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Train travel through the South is about to get a fresh impetus next year, as a route along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana is on track to be restored after a nearly 20-year hiatus.

A Park Hyatt in the works for Malaysia's capital city is slated to occupy the top floors of the tallest building in Southeast Asia.

Aug 15, 2024 • 11 min read

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Aug 15, 2024 • 6 min read

Emily is still in Paris. In the first half of Emily in Paris season four, the intrepid PR executive continues her march through the City of Light’s cobblestone streets like a Energizer bunny ensconced in clashing patterns. She just can’t help herself. As in season three, Emily and her merry band of cosmopolitans take their antics to places new as well as old, both in and out of Paris—Claude Monet’s home an hour outside the city in Giverny is one, three Michelin-starred haute restaurant L'Ambroisie another.

There's a pretty cool new perk for holders of the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard®: free checked bags.

Booking and Expedia spend a ton on marketing: Nearly $13 billion combined in 2023, up from $10 billion in 2019. And it’s the largest expense for both companies, accounting for roughly half of their total operating expenses. 

Junk fees — charges imposed by travel service providers that are seen as hidden, unnecessary, or excessive — are a constant source of frustration for travelers.

Hilton's newly acquired lifestyle brand targeting towns and cities with a collegiate vibe now has a location near Princeton University.

If the end of summer has you craving more vacation time, a new offer could be just the ticket.  Wizz Air, based in Budapest, recently announced an «All You Can Fly» subscription pass that allows travelers to journey throughout the world for just a few hundred dollars.  For a very limited time, the program is only €499 (approximately $537) per year, and the price jumps to €599 (approximately $657) from August 16, 2024. Travelers can begin using their flight pass for flights after September 25, 2024. While the program has the subscription fee, the flights are technically not free. Travelers are charged a small €10 (approximately $11) fee for each flight segment they book, according to the program's terms. 

Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions regarding application approvals and sign-up bonus eligibility.

Qatar Airways’ over-the-top business class suite is about to get even more luxurious thanks to a new caviar service.

If you're a regular TPG reader, you know that collecting and redeeming travel rewards can be the most powerful strategy to deeply discount your upcoming travels.

American Airlines has just released new flight deals to Japan, and round-trip tickets can be booked for less than $1,000 round-trip.

Aug 15, 2024 • 7 min read

American Express will open one of its signature Centurion Lounges at Salt Lake City’s airport next year, marking the latest expansion of the luxurious airport lounges.

“I saw it on TikTok”: words spoken countless times a day, often to be met with disapproving, rolling eyes. The social media platform may not be the most reliable source for news or politics, but when it comes to travel, you may want to give it a chance.

Exactly one decade after Etihad Airways rolled out its most luxurious offering on board—called The Residence, a three-room apartment in the sky complete with butler service, a private en suite shower, and other luxe amenities—the product remains one of the most exclusive offerings available on a commercial flight. Of course, it had a price tag to match: between $20,000 and $30,000 one way, depending on the route, when it first launched.

Oneworld Alliance said Thursday that it has been piloting a generative AI tool meant to help users book multi-city trips. 

Electric digital intercity bus startup Fresh Bus has raised INR 875 million ($10.5 million) in its Series A funding round. FreshBus, which offers ticketing, real-time tracking of buses, loyalty program, among other services, was founded by Sudhakar Reddy Chirra. Chirra had built bus aggregator Abhibus which was acquired by Ixigo in August 2021 in a cash and stock deal.