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News Roundup
This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. I thought they are worth sharing so I hope you enjoy reading them.
A new Kimpton just opened at New York’s famed Rockefeller Center — and you can’t beat its city views
It’s a new “era” for the Kimpton brand in New York City. The Kimpton Era Midtown New York is now officially open, right off Rockefeller Center. Set in a 33-story skyscraper helmed by Extell Development Company (the same company behind the legendary Park Hyatt New York building, One57), the new Kimpton is the first hotel under Extell’s direct management and part of IHG One Rewards.
Read more at TPG
Government shutdown hits spring break travel with hours-long TSA lines
Security lines stretched for hours at several major U.S. airports Sunday, March 8, as a partial government shutdown and the start of spring break travel collided, leaving some passengers scrambling to make their flights.
Read more at USA Today
Bilt Acquires Sion for $30M to Bring World-Class Travel Advisors Into Its Housing Membership Ecosystem
Bilt today announced it has acquired Sion, a commission management platform trusted by more than 8,000 travel advisors, for $30 million. The acquisition strengthens Bilt’s ability to deliver on one of its members’ most popular rewards categories — travel — by building the infrastructure that supports the world’s best travel advisors in serving Bilt’s growing member base.
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Is This Fairmont Hotel Playing Games With Me, Or Do They Just Have Wonky Rules?
“She explained that on “special” promo rates that they collect the money up front. Then at check out they would apply the points, assuming no room charges etc. are there. Problem is that you already took my points. That means you have my points AND my money – not cool. I can only imagine the headache at checkout too. The last thing I want to do on vacation is argue to get my $700 back.”
Read more at MTM
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