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When you look at the Marriott Bonvoy elite status requirements and benefits, it's clear Platinum Elite status is the sweet spot. Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status offers many valuable perks that can enhance your stays, including:

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Earlier this month, American Airlines announced that beginning May 1, it will require travelers to book directly with the airline, partner airlines or “preferred travel agencies” in order to receive points in its loyalty program.

Jane Krakowski has made a career of jumping from TV roles to movie sets to Broadway productions, so having the Tony-winning, Emmy-nominated star of 30 Rock swing and flip her way, Cirque du Soleil-style, through an acrobatic opening act as host of the gala at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2024 Summit wasn’t the biggest challenge of the week in Las Vegas.

Supported by IMEX Group, this year’s SITE Crystal Awards recognized nine companies’ incentive travel achievements 

All hotels are eligible for a category award at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2024.

Dream Vacations/CruiseOne is committed to being “Rich in Diversity” and empowers all owners, franchisees and employees to reach their highest potential by leveraging their broad range of talent, experiences, personalities, viewpoints and ideas to generate business growth.

Listening to Idina Menzel sing is pure joy anywhere. Listening to her sing in the intimate La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego will give you goosebumps and bring you to tears. The Tony Award winning superstar is making her debut there in Redwood, a must-see world-premiere musical whose next stop, in the tradition of 36 other La Jolla Playhouse productions, including Jersey Boys, Come From Away and The Outsiders, has to be Broadway.

Hot on the heels of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced a Mileage Club devaluation by increasing redemption rates for bookings made starting April 18.

A wide range of 2024 model year vehicles – from small cars and SUVs to large pickups and minivans – are among the 71 that have been recognized for their safety benefits in a new ranking.

This has been a big night for Portugal’s gastronomes. After years of sharing the Michelin spotlight with Spain in one guide for the entire Iberian Peninsula, the country finally celebrated its chefs’ starry achievements with its first-ever dedicated Michelin guide and gala.

World of Hyatt announced a pretty substantial devaluation Tuesday.

Love luxury hotels with great loyalty programs? Then listen up: Langham Hospitality Group is launching an entirely new loyalty program to replace Langham Supper Club and 1865 Privilege by Langham — and we've got all the details.

If you've got one of the five Southwest Airlines credit cards from Chase, chances are you might not know about a little-known promo code that can save cardholders 20% off a last-minute flight redemption.

We’re in the final stretch of winter, which means it’s time to start planning Spring Break trips and summer vacations. If you’re in need of some inspiration, Tripadvisor just released its 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award for the world’s best beaches.

With MGM Resorts' big move from its multiyear partnership with the World of Hyatt program to a new one with Marriott Bonvoy, there's one question we've all been waiting to ask: Just how many Marriott Bonvoy points per night will cost to stay at big-name Vegas resorts such as MGM Grand, Bellagio, Aria, Excalibur and beyond?

Throughout the years, I've opened travel credit cards that have offered lucrative welcome bonuses that I eventually redeemed for dream-worthy vacations. I've been able to fly worldwide with transferable credit card points using my Chase Sapphire Reserve and The Platinum Card® from American Express. (Hello, summer in Italy.)

Etihad Airways announced a wide range of changes coming to its Etihad Guest loyalty program starting in June 2024. There are some winners and losers under the new system.

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One of the most picturesque destinations in the world will get easier to travel to. Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport will open as a commercial airport beginning in July 2024. The Italian airport is also getting improvements that are expected to eventually serve 6 million passengers annually.