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Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro Celebrates Opening With Promotion

ByMelinda March 30, 2016October 17, 2023

The Rio de Janeiro Grand Hyatt is situated right on the beach in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood known for pristine white beaches, and the property is designed with mosaic floors, vertical gardens, and floor to ceiling windows in guest rooms. Some of them boast views of the ocean, lagoon, or both.

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Did you Win a Swag Bag from ITB Berlin?

ByMelinda March 29, 2016October 17, 2023

The random drawing has been done and the winner is –

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Chinese Firm Raises Bid for Starwood

ByMelinda March 28, 2016October 17, 2023

Just when we thought the tug-of-war was over between Marriott and the Anbang Consortium to buy…

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Reminder: Win a Swag Bag from ITB Berlin

ByMelinda March 26, 2016October 17, 2023

As a reader of Magic of Miles you have the chance to win my swag bag…

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Hyatt Adds Miami Beach Property to Unbound Collection

ByMelinda March 23, 2016October 17, 2023

The property currently has 30 suites and a plethora different room types.

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Win my Swag Bag from ITB Berlin!

ByMelinda March 23, 2016October 17, 2023

Many times during the day I felt extremely lucky and humbled. I overheard people wistfully saying that they wish they could visit the Maldives…someday, taste lemons from the Isle of Capri….someday, or see the lights in Paris…someday.

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Hotel Deal in Cabo, Workout like a Model in Your Hotel Room + How to Get Fluffy Pillows at Home

ByMelinda March 22, 2016October 17, 2023

Here are a few of the things that caught my interest today.

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Starwood to Run 3 Hotels in Cuba, and Accepts Marriott’s Revised Bid

ByMelinda March 21, 2016October 17, 2023

Starwood announced that they will become the first US based hotel company to run hotels in…

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Starwood Set to Accept Offer From Chinese Firm

ByMelinda March 18, 2016October 17, 2023

In the continuing saga of Starwood’s need to find a buyer that “Explores Strategic and Financial…

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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Coming to Bermuda

ByMelinda March 17, 2016October 17, 2023

As far as chain hotels go for redemption possibilities in Bermuda, options are currently slim.

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My Day at ITB Berlin Part 1

ByMelinda March 16, 2016October 17, 2023

It was really fun to go from “country” to “country, where the look changed completely and different props were set up. One restaurant in “Greece” was set up to look like you were sailing on a yacht. I could easily see how someone could spend several days here!

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Homewood Suites’ New Home Cooked Meals Program

ByMelinda March 15, 2016October 17, 2023

Hotel room service is great, but there are times when you’ve been on the road for…

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Starwood Gets a Surprise Acquisition Bid

ByMelinda March 14, 2016October 17, 2023

It appeared that the Marriott/Starwood merger was a done deal. Just today though, a new player entered the ring…

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Marriott | Promotions

Marriott’s Free Bed or Vacation Sweepstakes, Which Would You Choose?

ByMelinda March 14, 2016October 17, 2023

With Marriott’s ShopMarriott sweepstakes going on right now, if the Grand Prize, First Prize or Second…

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Club Carlson 25% Off Sale for Last Minute Stays

ByMelinda March 10, 2016October 17, 2023

Club Carlson is running a 25% off sale through tomorrow, March 11, 2016 for stays through…

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Erin Andrews Awarded $55 Million in Lawsuit Against Marriott and Radisson

ByMelinda March 8, 2016October 17, 2023

To make matters worse, there were reports that Marriott executive Neal Peskind was caught showing off the video to his buddies, making derogatory remarks about her body, making fun of her, and complaining how much the lawsuit was costing him.

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Have you Won a Prize in SPG’s Get in the Game Contest?

ByMelinda March 4, 2016October 17, 2023

Starwood Preferred Guest in partnership with Major League Baseball® has a fun new game called “Get in…

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Starwood Adds Exciting Property in Portugal

ByMelinda February 29, 2016October 17, 2023

Situated in an ideal location just a half-hour away from Lisbon and close to the old Formula 1 track at Esteroil, the Sheraton Cascais is a perfect jumping off point for exploring the Sintra mountains or the coast.

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Determined Father Gets Back on His Feet While Living in Hotel

ByMelinda February 26, 2016October 17, 2023

According to the article he finds cooking challenging with just a microwave and tiny fridge but feels he has kept his self-respect and pride by staying out of a shelter.

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Vote for Your Favorite Loyalty Program and Enter to Win a Free Gogo Pass

ByMelinda February 24, 2016October 17, 2023

Each year, hotel and airline programs send out emails to millions of members hoping that they’ve…

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