Hotels - Points & PDBs

Points, miles, and snide remarks.

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October 6, 2023 Adam

Is a Massive World of Hyatt Devaluation and Dynamic Pricing on the Horizon?

Recent developments have raised questions about the future of Hyatt’s award program. Could a massive devaluation and a shift to dynamic pricing be imminent?

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October 5, 2023 Adam

Hilton CEO Thinks Towels Are Guests’ Top Concern

Hilton’s fearless leader, Chris Nassetta, recently took the stage at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in the bustling heart of New York City. What pearls of wisdom did he drop for the eager audience? Brace yourselves; it’s about towels.

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October 1, 2023 Adam

What’s the Deal With Hilton & Late Check-Out? My Bizarre Experience

As the world reopened from COVID-induced shutdowns, my hotel loyalty has largely shifted away from Hilton, a chain I once

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September 28, 2023 Adam

Super Original: Hyatt Launches Vacation Rental Platform

It seems like everyone wants a piece of the short-term rental pie these days, and Hyatt is no exception.

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September 14, 2023 Adam

Vegas in Turmoil: MGM Cyberattack Unleashes Chaos on the Strip

The roots of this chaos trace back to a crafty social engineering attack against MGM’s helpdesk. The attacker, armed with little more than publicly-available employee info from LinkedIn, managed to socially engineer their way into the company’s systems. While most headlines are fixated on the cyber aspect, the real-world repercussions are nothing short of dramatic.

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September 13, 2023 Adam

Hyatt’s Q4 Bonus Journeys Promo: A Mild Offer for a Busy Travel Season

If you’re a loyal Hyatt enthusiast, you’ve probably got your sights set on their latest promotion, the Q4 Bonus Journeys. As the year winds down, Hyatt is offering a chance to score some extra points for your stays.

What the Heck is a PDB?

PDB (abbreviation): Pre-Departure Beverage. A beverage, typically alcoholic, offered to passengers traveling in first or business class on an airline shortly after they have boarded the aircraft, prior to gate departure. This service is extended to premium passengers to enhance their in-flight experience, often as a gesture of hospitality, while passengers in economy class are still in the process of boarding.