I’m not at all a fan of most airline advertising, and I’m not claiming these are effective, but I sure do actually have favorites in the world of miles and points advertising. Here’s my all-time favorite print ad: And my favorite television commercial, even though they’re doing the exact worst thing possible with their points: […]
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This is very exciting news! Late last week it was announced that a Park Hyatt will open in Auckland in 2017! Here's the press release:
CHICAGO (November 21, 2014) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Fu Wah New Zealand for a Park Hyatt hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. Expected to open in 2017, Park Hyatt Auckland will mark Hyatt’s return to New Zealand, and the first Park Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Auckland.
“This has been an exciting year for the Park Hyatt brand, and we are honored to collaborate with Fu Wah New Zealand on this landmark luxury development,” said Ratnesh Verma, senior vice president, real estate and development, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. “Fu Wah New Zealand believes in the Park Hyatt brand, having recently purchased Park Hyatt Melbourne, and we are confident Park Hyatt Auckland will provide guests with the luxurious accommodations, culinary expertise and high-quality service for which the Park Hyatt brand is known. We remain committed to growing the brand in culturally rich cities like Auckland.”
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Reader Jered wants to know: How do airline awards work when redeeming points for travel on a partners? How much if anything do they compensate each other for award seats? More broadly, “when I am accommodated on another airline, how does that work behind the scenes?” e.g. “[D]istressed United passengers on the BOS-ICN mistake fare […]
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A few months back I stayed at Hotel Pulitzer, which is a Starwood Luxury Collection property in Amsterdam.
It's an incredibly unique property, for better or worse -- so unique that no two rooms are the same.
On one hand the hotel is a bit shabby chic, as it's no doubt past its prime. On the other hand, it's so nice to get all the benefits you grow accustomed to with loyalty programs without getting the typical "cookie cutter" hotel.
Anyway, color me surprised -- Hotel Pulitzer will be leaving Starwood as of April 1, 2015. Per a message posted on the hotel's website:
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