Marriott leaders hint at cost cutting that will almost certainly impact future hotel stays

At a time when major hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton increasingly grow by appealing to owners of existing hotels to take on a new brand affiliation, the executives of these brands have to do what they can to sweeten the deal. Monday morning, Marriott’s executive team indicated they’re about to roll out a major…

Flexibility is key: Why I (mostly) like the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club changes

On Oct. 30, Virgin Atlantic rolled out the long-awaited changes to its Flying Club program, and overall, they were not as bad as I had feared. For Flying Club members, all seats on Virgin-operated flights are now available to book with Virgin points, a dramatic shift from the strictly capacity-controlled system the program previously operated…

Last-minute strategies to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status

With just a couple of months remaining until the new year, now is the time to earn Marriott elite qualifying nights for your 2025 status. Depending on your status tier and the hotel brand, Marriott elite status includes perks like complimentary suite upgrades, a welcome gift, lounge access and late checkout. This guide will show…

Some premium cards now require an ‘extreme couponing’ mindset

An up to $50 Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit every six months (January-June and July-December; up to $100 each calendar year). An up to $20 monthly statement credit toward digital entertainment (up to $240 per calendar year). An up to $300 annual Equinox statement credit each calendar year. Also, up to $15 in monthly Uber…