Hilton Unveils New Top Loyalty Tier
Hilton Worldwide in January will introduce a new top tier to its Honors rewards program and will lower the number of room nights required to attain membership in some of its lower tiers, the company announced Tuesday. Beginning in January, travelers will attain Gold status in the Honors program after staying 25 nights per year, down from the current 40, and Diamond status after 50 nights, down from the current 60, according to Hilton. Benefits for both tiers will remain unchanged. Requirements for Hilton’s Silver status will remain unchanged at 10 nights. Read More…
Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel over Thanksgiving
AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This year’s domestic travel forecast includes an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving, setting a new overall record. Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel compared to others like Memorial Day and July 4. “Thanksgiving travel numbers are always impressive because this holiday has become synonymous with heading out of town to spend time with loved ones,” said Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel. “People are willing to brave the crowds and make last-minute adjustments to their plans to make lifelong memories, whether it’s visiting extended family or meeting up with friends.” Read More…
Amex Just Named 2026’s Trending Travel Destinations—and 2 U.S. Spots Make the Cut
Travelers are looking ahead to a thrilling 2026. Amex just released its annual list of the top trending destinations based on member bookings and the company’s network of travel consultants. The only two U.S. locations that made the cut couldn’t be more different from each other—but they’re both all about giving travelers those awe-inspiring, adrenaline-pumping moments that become lifelong memories: Las Vegas and the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. Read More…
This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Best for ‘Powder Snow’ Destination in the World
Several major mountains sprinkled across the United States have experienced early snowfalls, including a ton in Colorado and plenty more across New England. But they’ve got nothing on parts of Europe, which experienced so much early snowfall that several ski resorts are now opening early for skiers and riders. And this has the entire ski community absolutely amped for the winter to come, which makes now the perfect time to plan your European ski getaway. But where? Well, you might as well aim for the top powder snow mountain on the continent, so you can experience maximum stoke. And Inghams Ski knows exactly where that is. Read This…
Southwest expands Touchless ID to more airports
Southwest Airlines has expanded its participation in the TSA’s Pre Check Touchless ID program after a pilot launch last month at Denver International Airport. The service also is available at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta; New York LaGuardia; Portland, Ore.; Seattle and Salt Lake City airports. Members of Southwest’s Rapid Rewards loyalty program who are enrolled in TSA Pre Check and who hold a valid passport may opt in to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID on the Southwest app. Read More…
