Exclusive: Hilton’s Ka La’i Waikiki Beach is getting a $100 million remodel

In 2023, we learned that the former Trump International Hotel in Waikiki would reflag under LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties that has a small but growing presence. Last year, the Honolulu property joined Hilton Honors as Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, with the expectation of a sweeping…

United adds 3 new Asia Pacific destinations with a unique twist

United Airlines is once again flexing its muscle as the nation’s most international carrier. The Chicago-based airline announced another batch of new routes on Wednesday, including three new destinations in the Asia-Pacific region, for the upcoming winter season. The new route-map pins include Adelaide, Australia; Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This expansion…

Marriott Bonvoy is giving away a ton of chances to see Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’

Beyoncé’s country-cool “Cowboy Carter” album took home Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Now, the star is set to take the twangy album on tour, “16 Carriages” and all. Marriott Bonvoy is serving as the official hotel partner of the “Cowboy Carter Tour.” As such, Marriott Bonvoy members have a chance to…

Exclusive: The New York boutique hotel home to Scarpetta is now part of Hyatt

Choosing a hotel in New York City is never an easy task, but for World of Hyatt loyalists, it just got a little easier: The James NoMad, a boutique hotel in one of the city’s most stylish neighborhoods, is transitioning into the Hotel Seville NoMad under Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. TPG was exclusively told that the…

How to use Appointment Scanner to find a Global Entry interview

Global Entry, which gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad, is the most popular Trusted Traveler Program run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with over 10 million members. In theory, it’s a straightforward process. Perhaps the biggest hurdle is the interview that first-time Global Entry applicants must schedule…

Air France to debut business-class mattress pads through hotel brand partnership

Fresh off of a glitzy reveal of its new long-haul first-class suites, Air France is announcing an upgrade for its international business class — one that should mean a better night’s sleep on flights to and from the French capital. The Paris-based carrier is partnering with a luxury hotel brand on new mattress pads for…