural transatlantic flights later this year. And, we have to say, it looks pretty impressive. In .....

JetBlue has unveiled ‘Mint Suite,’ a new business class suite it will launch on its inaugural .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rhys Jones • 44 comments

Whilst you will have to wait until 2022 for this, it looks like Berlin will become to be one of the best cities in Europe for high-end Marriott Bonvoy hotels. As well as having one of the few The Ritz .....

Whilst you will have to wait until 2022 for this, it looks like Berlin will become to be one of the best .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Hilton Honors has historically offered some excellent Formula 1 redemptions for points due to its sponsorship of the McLaren team. A new virtual event is now available. For 15,000 Hilton Honors .....

Hilton Honors has historically offered some excellent Formula 1 redemptions for points due to its sponsorship .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess

Menswear retailer Hackett offers 10 Avios for every £1 you spend. It is currently running a very aggressive sale to clear unsold stock.  All sale items are reduced by 50%, including blazers, .....

Menswear retailer Hackett offers 10 Avios for every £1 you spend. It is currently running a very aggressive .....

2 Feb 20212 February 2021 by Rob Burgess