Whilst I suspect that the majority of HfP readers are members of the IHG One Rewards loyalty programme, there is a special offer running if you are not. IHG One Rewards is the loyalty programme for .....

Whilst I suspect that the majority of HfP readers are members of the IHG One Rewards loyalty programme, there .....

10 Feb 202510 February 2025 by Rob Burgess

If you have an early morning flight from Heathrow, it can come as a surprise when you realise that, midweek, the first Piccadilly Line train from central London doesn’t arrive at the airport .....

If you have an early morning flight from Heathrow, it can come as a surprise when you realise that, midweek, .....

17 Feb 202517 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Whilst there is no overarching World of Hyatt promotion at the moment, Hyatt has launched an offer for its midscale Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios brands. The offer runs until 7th .....

Whilst there is no overarching World of Hyatt promotion at the moment, Hyatt has launched an offer for its .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

In a surprising move, Lucknam Park – the well regarded 42-room luxury hotel and spa near Bath – is to join Accor Live Limitless. It will be the launch hotel for a new Accor brand, Emblems .....

In a surprising move, Lucknam Park – the well regarded 42-room luxury hotel and spa near Bath – is .....

12 Jun 202512 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 11 comments

East Midlands Airport has unveiled its refurbished Escape lounge after a two month closure. The lounge can be found on the lower level, heading towards Gates 8-23. It accepts Priority Pass and .....

East Midlands Airport has unveiled its refurbished Escape lounge after a two month closure. The lounge can be .....

5 Apr 20255 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 17 comments

As we reported in July, Virgin Atlantic is building a brand new Clubhouse lounge in Los Angeles. It has now released some images of the new space. News of the lounge initially leaked in official .....

As we reported in July, Virgin Atlantic is building a brand new Clubhouse lounge in Los Angeles. It has now .....

13 Sep 202413 September 2024 by Rhys Jones • 12 comments

If all goes to plan, ‘The Reach at Piccadilly’ hotel will open in Manchester tomorrow. The hotel is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute portfolio. This is a sister brand to Autograph .....

If all goes to plan, ‘The Reach at Piccadilly’ hotel will open in Manchester tomorrow. The hotel .....

8 Jul 20248 July 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Virgin Wines has finally become a full Virgin Red partner. It has run various offers in the past to earn points, and wine is a popular redemption for Virgin Points, but you have never been able to .....

Virgin Wines has finally become a full Virgin Red partner. It has run various offers in the past to earn .....

3 Aug 20243 August 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

Virgin Atlantic has announced two more new routes for 2025, on top of the earlier launch of Toronto. It’s good news for people who feel that Virgin Atlantic is focused too much on the United .....

Virgin Atlantic has announced two more new routes for 2025, on top of the earlier launch of Toronto. .....

2 Sep 20242 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 98 comments

Hilton Honors has launched two new Mastercard payment cards. And, very interestingly, they are DEBIT cards and not credit cards. You can see full details of the new Hilton Honors debit cards, and .....

Hilton Honors has launched two new Mastercard payment cards. And, very interestingly, they are DEBIT cards and .....

26 Sep 202426 September 2024 by Rob Burgess • 150 comments

Back in August, Marriott announced a 20-year licensing agreement with Sonder. Sonder operates 200 so-called “apartment-style accommodations in urban markets.” The deal will see Marriott .....

Back in August, Marriott announced a 20-year licensing agreement with Sonder. Sonder operates 200 so-called .....

1 Nov 20241 November 2024 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. You have always been able to convert Bonvoy points into Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios at the usual 3:1 rate, but .....

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. You have always been able to .....

6 Dec 20246 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Hyatt has launched a sale for stays at hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with savings of up to 20%. You need to book by 6th December for stays by 20th April 2025. You need to use a promo .....

Hyatt has launched a sale for stays at hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with savings of up to .....

8 Nov 20248 November 2024 by Rob Burgess

We don’t cover Wizz Air much on HfP, although we do have the infamous trip review from Rhys last year on his £1.79 all-in ticket. He survived the experience unscathed and with minimal damage to .....

We don’t cover Wizz Air much on HfP, although we do have the infamous trip review from Rhys last year on .....

21 Jan 202321 January 2023 by Rob Burgess • 1 comment