Plaza Premium Lounge Al Dhabi open at Abu Dhabi Airport

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Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal 1 has a new Plaza Premium Lounge Al Dhabi. This 300 seater lounge is furnished with leisure, relaxation, entertainment, dining, and hospitality options for those transiting Abu Dhabi or starting their trip from this airport.

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Marriott paid us for staying with them

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One reason to stay with a hotel chain, again and again, is a sense of familiarity and the guarantee that loyal guests will be looked after well. But what happens when a Marriott hotel forgets about your Platinum benefits and the hotel staff pretend all is well. Marriott Rewards has a compensation procedure in place for these service lapse.

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IHG PointBreaks introduces higher redemptions

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IHG Rewards Club will be revamping their popular PointBreaks promotion in 2018. Coming from the Headquarters, the news states that redemptions will now be available at a higher number of points per night, but the good news is, Points+Cash will also find its way to the promotion.

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How the US Government Shutdown will affect your Travel?

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The US government shut down on Friday means thousands of “non-essential” federal workers will be forced to go on unpaid leave without sufficient funding. Here’s how the shutdown could affect your travel plans – from delay in Visas to passport controls to closure of national parks and other tourist sights.

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Airbnb Introduces Flexible Payments for Travellers

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Airbnb has introduced a new pay later option, with which it will offer customers the opportunity to book their stays with a 50% advance rather than the complete amount of booking. This should help those who plan their holidays much in advance since they will be able to save on blocking off a lot of money till arrival.

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