Midscale Limited Service is the largest segment of the major chain hotel market. The workhorse brands of Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn are representative of the “midscale without food and beverage†hotel segment with rooms that typically
While air travelers can usually find a nice upscale hotel in airport locations and big cities, the road warrior and highway driver will likely be familiar with the midscale hotel segment when staying in smaller cities. This is the world
Earn 1,500 bonus Air Canada Aeroplan miles when converting hotel points from nine hotel loyalty programs for at least 10,000 miles. This offer is available through September 20, 2010. This bonus may be earned once for each hotel partner program.
Hyatt Grand Aspen is centrally located around the corner from the Aspen Mountain Gondola and across the street from Ruby Park. The small park space holds an ice rink and the Ruby Park bus transit center for Aspen. In winter
What defines a luxury hotel? Five stars is a start, but most of us are familiar with the variations in star rankings across different websites and organizations. The main differentiation between luxury hotels and the lesser tiers of hotels is
Hotel openings are something I think I should write about more often. Two years of the economic doldrums in the US has put the emphasis on hotel development elsewhere in the world. Here are some recent hotel additions that have
Platinum and Diamond elite members of Best Western Rewards now receive a choice of 250 bonus points or complimentary water and snack at properties in US and Canada. This elite amenity choice is not posted on the Best Western Rewards
5,000 point award nights are now available with PointBreaks through Priority Club Rewards at 51 international hotels and 79 USA hotels through October 30, 2010. There are only four InterContinental Hotel locations on this list with InterContinental Phnom Penh, Cambodia; IC Real
It seems to me every week I read about some new fantastic Hilton brand hotel opening in an exotic travel destination or major urban center. And then the other day I saw a TV report criticizing private equity funds for
Carlson Hotels Goldpoints Plus has a rare benefit in the hotel loyalty program world these days in giving bonus points for online bookings. The booking bonus of 1,000 points for any hotel reservation made online is available to any goldpoints
