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CNN —In travel news this week: odd room service requests, the cruise passengers stranded for months at their departure port, plus how a rogue bag of Cheetos caused havoc in a New Mexico cave. Unusual guest requestsFar be it from us to say folks are getting a little entitled, but a new report from Hotels.com has revealed the oddest room service requests made to its hotel partners around the world. There’s the separate requests that were fielded for burnt toast, fresh goat milk and 2 kilos of bananas. And finally there’s the demand for a high-five from a team member to ensure their room service request was read. The nine-month itinerary of Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise was considerably less ambitious, but at least it successfully completed its journey this week.
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In Europe, the trend is even stronger, with around 46% of Danish households inhabited by men and women flying solo. To mark Sexual Health Awareness Month this September, New York’s Walker Hotel Tribeca has introduced a “Self-Love Pod” offer, aimed at the recently single. When it comes to romantic partners, there’s no cheaper date than your own five digits, but rates for Walker Tribeca’s Self-Love Pods start at $350 – and that’s before you even buy yourself dinner. That’s quite a lot to shoot for, but it’s definitely one of the most fun ways to reduce cancer risk. If getting the peace and quiet to be oneself means booking a “Self-Love Pod” in Tribeca, then have at it, ladies.
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Expedia is cutting 1,500 jobs as travel demand slows
  + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +1 min
New York CNN —Expedia, the online travel agency, is eliminating about 1,500 employees as part of an “organizational and technological transformation.”The cuts, which amount to nearly 9% of its 17,100-strong global workforce, come amid slowing travel demand following a post-pandemic boom and a broader shakeup at the company, including a new CEO. Expedia (EXPE) said in a regulatory filing that the cuts will result in an $80 million to $100 million charge to its bottom line because of severance and compensation benefits costs. Over time, Expedia has acquired several online traveling booking platforms including Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, Hotwire.com and Travelocity. An Expedia spokesperson said that the changes “will result in the elimination of some roles” that “allows the company to invest in core strategic areas for growth.”Expedia had previously announced that CEO Peter Kern was departing his role. Ariane Gorin, who is president of Expedia for Business unit, will take over the position in May when Kern’s contract ends.
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I spent Thanksgiving on a, eight-day Carnival Cruise with my husband and 12 of our friends. We booked an eight-day Carnival Cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our friends Tai and Darien's wedding anniversary. My husband and I spent about $3,800 to book the tripThe cruise cost $2,050 for the two of us. AdvertisementThe ship didn't satisfy our Thanksgiving cravings, but we still had nice mealsThe ship's Thanksgiving dinner, unfortunately, didn't tickle our fancy. But it felt good to lay in bed on the cruise and watch films I hadn't seen in years.
Persons: , Tai, fanny, Katrina Wilson, à, Stevie Wonder, we're, Lawrence, Whitney, I'd Organizations: Service, gratuities Locations: Florida, formalwear
Amazon customer service representatives this weekend have been handling a wave of inquiries from customers who received suspicious and confusing email confirmations about gift card purchases they had not made. An Amazon customer service representative said that the company is looking into the cause of the faulty emails, but that accounts are safe and customers can ignore the messages. "Dear Amazon customer," one of the emails read. "Thank you for purchasing Google Play gift cards from Amazon.com." The Amazon emails also contained a warning against gift card scams: "There are a variety of scams in which fraudsters try to trick others into paying with gift cards from well-known brands."
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Amazon customers flooded social media, confused about an email telling them they bought gift cards. The email warned the recipients about gift card scams, but the email itself sounded like a scam. Social media users said they received the email even though they never bought gift cards. "My wife received three emails from Amazon regarding recently purchased Amazon gift cards," one user wrote. Scammers often use retail gift cards to buy third-party cards, such as Google Play, which can be resold on the black market.
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HotelTonight is a great resource for discount hotel rooms, with the home page search defaulting to “Tonight,” though you can book 100 days out. Unlocking the Daily Drop feature, available once a day for only 15 minutes, offers further discounts — but nonrefundable rates — on a specific hotel. Hotels.com shows deals directly on its home page, showing a range of destinations but limited to the upcoming weekend. Hipcamp has a dedicated Labor Day weekend section, or try your luck on ReserveAmerica and Recreation.gov, the booking site for the National Park Service and other federal lands. In general, Labor Day weekend centers on domestic travel, or three-day-friendly destinations, said Katy Nastro, a travel expert with Going.
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Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). I decided to plan a last-minute vacation, and to make it affordable, I'm using credit card rewards points. It was cheaper to book hotels through third-party sites, but I'm using points to get cash back. Cover travel purchases that I couldn't redeem points forSome travel reward credit cards have their own portal where you can book hotel stays using your credit card points. Since I wanted to use points instead of cash, I found that after I booked the hotel stays using my credit card, I was able to cover purchases using my credit card points.
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You can earn rewards with a travel credit card and by sticking to a favorite airline and hotel vendor. Get a travel credit cardThere are loads of discussion about credit card hacking and selecting the best credit card for travel rewards. If travel is a focus for you, then I recommend considering a credit card that offers travel rewards. I personally use my travel rewards credit card for my day-to-day spending all year round. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application.
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Typical trip costs increased by 9% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the NerdWallet Travel Price Index, which includes prices for flights, hotels, car rentals and dining out. When expressed in dollar terms, travelers would have paid an extra $180 per person for a $2,000 trip, NerdWallet found. "As has been the case ever since the onset of the pandemic, travel prices have been volatile," said Sally French, a travel expert at NerdWallet. "I think you're going to enjoy it a little bit more," Griscavage said of off-season travel to popular cities. Use your rewardsMany people built up frequent flier miles during the pandemic by using their credit cards that carry travel rewards benefits, Josephs said.
When I traveled by myself in my 20s, I used to stay in hostels and cheap out on flights to save money. Now that I'm older, I've found better strategies to save on travel without cutting corners at every opportunity, like using a high-yield savings account for my travel fund and taking advantage of my credit card's travel insurance. AdvertisementOpen a high interest savings account to save for travelBack when I started traveling over 14 years ago, savings account aren't what they are now. I decided to open a high-yield savings account a few years ago to take advantage of its high interest rate. Use someone else's hotel reservationI've often used the usual discount booking websites like Booking.com and Hotels.com to save money when booking accommodation.
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Expedia Group launches in-app feature powered by ChatGPT
  + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
NEW YORK, April 4 (Reuters) - Online travel booking company Expedia Group Inc (EXPE.O) said on Tuesday it launched an in-app feature powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT for users to start conversations and receive hotel, flight and destination recommendations. Expedia and Booking Holdings Inc's (BKNG.O) Kayak are among the first travel companies to integrate generative artificial intelligence with travel search as the industry seeks ways to make travel planning easier. The Vrbo and Hotels.com operator said the feature will also automatically save recommendations. “We can now offer travelers an even more intuitive way to build their perfect trip,” said Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern. Reporting by Doyinsola Oladipo in New YorkOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Some experimenting proves that the Citi Travel Portal is far from perfect, though it has the potential to save you money. Hotel perks favor the Citi Travel PortalCredit card discountsCertain Citi credit cards come with hotel discounts when booking through the Citi Travel Portal. But Citi Premier® Card cardholders will get $100 off any hotel stay of $500 or more booked through the Citi Travel Portal once per year. The Citi Travel Portal may still be more expensive — even after the Citi Premier® Card $100 discount. What you need to know about the Citi Travel PortalThe Citi Travel Portal will most benefit those with Citi credit cards that offer cardmember-exclusive perks such as the Citi Premier® Card's annual $100 hotel discount on reservations costing $500 or more.
Hilton Honors Surpass Card Review
  + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +36 min
Review: Is the Hilton Honors Surpass Card the Best Credit Card for You? The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card earns terrific rewards rates in multiple categories like Hilton hotel bookings, restaurants, gas stations, and more. Redeem Hilton points for experiences, events, merchandise, and moreOther options for redeeming Hilton points also won't get you the highest value, but they could be helpful in certain circumstances:Hilton experiences — Use points for exclusive events, dining, and toursUse Hilton points for event credits — Starting at 25,000 points for up to $50 creditRedeem Hilton points at Amazon — A poor value; you'll get just 0.2 cents per pointDonate Hilton points to charity — For every 10,000 points you donate, Hilton will send $25 to a charity of your choiceUse Hilton points toward Lyft rides — Again, not the best value; you'll typically get around 0.2 cents per pointPool or transfer Hilton points to a friend — Send up to 2 million points per year to friends or family with no fee, or pool your points with up to 11 people to save for a redemptionHilton points expire if there's no activity in your account for 24 months. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightFees and CostsThe Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card has a 20.24% - 29.24% Variable APR. So, for example, if you already have The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, Hilton Honors American Express Card, or Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, you could still qualify for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card.
I never feel guilty spending gift cards on things I want, which makes them a versatile gift. I also fall in the camp of people who adore and appreciate gift cards, especially for retailers I love. I try to earn rewards whenever I give giftsOne of my favorite ways to earn rewards on my gifting habit is by using shopping portals for cash back and travel rewards. There are hundreds of shopping portals out there, each offering different earning rates for the various retailers in its network. And instead of burning gas money, earn some rewards instead by using a shopping portal.
Technology and entertainmentYou can also give your child's teacher a gift card they can use for entertainment. If your child's teacher already has one of these subscriptions, they can put the gift card toward their account balance. A gift card to Ticketmaster will give your child's teacher the opportunity to put money toward a live show of their choice. Gift cards from merchants like Audible or Bookshop.org will give your child's teacher an engaging way to pass their commute. Gift cards from educational retailers like Lakeshore and Teachers Pay Teachers will help your child's teacher offset classroom costs.
Review: Is the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass card the best credit card for you? Or, for flexibility, consider a card that earns American Express Membership Rewards points like The Platinum Card® from American Express (which also offers Hilton Gold status**) or the American Express® Gold Card . Amex Hilton Honors Express Surpass benefits and featuresThe Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card comes with a lot of useful perks that can improve your travel experience and save you money. If you already have a Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card open, you won't be able to open another one. So, for example, if you already have The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, Hilton Honors American Express Card, or Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, you could still qualify for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card.
Instagram's Creator Marketplace is currently invite only. How Instagram's Creator Marketplace worksInstagram's Creator Marketplace isn't exactly a no man's land: There are more than 100 brands listed in the app's marketplace, Mello said. What influencers want to see from Instagram's marketplaceIn the end, Instagram's Creator Marketplace is still a limited test, and ups and downs are to be expected. Otherwise, the marketplace could alienate smaller creators, Bright said — and Instagram has reiterated that smaller and emerging creators are a core focus. Otherwise, the marketplace could alienate smaller creators, Bright said — and Instagram has reiterated that smaller and emerging creators are a core focus.
Expedia Poaches CFO From Home-Retailer Williams-Sonoma
  + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Mark Maurer | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: +3 min
Expedia Group Inc. hired a new finance chief, a move that comes as the online travel company works to build out its direct-to-consumer offering. He also plans to stay on as chair of the supervisory board of directors of Trivago N.V. , which is majority-owned by Expedia Group, the company said. Photo: Expedia Group Inc.Ms. Whalen most recently served as CFO at San Francisco-based home-products retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc., a role she has held since 2012. Also on Wednesday, Williams-Sonoma named Jeff Howie, the company’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer, as Ms. Whalen’s successor. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CFO Journal The Morning Ledger provides daily news and insights on corporate finance from the CFO Journal team.
The latest round of Amex Offers includes bonus points and discounts at popular online stores and on tax services, airlines, hotels, flowers, and gifts. One of the appeals of the Amex Offers program is that the offers continuously change. For example, close to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, there are often Amex Offers to save on flowers and gifts. Amex Offers for shopping, services, and diningAmex Offers for travelHow to find your Amex Offers Log in to your online Amex account. Amex Offers frequently asked questions (FAQ)Which American Express cards are eligible for Amex Offers?
В 2021 году планируется начало официальных туров по «Игре престолов» на студии Linen Mill Studios, где были сняты многие сцены сериала. Проект разработан по лицензии Warner Brothers Consumer Products, в партнерстве с HBO Licensing and Retail. Посетители также смогут попасть на интерактивную станцию костюмерного цеха, в гримерную комнату, а также в оружейную мастерскую. «Игра престолов» — телевизионный сериал, созданный студией HBO. Game of Thrones установил рекорды по просмотрам и по количеству собранных наград (269 побед, включая 59 статуэток Emmy).
Persons: Серсея, Расписной Organizations: Warner Brothers Consumer Products, HBO Locations: Банбридж, Белфаст, Королевская гавань, Черный замок, Драконий камень, Узкое море, Браавося, Миэрин
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