Rakuten, one of TPG’s favorite online shopping portals, is offering an alternative to Amazon Prime Day with bonus rewards at hundreds of retailers from July 7 to 11. Plus, more deals will be revealed every Wednesday this summer — including 25% back at PetSmart on Wednesday, July 2, only. We love Rakuten because it helps…

Hilton will open its first Waldorf Astoria property in Finland later this year, marking the introduction of the luxury brand to northern Europe. The new Waldorf Astoria Helsinki will open in what is currently The Hotel Maria following a rebranding of the historic luxury property, Hilton shared with TPG. As of now, The Hotel Maria…

American Airlines’ big bet on premium is getting even bigger. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline announced on Wednesday three exciting updates related to its new flagship jet, the Boeing 787-9P, which debuted last month after years of anticipation. The plane offers American’s new signature business-class experience, and it marks a new era for the airline…

American Airlines is making it easier to get home earlier, backtracking on one of its most irksome changes it made last year. Effective Tuesday, July 1, the Fort Worth-based carrier will is now allowing anyone to be added to the standby list for an earlier flight — no questions asked. Last year, the airline restricted…

The Fourth of July travel rush is here, and it’s shaping up to be the busiest ever. Despite flight schedule cuts and lingering concerns about travel demand this summer, recent weeks have brought several of the busiest days ever at U.S. airports. They’ve also brought plenty of headaches. The more you know: The best time…

Though United Airlines uses dynamic award pricing, you can still find great value when redeeming your United miles through the MileagePlus program, especially if you find saver-level fares. Since United is a member of Star Alliance, you can redeem United miles on domestic and international flights, including on partner airlines such as Japan’s All Nippon…

The former Shangri-La Vancouver has moved to World of Hyatt and is currently operating as the Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni. However, a Hyatt press release states that once a “multi-million-dollar redesign enhances and elevates the hotel’s guestrooms, residential-style lobby, public spaces and spa,” the property will become the Park Hyatt Vancouver sometime in 2026. Related:…

Set in the heart of one of the most romantic cities in Europe, W Florence — featured on our list of the most exciting hotel openings for 2025 — officially opened its doors on Tuesday. The historic property, formerly the Grand Hotel Majestic, now boasts 119 guest rooms, including 16 suites and a penthouse, according…

The Emirates Skywards frequent flyer program has taken another hit. American Express Membership Rewards members are seeing a notice on their transfer pages about a change in the transfer ratio to Emirates miles … and it is not for the better. Effective Sept. 16, the Emirates Skywards transfer ratio will drop from 1:1 to 5:4….

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) just underwent significant changes, but Chase also brought back a popular promotion for cardholders. This promotion gives eligible cardholders Gold Elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy program for three months, with the opportunity to secure this status through February 2027. Here’s what you should know about this…