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Belmond’s $5,500 Presidential Suite on Eastern & Oriental Express sells out fast
A luxury rail-and-resort week through Malaysia — anchored by the Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express and The Datai Langkawi — is now a genuine, bookable premium alternative to crowded Southeast Asian…
Airlines debate alcohol ban as unruly passenger incidents dip slightly to 1-in-355 flights
Pressure to restrict alcohol sales at airports and on aircraft is mounting after a viral British Airways disruption and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s call for a pre-flight drinking ban, even as IATA…
Amex adds 350 new luxury hotels to Fine Hotels & Resorts program for cardholders
American Express has added more than 350 properties to its Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs, pushing the combined portfolio past 3,400 hotels in 116 countries. The expansion,…
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Accor Plus Explorer members find 30-50% off ‘Red Hot Rooms’ in Asia-Pacific and UAE
More than 120 hotels across Asia-Pacific and the UAE are offering Red Hot Room discounts of 30–50% for Accor Plus Explorer members, but many booking windows close this week — including ibis Hong Kong…
Emirates ‘Hack’ combines 777 Game Changer, A380 Shower, and free Dubai stay for 163,000 miles
Emirates Skywards members can book a single one-way award that pairs the Boeing 777 Game Changer first-class suite with the Airbus A380 first-class shower experience, and receive a free Dubai hotel…
Premium economy awards are now the smartest points play for 2026 after business class devaluations
Aeroplan’s June 2026 award chart overhaul raised transpacific partner business class awards by as much as 66.7%, pushing the 7,501–11,000 mile band to 102,500 points one‑way — a 17% jump. Meanwhile,…
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