Columbus, GA

The Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 18, 2024-- Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended stay hotels, in partnership with Satori Collective, a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, today announced the successful re-opening of the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus in Ga. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, the newly refreshed hotel now boasts upgraded public spaces, guest rooms, and meeting space along with parking enhancements, including EV charging stations. The state-of-the-art fitness center also received a makeover. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718844179/en/ Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended stay hotels, in partnership with Satori Collective, a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, today announced the successful re-opening of the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus (pictured) in Ga. (Photo: Business Wire)

Aperture Hotels Announces Reopening of 120-Room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus in Ga.

Frequent Miler

Hilton has a weird hybrid approach to free night awards. Like IHG, they no longer publicly assign hotels to categories and can therefore dynamically price award nights. But, really, they don’t. They do dynamically (over) price premium rooms, but not standard rooms. Behind the scenes, they maintain a categorization and assign standard room award prices to each property (or to each category… or something). They seem to also maintain an internal peak/off-peak type of approach in that some properties have different standard award prices at different times of year. Due to category-ish award pricing, it’s possible to get outsized value from Hilton points when cash prices are high compared to their relatively fixed award costs. That’s the good news.

What are Hilton points worth?

In the latest J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index, Marriott’s hotels earned top merits in the Luxury and Upscale categories while Hilton was noted as the best Upper Midscale/Midscale Extended Stay and Midscale hotels. When it comes to hotel stays, the latest J.D. Power North America Hotel...

Guests Pay More for Hotels, but Satisfaction is Driven by Category

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Southwest Drastic Boarding Changes? Post-Vacation Blues, IHG Devaluation

Las Vegas, NV

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Nick Davies

Las Vegas is known for its dazzling lights, luxurious resorts, and world-class entertainment. However, not all hotels in Sin City live up to the high standards set by its iconic Strip. Some establishments have earned a reputation for being the worst hotels in Las Vegas, marred by poor service, outdated amenities, and unsanitary conditions. If you're planning a trip to Vegas, here's a cautionary tale of some hotels you might want to avoid.

The Worst Hotels in Las Vegas: A Cautionary Tale

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Isle Of Palms, SC

The Shy Green

In a recent twist for spirits enthusiasts, Never Forget Brands, the creators of GameDay Vodka and Spiked canned vodka cocktails, have officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Based in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, the distillery cited mounting financial pressures and substantial debts owed to various entities, including notable NFL teams and entertainment partners.

Vodka Maker Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles

Indy100

For many, going on holiday is all about relaxing and getting some peace and quiet - and one couple certainly got that... as to their shock they were the only guests there.No queuing was needed for TikToker Cameron (@freedom_hustler) who posted how he and his partner had the entire Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos in Mexico to themselves.In the clip, Cameron panned his camera to show the endless amount of empty sun beds (no early morning rush down to the pool to secure one then), while there was also nobody chilling in the pool either.Although having a 5-star resort to...

Couple stunned to arrive at 5-star resort and find they're the only guests there

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

TravelNoire

Tuesday has been hailed as the magic day to book flights at the cheapest rates for years. However, According to USA Today, data from Hopper and Google Flights challenge this notion. An analysis spanning six years revealed that airfare booked on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays is only 1.9% cheaper than those booked on weekends. This marginal difference suggests that the day you book might not significantly impact your savings.

Which Day Of The Week Is The Best Day To Book Flights?

USA TODAY

All-inclusive resorts are a great way to plan a family vacation, but how do you choose the right one for your first time?

New to all-inclusive resorts? These are the best ones for newbies.

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Click the card names below to go to our card-specific pages for more information and to find a link to apply. 75K Miles + up to $250 in statement credits ⓘ Affiliate. Limited-time offer: For a limited time, earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening, plus receive a one-time $250 Capital One Travel credit in your first cardholder year - that's equal to $1,000 in travel. Also, earn unlimited 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day.

Higher Capital One Venture Rewards welcome offer: 75k points + $250 Capital One Travel Portal credits

The Alaska Airlines shopping portal is offering the following three-tiered promotion:. During the “Back-to-School Bonus” offer, which runs from 7/17/2024 through 8/5/2024 at 11:59:59 pm ET (the “Bonus Period”), Member will receive a one-time bonus of up to 1,000 Mileage Plan bonus miles on qualifying purchases made through the Mileage Plan Shopping mall or from purchases made through Mileage Plan Shopping in-store offers.

Alaska Airlines shopping portal promo: Earn up to 1,000 bonus Mileage Plan miles by 8/5

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Attention D.C. travelers: There's a new airport lounge at DCA.State of play: The region's first American Express Centurion Lounge is now open in Terminal 2 near the B gates.Inside the nearly 12,000-square-foot space, you'll find pieces by local artists like Maggie O'Neill and a D.C.-core design such as a dining room ceiling light sculpture inspired by the city's original boundary stones, according to a press release shared with Axios.On the menu: Dishes curated by James Beard award-winning chefs like Michael Solomonov (behind spots like Philly's Zahav and Laser Wolf), D.C.-esque cocktails (think a spritz made with liqueur from the local group Don Ciccio & Figli), and wines from Virginia vineyards.Also inside: Conference and phone rooms, workstations, and shower suites.The intrigue: There's also an area of the lounge reserved just for holders of the exclusive AmEx "black card" — although a recent Washingtonian review of the space was meh at best.To know: Access is limited to American Express platinum and Delta SkyMiles cardholders and Centurion members, though guests can tag along for a fee. Photo: American Express

DCA has a new American Express airport lounge

Brookings, SD

There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching -- which, historically, wouldn't mean much in terms of news for the travel industry. But this year, Amazon has a dedicated page to "Prime Day Travel Deals" with big name brands including Carnival Cruise Line, Southwest Airlines and Tripadvisor experiences brand Viator. Car rental companies Turo, Sixt and Avis are also participating.

Carnival, Southwest, Viator to sell travel deals on Amazon Prime Day

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Review: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill (Regency Suite)

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How to find SLH hotels bookable with Hilton points & free night certificates

Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has made Hilton points and free night certificates exciting again. There are numerous participating SLH hotels...

How to find SLH hotels bookable with Hilton points & free night certificates

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