The state of Hawaii has increased its tax on accommodations, including for hotels and other short-term rentals, intending to use the revenue generated to address climate change. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaii will increase the state’s Transient Accommodation Tax from 10.25% to 11%, according to the governor’s office. Each county may also impose an extra…

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Two of Chase’s most popular credit cards — the mid-tier Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and its premium sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) — are well-loved at TPG due to several factors including the former’s reasonable $95 annual fee, bonus-earning rates on travel and dining and valuable travel…

JetBlue Airways is quickly slashing unprofitable flying. The New York-based carrier filed plans to exit two markets over the weekend, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. JetBlue will end its service between Boston and the Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) near Islip on May 7. It also won’t…

LYNDSEY MATTHEWS/THE POINTS GUY When the InterContinental Indianapolis opened in February, it marked the completion of a $120 million restoration of the landmark Illinois Building downtown. In addition to bringing this 100-year-old building into the modern era while preserving historic details, the InterContinental Indianapolis caught our attention: It earned a spot on TPG’s list of…