Apr
24
2020
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
New York Times Halts Sunday Travel Section
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Surprising: Will Empty Hotels Spell The End Of Bed Bugs?
Apr
23
2020
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Expedia Will Get a $1 Billion Cash Infusion, Still Be Awful
Apr
22
2020
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Austin Hotel Buyer Walks Away From $2 Million Deposit , Because No One Wants To Own A Hotel Now
Apr
22
2020
The $100 million sale of the Renaissance Austin hotel< failed to close with the buyer forfeiting $2 million in earnest money. The deal was announced in February and hotels are worth a lot less today than they were two months ago – enough so that it made sense to walk away from a $2 million deposit. Whether the unnamed buyer no longer wanted to do the deal (reasonable) or was unable to get financing (also a challenge now) is unclear.
United Airlines Reverses Stock Buybacks At Very High Cost
Apr
22
2020
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Marriott’s CEO: Changes Are Coming To Hotel Stays
Apr
21
2020
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With Virgin Australia In Bankruptcy, What Happens To The Miles?
Apr
21
2020
Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program has suspended redemptions even though it is a separate company and not included in the administrative restructuring. The frequent flyer program had been spun off in 2014, but reacquired.
The program’s 10 million members apparently had been redeeming points for “gift cards, electronic goods, and wine,” according to the airline, while members weren’t redeeming for travel. There was a ‘run on the bank’ as members questioned the viability of the program with the airline in trouble.
Trailer Released For New Frequent Flyer Documentary
Apr
20
2020
There’s a great idea to dive into the frequent flyer hobby – from the craziest of schemes, to the oddball personalities, to the ethics – either as a movie or television short season. Many folks have tried it. I’ve sat down with several of them, given thoughts and interviews. It’s never quite come to fruition.
One has made it to the stage of a trailer for their documentary. Lots of familiar faces here.
Changes To The TSA Screening Process
Apr
20
2020
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Air Canada: All Points Earned Or Transferred In Count Towards Elite Status & Other Bonuses
Apr
20
2020
Frequent flyer programs have done an amazing job of turning marketing from an expense into a profit center. But without travel, members are less engaged in the programs. And that means less spend with credit card partners, too.
It takes creative effort to get members continuing to earn in the program when they aren’t likely to redeem right away. But that earning means cash now – and is even more valuable than ever both because of the premium on cash for struggling businesses and because the redemption expenses won’t come until later.
