Category Archives for Middle East.
Hyatt has launched discounted member rates in Indian Hotels a few months ago. Additionally, new member advance purchase rates have been launched this past week. A great reason to sign up for the Hyatt loyalty program.
Fans of M.O. is Mandarin Oriental’s exclusive recognition programme where guests enjoy privileges such as breakfast, pressing services, late check-out, etc right from their first stay at any hotel. A great move to recognise every guest and offer them privileges that chain hotels give only after testing guest loyalty.
Marriott Rewards is offering a new way to earn Marriott points without staying at hotels. Marriott Moments now allows members to earn Marriott Rewards & SPG points on sightseeing and tours booked. We took a closer look at the prices and the earning opportunity and were quite impressed.
I recently stayed at the Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi. Centrally located and only a few years old, here’s my take on the hotel and its services.
JetPrivilege is rolling out a new enhancement. As of the end of June 2018, they are doing away with the 3 years expiry of miles and moving to the international system of not expiring miles as long as there is an activity in the prior 18 months. This could mean you are now going to be able to use your miles for much longer than just the 3 years.
Delta to India may be a reality very soon again. The airline, which killed their only 1-stop flight to Mumbai (via Amsterdam) may return to the market very soon, however, for them, this is made possible by the resolution of the Open Skies debate with the Middle-East. The world thinks otherwise.
Did you know Qatar now offers Visa on Arrival for Indians, Americans, British, Australians and many other nationalities (over 80 countries!) On my way back from France, I visited the country for 30 minutes to find out how the new process worked. And it worked flawlessly!
Travel During Ramadan? Here is what to expect in the Middle – East from the various airlines and hotels which operate in the region. Hint: Not everything is going to be going dry!
AccorHotels has spent close to 600 million euros over the years buying various companies. Last month, they announced the acquisition of Switzerland based Movenpick Hotels & Resorts for 482 million Euros.
Today we can confirm that WOW Air will be launching the first direct flights between India and Iceland in December 2018. As an ultra-low-cost carrier, expect to pay for everything but hope that the fares are dirt cheap too!
We’ve rounded up 10 hidden gems worth it to redeem your Marriott Free Night Category 1-5 Certificate. One question remains – any long weekends coming up?
