Not many people know that a) Accor is the largest hotel group in Europe and b) it has virtually no presence in the United States outside the luxury / upscale sector, with only 41 hotels in total. Do .....

Not many people know that a) Accor is the largest hotel group in Europe and b) it has virtually no presence in .....

25 Jul 202525 July 2025 by Rob Burgess

Marriott’s acquisition of citizenM hotels for $355 million has reached legal completion. It’s a complex structure. Marriott is only buying the brand itself. The selling shareholders will .....

Marriott’s acquisition of citizenM hotels for $355 million has reached legal completion. It’s a .....

25 Jul 202525 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 4 comments

This is our review of the DoubleTree Perth Waterfront hotel – not to be confused with the DoubleTree Perth Northbridge. For my first visit to Perth – as part of my big Qantas tour – .....

This is our review of the DoubleTree Perth Waterfront hotel – not to be confused with the DoubleTree .....

25 Jul 202525 July 2025 by Rhys Jones • 31 comments

I was in two minds about whether we should write about this, given that it will just cause a gnashing of teeth from those who missed out, but I thought we probably should. If it makes you feel any .....

I was in two minds about whether we should write about this, given that it will just cause a gnashing of teeth .....

24 Jul 202524 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 93 comments

Two interesting new or extended cashback offers have appeared on American Express cards. Virgin Atlantic Holidays Virgin Atlantic Holidays has extended its current deal, it seems. You will receive .....

Two interesting new or extended cashback offers have appeared on American Express cards. Virgin Atlantic .....

24 Jul 202524 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Back in May, I attended the Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal Champions League semi-final in Paris as the guest of ALL – Accor Live Limitless. My article is here. This was not your normal ticket. I .....

Back in May, I attended the Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal Champions League semi-final in Paris as the guest .....

23 Jul 202523 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments

This is our review of Qantas’ non-stop London to Perth flight on a Boeing 787-9. It is the first (and so far only) non-stop service between the UK and Australia, and a far cry from the days of .....

This is our review of Qantas’ non-stop London to Perth flight on a Boeing 787-9. It is the first (and so .....

23 Jul 202523 July 2025 by Rhys Jones • 73 comments

Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar have launched the two-way transfer partnership that was announced last October. Marriott Bonvoy has always been happy for members to transfer their points to other schemes. .....

Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar have launched the two-way transfer partnership that was announced last October. .....

23 Jul 202523 July 2025 by HfP Partner Content • 67 comments

Last week we covered the opening of the new The Hoxton Edinburgh hotel, on the site of what was the Hilton Grosvenor. Bar image below. What we didn’t realise at the time is that this Hoxton .....

Last week we covered the opening of the new The Hoxton Edinburgh hotel, on the site of what was the Hilton .....

23 Jul 202523 July 2025 by Rob Burgess

Hotel news in brief: Hilton sells Oasis VIP packages for a record price If you are interested in what people are willing to pay for tickets for the upcoming Oasis concerts at Wembley, here is an .....

Hotel news in brief: Hilton sells Oasis VIP packages for a record price If you are interested in what people .....

23 Jul 202523 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 14 comments

Last weekend we published an article to let you know that a large amount of First Class Avios availability had opened up on most routes to the United States – albeit only for travel in the next .....

Last weekend we published an article to let you know that a large amount of First Class Avios availability had .....

22 Jul 202522 July 2025 by Rhys Jones • 58 comments

After myriad delays, we have a firm date for the launch of the EU’s Entry Exit System – 12th October. From this date, everyone travelling into the EU must have four fingerprints and a .....

After myriad delays, we have a firm date for the launch of the EU’s Entry Exit System – 12th .....

22 Jul 202522 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 213 comments

Whilst it has never made a big song and dance of it, Mastercard ranks its credit cards into different tiers. The free Barclaycard Avios card, for example, has a ‘World’ logo on it, whilst .....

Whilst it has never made a big song and dance of it, Mastercard ranks its credit cards into different tiers. .....

22 Jul 202522 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

IHG, the group behind Kimpton, Regent, InterContinental etc, launched a new programme for luxury travel agents last year to encourage them to book for their clients. ‘IHG Destined’, as it .....

IHG, the group behind Kimpton, Regent, InterContinental etc, launched a new programme for luxury travel agents .....

21 Jul 202521 July 2025 by Rob Burgess • 81 comments