Marriott Bonvoy travel tips

Hotel loyalty programs were one of the surprise gainers of the pandemic era lull in travel and the post-pandemic boom.

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The complexity of point loyalty programs has pushed several travel companies to rethink their strategy, and the most recent to flip the script is Marriott Bonvoy. 

Traditional hospitality brands have risen to the disruption challenge of the short-term rental market. One such brand is Marriott International.

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It’s a delicious time of year to be visiting the DMV (the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia area), what with Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week gearing up to run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 and Alexandria Restaurant Week already under way. It’s not too late to get in on the action either, as this summer’s event is happening now through Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

Royal Caribbean already operates the world’s largest cruise ship—Wonder of the Seas—but next January it will break that record with Icon of the Seas, which boasts 2,805 staterooms (including more than 1,800 with balconies) and 179 suites. Nearly 1,200 feet long, Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and features a 55-foot-waterfall, multiple pools and waterparks and a “chill island” and a “thrill island”—depending on a passenger’s vibe.