Ric Garrido

Comments on JD Power Extended Stay Hotel Brands

The Extended Stay segment is the last of the hotel market segments covered in the JD Power 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction

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IHG airline baggage rebate with weekend stays Sep 1 – Dec 30

Baggage fees are the top complaint about airlines these days according to a June 2010 Consumer Reports survey. IHG has a “Check it

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Walking the Amazon in 859 Days

The completion of an endurance hike across the entire Amazon basis in 859 days by modern day explorer Ed Stafford, a 34-year old

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JD Power 2010 Economy-Budget Hotel Brand Ratings

The Economy/Budget segment of the hotel market scale is sometimes where the price of a hotel room forces your hand. These are brands

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Starwood free nights with MasterCard in EMEA regions to Dec 31

Starwood Hotels in Europe, Africa and Middle East have a promotion through December 31 for the third night free at a city hotel

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Comments on JD Power 2010 North America Midscale Limited Service Hotel Brand Ratings

Midscale Limited Service is the largest segment of the major chain hotel market. The workhorse brands of Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and

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Comments on JD Power 2010 Midscale Full Service Hotel Guest Satisfaction

While air travelers can usually find a nice upscale hotel in airport locations and big cities, the road warrior and highway driver will

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New York Starwood Hotels Sunday Night 3,000 Points Bonus

Through December 30 earn 3,000 bonus points for a Sunday night stay at any of 11 participating Starwood Hotels in New York and

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Convert expiring Hyatt nights into 5,000 points before August 31

Free nights expiring August 31 from the Hyatt Big Welcome Back promotion may be converted to 5,000 Gold Passport points according to this

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Colbert Report Salutes Jet Blue Flight Attendant

Steven Slater is all the rage this week for his grandiose departure from a JetBlue flight Monday. The Colbert Report aired a piece

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