Marriott doesn’t offer a single page with Ritz-Carlton hotels by category, so I put one together and arranged it geographically as well.
2 Free Nights at Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa
Doha is a really convenient stopover, as the home airport for Qatar Airways, a top world carrier and member of oneworld. Their first class lounge in Doha is amazing, and even features pieces from the Museum of Islamic Art’s collection.
I found just two days in Doha to be perfect, but if I had it to do over again I’d do four nights… two dedicated to a museum visit and two for The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa.
ON VIDEO: Shocking Assault of an Airport Employee After Missing Flight
On Tuesday October 18th two Vietnam Airlines passengers assaulted a Hanoi airport employee after missing their flight to Ho Chi Minh City. They showed up at the gate 4 minutes past schedule departure time.
The Hanoi Transportation Department’s chief inspector confirms that one of the assailants was “a member of his inspection team.”
Singapore’s New San Francisco Non-Stop Flight Launches Today With the Airport’s First Airbus A350
Singapore Airlines launches its San Francisco – Singapore non-stop flight today with an Airbus A350 — the first A350 to operate out of San Francisco. Singapore has 67 A350s on order.
I attended the launch celebration for this new San Francisco – Singapore non-stop on Thursday.
Richard Branson and Virgin America Disagree About Donald Trump, and New Data on Why Passengers Misbehave
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.
An Emortional Support Duck on an American Eagle Last Week Had Red Shoes and a Diaper
The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 prohibits airlines from discriminating against passengers with disabilities, and thus they must make reasonable accommodations for them which allow them to fly — like having access to their emotional support animals.
Reforms may be coming, like limiting the kinds of animals allowed on planes. But in the meantime almost anything goes.
Airport Security Goat Got Loose on Runway, Forced an A319 to Abort Landing
An Airbus A319 on approach to Kathmandhu had to perform a goat around. Yes, a goat around.
Bhutan Airlines was set to land but had to abort to avoid a goat.
Expedia’s Worst Customer Service (Even Accounting for Their Bad Customer Service) and More
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.
The Strategy Behind Amex Small Business Saturdays and Double Points Through End of Year
Have you stopped to wonder why Amex has been so interested in promoting ‘Shop Small’ where they’ve given rebates in the past for spend at small businesses and now is offering double points across most consumer and small business cards for spend at small businesses through end of year?
Simple Example How You Can Save $130 a Night on a Hotel
Book wholesale rather than retail.
Club1 Hotels is a membership site, and that lets them sell rooms at a discount, offering lower rates to consumers instead of taking their booking commission. They report that they make money on membership fees rather than individual bookings. (Since they’re a membership site hotel best rate guarantees for direct booking on a hotel chain’s website don’t apply.)