New IHG “Share Forever” Promotion Coming Monday

IHG has just forwarded me the press release for the new promotion they'll be launching this coming Monday, entitled "Share Forever." Here are the (very vague) details we have so far, though note that the links will only go live on Monday:

"IHG LAUNCHES SHARABLE REWARDS THROUGH NEW “SHARE FOREVER” PROMOTION

Summer promotion with Coca-Cola offers IHG® Rewards Club Members the opportunity to earn and share special rewards with friends and family

ATLANTA – (April 20, 2015) InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company, celebrate the summer of 2015 by introducing the “Share Forever” Promotion. From May 1 through Sept. 7, 2015, members of the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty program, IHG® Rewards Club, will have the opportunity to share their rewards with those people they care about the most. Not only will members be able to earn bonus points of their own, they’ll have the opportunity to earn additional points, and free nights they can share with others."

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7 things only French people know

Your electrical bill is the most important document you own.



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9 signs you're from Austria

You're proud you're not German.



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Welcome To The New “Ask Lucky!”

After over 20,000 questions and answers on the Ask Lucky page over the years, it’s time for a refresh.

This had to take a backseat last year during the blog redesign, as the scope of the project was just too big otherwise. There aren't many blog pages out there with that many comments, so there were some major hurdles to overcome.

Hundreds of hours of work have gone into creating something that I hope will be more than “lipstick on a pig,” and I’m very excited to unveil the new Ask Lucky page.

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Delta Wants to Make Lowering Airfares Illegal. No, Really.

The end game in the US airlines' war on the Gulf carriers is revealed -- Delta's CEO says that US government should step in to limit their ability to reduce prices. It's all about limiting choice and raising airfares. Now who still stands behind the US airline position?

Continue reading Delta Wants to Make Lowering Airfares Illegal. No, Really....

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Trip-Worthy: King’s Day in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, paint the town orange for King's Day—when the whole city turns out to toast the lord of the land.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/17/trip-worthy-kings-day-in-amsterdam/

11 images of springtime in France

There's just something about springtime in France...



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The incredible shrinking airline seat — and what to do about it

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Transaero Chimes In About That Tel Aviv Flight

Yesterday I shared the rather odd story of a lady who was flying Transaero from Tel Aviv to Moscow when she noticed something wrong with the wing, and demanded they return to the gate. If you haven't read the original account, I'd suggest checking it out.

Without judging the validity of the story as such, a few thoughts immediately came to mind:

-- The story was being recounted by her dad, who wasn't on the flight. The story would have had at least a bit more credibility if it came from her, as opposed to her dad.

-- It's only natural for parents to be overly proud of their kids, though his account came across as extremely presumptuous, essentially claiming that his daughter saved the lives of everyone aboard.

-- The story as such sets an interesting precedent. How does this woman know when something isn't "right?" Not only that, but she was so determined to have the plane return to the gate that she got up while the plane was taxiing and disobeyed crewmember instructions. In the US that would potentially get you arrested.

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Why broadband is vital to growth of the cruise industry

Executives at the major cruise lines all seem to have one question on their mind. “How can we convince people who have ...



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Egyptians risk their lives eating it

Every year on the day of the spring festival Shem el-Nessim, Egyptians are rushed to the hospital after eating the traditional delicacy of fermented (sometimes rotten) fish, or “fesikh.”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/every-year-egyptians-risk-lives-eating-dangerous-delicacy/

Travelzoo ups marketing, two pillar strategy continues

Travelzoo says it expects to increase investment in marketing and member acquisition by up to $3 million year-on-year. Reporting a 9% decrease ...



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Giveaway: Win a “Boarding Tote Bag”

Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! Win a Boarding tote from Airportag, an online business started by “Captain Greg”—a flight lover and designer who got creative with the world of airport codes and made a fun shop. You can find a ton of airports represented on totes, coffee mugs, and pillows over at Airporttag.…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-win-a-boarding-tote-bag/

The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong.

The airline industry's lawyers and lobbyists continue to push the envelope for rights to utterly disregard their members. Some programs are worse than others in terms of their actual behavior, but here the industry as a whole contends there are no restraints at all on changes to mileage programs that might occur -- no need for advance notice to members at all.

That is an untenable position, and it needs to be shouted from the rooftops.

Continue reading The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong....

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American habits that saved Tokyo

You're gonna need that unshakeable American optimism when you're being shoved onto a packed train.



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